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Executive presence: what is it, why do you need it, and how do you build it?
Why do we need it? We need executive presence because this is the key that unlocks the door to get us into the room where the big decisions are made. I loved that part in a recent song from Hamilton being “in the room where it happens.”
In this virtual world, how do you build it? Here are my top four ideas:
These four tips give you the foundation for establishing an executive presence online. Allow these to become your regular practices when speaking to others online. It absolutely ensures you speak with confidence.
Your marching orders: Turn on your camera or audio and record 2 minutes of yourself. It can be the opening of an update or meeting or an answer to an upcoming question. Then watch and listen to it back specifically for the areas above. We can give ourselves the best feedback when we can watch it back and make notes for going forward.
When you’re comfortable, confidence follows.
Author
Monica Murphy
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