Achieving a Leadership Presence®

This program is for anyone who aspires to achieve an executive presence in front of any audience.

• 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

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.

This program is delivered by the team at the Humphrey Group.

For financial assistance opportunities, please refer to Financial Assistance, Scholarships and Team Rates .