Expanding a Leader's Gravitas and Executive Presence

Episode notes

Register to be part of future conversations in real time here Or schedule a time to talk directly to our team here Key Highlights Distinguishing between three key concepts: - Leadership style: How you express yourself verbally, non-verbally, and contextually - Executive presence: The energy you project when entering a room or engaging with others - Gravitas: Verbal precision and fluidity that makes others hang on your every word Understanding style as developable: - Like a singing voice, everyone has a natural range they can expand - Most people can improve their style by 20-30% while remaining authentic - Focus on small changes in verbal, non-verbal, or contextual elements Practical development strategies: - Collect and intentionally use more intense vocabulary - Increase lexical diversity to avoid overused words and phrases - Adjust your approach based on audience (more attractive markers with junior staff, more power markers with senior executives) - Start with power markers and then back off rather than starting too attractive Common coaching scenarios: - The "bull in a china shop" who needs to add more attractive markers - Leaders who struggle when changing contexts or…