Episode 198: What It Means to Have Executive Presence (+ an Exercise to See Where You’re At)

Author: Finka Jerkovic
Published: Thu 03 Apr 2025
Episode Link: https://sellfromlove.libsyn.com/episode-198-what-it-means-to-have-executive-presence-an-exercise-to-see-where-youre-at

It’s elusive. People often don’t know exactly what it is or looks like. Let’s change that. Discover exactly what it means to have executive presence, as well as where yours is right now. This is the start of a new, four-part series: Executive Presence 101.

Executive presence is something you either have or don’t. It’s an invisible ingredient that enables you to capture attention in a room without uttering a single word but makes people lean in when you do speak, remembering how you made them feel hours afterward.

So it’s no surprise that it’s often called the “X factor” of leadership, and I’m going to teach you how to harness it. Not only will you understand the three pillars of executive presence, but how to assess where your current levels are at in your career.

Do You Have Executive Presence? Find Out With the Executive Presence Assessment