Leadership Presence

People want to work for leaders who demonstrate confidence, intelligence, and authenticity. In an environment where information sources are increasingly scrutinized, the leaders who succeed are those who resist the temptation to “spin” and instead operate with values, transparency, and candour. At the same time, teams rally behind leaders who think strategically, communicate clear and thoughtful plans, and inspire others to buy into those plans.

This workshop helps leaders build and elevate their leadership presence. Participants will explore the essential components of presence—including advanced communication skills, emotional intelligence, composure under pressure, and the ability to read people and situations accurately. Leaders will also reflect on their strengths and development areas based on feedback received and use those insights to craft an inspiring leadership vision for the next 1–2 years.

Results You Can Expect

  • Deepen alignment between their leadership approach and their personal values
  • Project a confident, positive, and composed leadership presence
  • Engage and adapt to any audience, across a variety of topics and contexts
  • Communicate ideas in ways that persuade, influence, and motivate
  • Be perceived—and operate—as a stronger, more effective leader

Key Focus Areas

Advanced Communication

  • Adapting one’s Social Style to enhance leadership presence
  • The importance of preparation
  • Engaging others through storytelling, data, metaphor, humour, and authenticity
  • Using body language and voice to convey confidence
  • Communicating when work is off track or in crisis

Influence Without Authority

  • Strategies for inspiring action and commitment without relying on positional power

Emotional Intelligence & Relationships

  • Accurately sensing dynamics and emotions in others
  • Maintaining composure and clarity under pressure

Vision and Strategic Viewpoints

  • Two Options Exist:
    • Functional Area Vision: Creating a forward-looking vision for one’s team or function (for those who craft vision) OR
    • Working with a Desired Future State: how to translate strategy for your team, be crystal clear on outcomes and create alignment among the team, as well as get behind the strategy yourself (for those who translate and execute on vision)
  • Leadership Vision: Crafting a vivid description of the leader one aspires to be, accompanied by a practical action plan

Target Audience

This workshop is for any leader or staff who is poised to lead (in the near term) who would like to improve their leadership presence.

Formats – more

In-house (on-site or virtual)
  • ½-day workshop
  • 5-hour workshop
  • 1-day workshop