Harnessing Executive Presence: Elevate Your Expertise and Personal Brand
In today’s fast-paced corporate world, mastering executive presence is more than a mere skill—it’s an essential component of leadership, shaping the way you navigate the
Executive Presence : Assessment, Coaching, Training
Annie, recently elevated to the position of CXO at a tech juggernaut with global operations, came with a stellar track record. Having consistently excelled in her prior roles, she was entrusted with this new responsibility, anticipating her ability to steer the company through its next growth phase. The global firm, known for its innovation and market presence, believed that Annie’s expertise could provide a strategic edge.
Challenge:
However, despite her expertise and title, Annie confronted a significant hurdle: her influence in boardroom dynamics didn’t fully align with her position. The board, while recognizing her potential, identified 3 coaching objectives:
- Enhance Executive Presence: Develop and project a commanding presence during boardroom interactions, aligning with the expectations of a CXO role.
- Bolster Leadership Gravitas: Cultivate a deeper sense of authority and confidence, ensuring her contributions and decisions are both respected and impactful.
- Strategic Communication Mastery: Equip her with skills and techniques to effectively steer C-level dialogues, ensuring she’s perceived not just as a leader, but also as a strategic partner and trusted advisor among peers.
Solution:
- Executive Presence Assessment: The EPI™ self-assessment tool by Coach Vikram in combination with stakeholder feedback, uncovered that Annie’s boardroom influence lacked in 3 specific areas despite her CXO title – Personal Magnetism, Personal Brand, and Self Care.
- Customized Engagement: Coach Vikram and team led 16 focused sessions with a 100-day accelerated coaching challenge for Annie which included:
- Refinement of Annie’s leadership approach
- Bridging gaps in authority and confidence
- Role-plays and case studies specific to C-suite dynamics
- Simulations of boardroom challenges
- Techniques to enhance communication at the executive level
- Strategies for mastering emotional intelligence for strategic impact
Outcome:
Over 12 months, Annie’s transformation became unmistakable. Aligned with her initially defined goals, her refined executive presence deeply connected with the board members and C-suite peers, elevating her from a simple liaison to a coveted strategic ally. This evolution manifested both qualitatively and in measurable terms.- Enhanced Executive Presence: In the boardroom, Annie radiated a CXO’s confidence. This was confirmed by a 35% increase in positive feedback from peer reviews.
- Bolstered Leadership Gravitas: Decisions guided by Annie saw a 25% quicker implementation, showcasing her growing authority.
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