It is time to monitor your apologies. When you automatically say, “I’m sorry,” to situations even those outside your control you may portray yourself as a caring person but you are also reducing the impact of future apologies and eroding your Executive Presence. As one of my coachees remarked “I have heard ‘I’m sorry’ so often […]
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As the majority of executives spend at least 80% of their working day listening and/or speaking Executive Presence reflects an individual’s ability to communicate – to influence, engage and inspire others to act. Effective communication requires both a common understanding of a course of action and a trusting relationship. What is said, when it is […]
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Have you ever been asked any of these questions? What you are famous for? What are your best qualities and how do they relate to your role? How would your co-workers describe you? These questions are open-ended and designed to make you think about yourself from another person’s perspective of your ability to work as part […]
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Executive Presence refers to a set of criteria which amount to nuanced leadership. Your stakeholders judge you on your character and the overall quality of your results. In this context effectiveness equates to your ability to communicate your sense of purpose and authentically connect with others on both a day to day basis and in […]
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Over-apologising can backfire
Executive PresenceIt is time to monitor your apologies. When you automatically say, “I’m sorry,” to situations even those outside your control you may portray yourself as a caring person but you are also reducing the impact of future apologies and eroding your Executive Presence. As one of my coachees remarked “I have heard ‘I’m sorry’ so often […]
Sounding Professional
Executive Presence, Leadership Presence, Personal Brand, Professional ImpactAs the majority of executives spend at least 80% of their working day listening and/or speaking Executive Presence reflects an individual’s ability to communicate – to influence, engage and inspire others to act. Effective communication requires both a common understanding of a course of action and a trusting relationship. What is said, when it is […]
How Would Your Colleagues Describe You?
Executive Presence, Leadership Presence, Personal BrandHave you ever been asked any of these questions? What you are famous for? What are your best qualities and how do they relate to your role? How would your co-workers describe you? These questions are open-ended and designed to make you think about yourself from another person’s perspective of your ability to work as part […]
What value are you adding?
Executive Presence, Leadership Presence, Personal BrandExecutive Presence refers to a set of criteria which amount to nuanced leadership. Your stakeholders judge you on your character and the overall quality of your results. In this context effectiveness equates to your ability to communicate your sense of purpose and authentically connect with others on both a day to day basis and in […]