Executive Presence: What it really means and how to build it

<p>What makes people see you as a leader worth following? It&#39;s not just expertise or results it&#39;s executive presence. But despite what many believe, executive presence isn&#39;t about being polished, perfect or putting on a show. It&#39;s about how you communicate, the confidence you project and the impact you leave behind.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of LeadWell with Jacqui, I break down what executive presence really means (and bust some of the myths that make it feel intimidating). You&#39;ll hear why research shows it&#39;s one of the biggest differentiators in who gets seen, trusted and promoted, plus the three essential elements every leader can develop: gravitas, communication and appearance.</p><p><br></p><p>If you&#39;ve ever worried you don&#39;t &quot;look the part&quot; or questioned whether presence is something you&#39;re born with, this conversation will give you a fresh perspective and practical strategies to strengthen your presence authentically, so you can show up with clarity, confidence and impact.</p><p><br></p><p>Mentioned in this episode: </p><p><a href="https://hbr.org/2024/01/the-new-rules-of-executive-presence" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The New Rules of Executive Presence</a></p><p><a href="https://garfinkleexecutivecoaching.com/executive-presence-articles/executive-presence-statistics" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">7 Surprising Statistics About Executive Presence</a></p><p><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2018/07/31/executive-presence-what-is-it-why-you-need-it-and-how-to-get-it/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Executive Presence: What It Is, Why You Need It And How to Get It</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join LeadWell Academy</p><p>A self-paced leadership development experience for people who want to lead with confidence, clarity and courage. <a href="https://academy.leadwellco.com.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Learn more and enroll here.</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join the conversation: </p><p>Subscribe to the LeadWell newsletter for leadership insights, tools and inspiration delivered directly to your inbox. <a href="https://www.leadwellco.com.au/emailnewslettersignup" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Subscribe here.</a></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with me:</p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/LeadWellwithJacqui" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> @LeadWellwithJacqui</a></p><p><strong>LinkedIn:</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-butler-coach/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Jacqui Butler</a></p><p><strong>Website:</strong><a href="https://www.leadwellco.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://www.leadwellco.com.au/</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you found this episode helpful, dont&#39; forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review to help others discover LeadWell with Jacqui!</p>