Course

Executive Presence Training

Develop the executive presence to inspire confidence, communicate with authority, and lead authentically, strengthening your credibility, influence, and impact in every professional interaction.

Teams from £1,850 / $2,960 UK|EMEA / USA
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Individuals from £14.99 UK|EMEA
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Pathways:

  1. FIRST-LINE MANAGEMENT
  2. SENIOR LEADERSHIP
Executive Presence Training
Leadership & Management
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Course outcomes

  • Participants completing Executive Presence Training will understand the core attributes of executive presence and know how to apply them authentically. They will communicate with greater clarity, inspire confidence, and loyalty, and strengthen their ability to lead with authority and vision.
  • Participants will be able to use AI to rehearse in private, helping them approach high-stakes situations with greater confidence.

Who is this course for?

Develop the executive presence to inspire confidence, communicate with authority, and lead authentically, strengthening your credibility, influence, and impact in every professional interaction. Use AI to support research, enabling you to identify approaches to leadership and presence appropriate to you.

Delivery options

Group size: Workshops, from 2-hour sessions to full-day, for small (up to 12), medium (up to 25), or large groups up to 50. High-impact keynote sessions of up to 90 minutes, for audiences from 51 to 200+ participants.

Measurement: We monitor progress to levels 1 and 2 of the Kirkpatrick model, and can support your internal monitoring through to levels 3 and 4. We have the capacity to use milestone charts, post-training action programmes, and coaching.

Course content

Introduction & overview

Exploring executive presence, identifying personal leadership challenges, and understanding the art of projecting yourself as a leader.

Defining executive presence

Exploring the core components of executive presence, applying them to real workplace challenges, and developing an authentic leadership style.

The leadership arc

Strengthening leadership qualities and building a clear vision for future executive growth.

Projecting executive presence

Developing highly effective communication techniques that reinforce executive presence through practical discussion and workshop activities.

Consolidation

Creating a personal leadership manifesto, identifying behaviours to develop, and agreeing practical takeaways.

AI integration

Using AI to research leadership styles and values, explore examples of effective leadership communication, and rehearse high-stakes situations through video practice and role play.

Learning routes

Choose your learning route

For individuals

Individual learners

Individual learner access is handled through LearnFlix.

UK|EMEA from £14.99
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For teams

Teams and organisations

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UK|EMEA / USA from £1,850 / $2,960

Frequently asked questions

What is executive presence training?

Executive presence training helps leaders communicate with confidence, credibility, and authenticity. Participants develop the behaviours, communication skills, and leadership presence needed to inspire trust, influence stakeholders, and remain composed in high-pressure situations, enabling them to lead more effectively across a range of professional environments.

How can organisations track behavioural improvements and measure the ROI of executive presence coaching?

Organisations can measure executive presence through 360-degree feedback, stakeholder confidence, leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and presentation performance. Improvements in communication, influence, decision-making, team engagement, and senior stakeholder relationships provide valuable indicators of long-term behavioural change and organisational impact.

How does the programme address virtual executive presence for remote and hybrid leaders on video calls?

The programme explores how executive presence translates into virtual environments, helping leaders adapt their body language, eye contact, vocal delivery, and communication style for video meetings. Participants learn practical techniques to project confidence, engage remote audiences, and maintain credibility when leading hybrid or distributed teams.

What are the core pillars of executive presence, as covered in the training curriculum?

The programme explores the core elements of executive presence, including authentic leadership, confident communication, credibility, emotional intelligence, and professional presence. Participants also develop practical skills in vocal delivery, body language, relationship-building, and influencing others, enabling them to lead with greater confidence and authority.

How does AI support this course?

AI video and role play tools can help you rehearse high-stakes situations, prepare for challenging questions, and strengthen your preparation. However, executive presence itself depends on how you communicate and respond in the moment.

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