Who is this for?
This program is for anyone who aspires to achieve an executive presence in front of any audience.
“Exceptional training! This far exceeded my expectations. It was both relevant to my day-to-day work and a very engaging experience.”
Benefits for you
- Develop the authentic presence of a true leader
- Act the leadership part with passion, energy and compelling self-assurance
- Read your audience and know what moves them
- Take your speaking skills to the next level
- Project leadership through body language, eye contact, pace and expression
- Structure your thinking on the fly in impromptu discussions
“The things we learned in this course are easily transferable to my day job. I will take what I have learned and apply them in my interactions with my people and industry peers.”
Program content
Session 1: Presence Begins with Mindset
Pre-work reading: Adopting a Leader’s Mindset
Real-time online session: The connection between leadership and presence
- What does it mean to achieve a leadership presence, identifying the combination of qualities you wish to project as a leader
Session 2: Presence Requires Clarity of Thought
Pre-work video: The Leader’s Script
Real-time online session: Crafting your message
- Understanding your audience and giving them what they need; structuring, creating and delivering the message
Session 3: Presence Requires Practice
Pre-work video: Leadership presence
Real-time online session: Achieving the presence of an executive leader
- Vocal exercises to articulate clearly, developing presence through strong gestures and body language
In Between Sessions 3 and 4: Sixty minutes of individualized coaching with the program instructor
- Exercises in movement, relaxation and spontaneity
- Techniques for projecting authenticity, confidence and connection
Session 4: To Have Presence, Be Present (Improvisation)
Pre-work reading: Three ways Improv can improve your career
Real-time online session: Honing your improvisation skills
- Active listening, delivering a great impromptu performance in everyday situations
Special features
Working in small groups, you will practice your new skills and receive personal feedback and coaching on your communication style and leadership presence.
Note: while every program from The Humphrey Group is unique, there will be overlap in the communications methodology that underpins the learning. Please speak to an advisor at 604.822.8400 if you plan to attend this after taking a previous Humphrey Group offering.
Program leaders
This program is delivered by the team at the Humphrey Group.
Upcoming sessions
Note: participants in this program may qualify for up to $10,000 in funding through the Canada BC Job Grant program. Find out if you qualify.
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Contact a learning advisor for more details.
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Get in touch
604.822.8400 or 1.800.618.3932
exec.ed@sauder.ubc.caVisit our contact page for more information.
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