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5 Ways to Build Executive Presence

5 Ways to Build Executive Presence

Total video time: 13m
Award-winning instructor: Larry Cornett, PhD
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What you’ll learn

Develop quiet confidence
Identify a career model
Improve your handling of conflict
Keep your composure, even under stress
Think on your feet
Approach conflict with composure and kindness

Skills you’ll gain

Leadership Public speaking

Who hasn't wanted to walk into a room and own it with total confidence? Or give a presentation in which everyone trusted your conclusions? In other words, who hasn't wanted a little executive presence? But even experienced leaders struggle to define it, much less develop it. But you don't have to just “fake it ‘til you make it.” Your instructor is Larry Cornett, PhD, a leadership coach and business advisor with a Ph.D. in psychology and decades of experience working in the tech industry. He'll walk you through five straightforward, actionable steps you can take to start cultivating your executive presence. All you need is a base of some self-confidence and an ability to deal calmly with whatever comes your way. Whether you're aiming for CEO or just want to feel a little more confident in your next presentation, this course will help you start today.

  • 1
    Understanding executive presence 1m
  • 1
    Convey calm confidence Whether it's a sudden deadline or a big meeting to lead, stress happens to us all. 2m
  • 2
    Look and behave like a professional "Professionalism" means something different to everyone. 2m
  • 3
    Improve your public speaking There's no getting away from it; developing strong executive presence means public speaking. 2m
  • 4
    Get better at handling conflict Most people avoid conflict, but navigating your way through it is a sure way to stand out. 2m
  • 5
    Learn how to think on your feet Having executive presence doesn't mean having all the answers. 2m

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded upon successful completion of the course.

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Instructor

Larry Cornett, PhD

Dr. Cornett is the founder of Brilliant Forge LLC. He’s a leadership coach, business advisor, and career advisor focused on helping people claim their power and regain their freedom. He works with ambitious professionals who want to accelerate their leadership development, career growth, and business success.He spent over 20 years in the Silicon Valley tech industry as a designer, UX leader, Product executive, and startup founder. He worked for a number of small startups and larger corporations, including IBM, Apple Computer, eBay, and Yahoo.He leveraged his Ph.D. in Psychology to start as a designer and researcher, then spent the rest of his career working his way up into management, executive leadership, and eventually founding his own tech startup as the CEO.

Editor in Chief at Invincible Career; Career Coach and Advisor Larry Cornett, PhD

Larry Cornett, PhD

Editor in Chief at Invincible Career; Career Coach and Advisor

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How GoSkills helped Chris

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