Executive presence is something we all recognize when we see it, and we miss it when we don’t. But where does this mysterious “executive presence” come from, and can anyone access it? For example, is ...

In the realm of leadership and professional success, one concept reigns supreme: executive presence. It is the intangible quality that sets great leaders apart, commanding respect, inspiring ...

When boards and CEOs decide who is ready for the next big role, they look at more than performance. They look at who inspires confidence in the room, whose judgement is trusted when things are ...

My company coaches hundreds of leaders each year. While coaching engagements stem from a variety of leadership challenges—such as poor communication or strained interpersonal relationships—or growth ...

Executive presence is one of those things that can seem too intangible to grasp, which often means it can be hard to develop and embody this critical leadership capability. But once you know what it ...

Much about work has changed in the past decade, including the specific traits by which executives’ gravitas, communication and appearance is gauged. Executive presence boils down to those three ...

When I stepped into a new leadership role, I thought executive presence meant being extroverted, charismatic, well dressed, and always knowing what to say to gain the respect of key stakeholders. I ...

If you’ve ever walked into a meeting and felt like you were being evaluated before you even opened your mouth, you’re not imagining it. The pause. The scan. The moment where your qualifications seem ...

Wall Street has long had a narrow view of what executive presence looks like: crisp suits, firm handshakes, and polished diction wrapped in a white, male persona. But today, women of color executive ...