Young professionals
Who are skilled but not yet confident communicating upward or externally.
EXECUTIVE PRESENCE
Command the Room, Make Your Ideas Count
Develop the gravitas, credibility, and communication skills to make every interaction count from meetings to client conversations.
Trusted by teams in best-in-class organisations
Ever feel like you’re not being seen or heard?
Facing issues such as:
- Struggling to make a strong first impression
- Getting overshadowed by louder voices
- Being perceived as too young or inexperienced
- Leaving the room wishing you have said more.
- Not projecting the right aura or gravitas
- Conversations feel forced or transactional
Walk into any room, own the conversation, and make your message impossible to ignore.
This workshop educates teams on how to harness the potential of effective storytelling techniques to influence, engage and inspire.
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Capture Attention and Signal Credibility
First impressions shape how others see your expertise. Hook attention, spark curiosity, and project quiet confidence that earns respect from the start.
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Engage with insight, not small talk
Move beyond small talk by asking thoughtful questions and sharing perspectives that create trust and build thought partnership.
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Think fast, speak with clarity
When pressure rises, clarity wins. Organise your ideas quickly and express them confidently, even under pressure, so your contributions land with clarity.
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Be heard and remembered
Ensure your ideas are acknowledged, your voice carries weight, and you leave meetings and conversations having made an impact even among more experienced voices.
“My stories now have more impact and the attention is on me. I feel naturally more confident and enthusiastic when presenting now.”
Who is this course for?
Developed for those who want to be noticed for what they truly bring to the table.
Rising Leaders
Who are now expected to influence peers, senior colleagues, and cross-functional teams.
Introverted professionals
Professionals who bring valuable insights and perspectives but are naturally reserved or hesitant to speak up.
Course Overview
Think clearly before communicating.
Workshop Agenda
- The “first 30 seconds” framework: how to introduce yourself or your role in a way that creates curiosity
- Project openness and confidence through body language, tone, and posture.
- Ask a powerful opener question to build immediate engagement.
- Offer value through “micro-insights” (educational nuggets that teach something new but light).
- Pre-empting objections with empathy
- Thinking frameworks for spontaneous speaking
- Handling interruptions or pushback gracefully.
- Creating presence and influence in meetings.
Rushing through conversations, speaking without clarity, or projecting uncertainty can make you seem inexperienced even if you know your stuff. People can sense when they aren’t being heard or valued, which makes it harder for your ideas to land.
As a young professional, you may not always feel equipped to engage with senior leaders, clients, or peers who have years of experience. This workshop will show you how to develop gravitas, confidence, and credibility early so you can stand out and be taken seriously, no matter your age or role.
Course Formats
Format
- Offline
Course Duration
- Crash course
- Half Day
- 1-Day
- 2-Day
Frequently Asked Questions
Teams and individuals who communicate, present or pitch as part of their role and want a practical, repeatable approach they can apply the next working day.
Curious? Speak to our expert team.
Fill out the brief form and we'll get back to you with an estimate and discuss a plan for your company.
We'll arrange your meeting with a consultant to:
- Provide cost estimates
- Provide specific advice
- Identify any blindspots
- Share best practices
- Discover your needs
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