Bossed Up · 2026-05-05 · 37 min
What can you do to improve your executive presence? Perception of your leadership abilities directly impacts your career trajectory, for better or worse. You’ve likely heard of executive presence before, but even though it often comes up in the context of something to improve, it’s difficult for many people to identify a clear path to make that improvement. My guest, Dr. Alexa Chilcutt, is an executive communication expert at Johns Hopkins University and wrote the book, “The Presence Principle.” In it, she offers a 3-step framework to demystify this confusing but vital professional trait once and for all. Alexa joins me on the podcast to get into the weeds about what executive presence is and how we can cultivate it to become more impactful leaders. Give your career trajectory a boost with Alexa’s research-backed perspective: What executive presence is, and what it’s not; Why you don’t have to impersonate the traditional leader archetype to succeed in your career; The impact of initial and enduring impressions; The three-adjectives activity that will pump up your leadership presence progress. Related Links:
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