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Executive Presence Workshop - Johns Hopkins Training Session

2025 Workshop

Academy for Women and Leadership - Executive Presence Training

Academy for Women and Leadership

Dr. Carl DuPont and Dr. Alexa Chilcutt Teaching Executive Presence at Johns Hopkins

Carl and Alexa Teaching Executive Presence at Johns Hopkins

Executive Presence Workshop

Elevate Your Leadership Impact

Leadership roles require more than technical expertise—they demand executive presence. This intensive workshop explores the ten research-based characteristics of executive presence detailed in The Presence Principle, providing a clear roadmap for professionals at every career stage.

Through our signature "Inform, Equip, Activate" methodology, you'll master impression management theory, develop authentic self-advocacy skills, and learn to communicate with the confidence and credibility that define influential leaders. The program addresses both initial impressions and enduring presence, helping you project leadership qualities consistently across all professional contexts.

What You'll Gain:

  • Command attention through confident body language and vocal presence
  • Craft compelling self-advocacy narratives that showcase your leadership value
  • Navigate difficult conversations with composure and strategic intent
  • Develop authentic presence that aligns with your values and strengths
  • Master techniques for managing performance anxiety and accessing peak mental states
  • Build executive presence in both virtual and face-to-face environments

Format: 3-day intensive workshop

Delivery: In-person

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Public Speaking for Professionals

Communicate with Clarity and Confidence

Effective communication distinguishes good professionals from great leaders. This workshop prepares you to share ideas with clarity and confidence, whether you're informing key stakeholders, persuading decision-makers, or presenting complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Drawing on principles from The Presence Principle and co-author Dr. Chilcutt's Engineered to Speak, and Dr. DuPont's experience as a voice specialist, this hands-on program focuses on crafting messages tailored to your audience's interests and your speaking occasion's purpose. You'll explore delivery techniques—including body language, vocal variety, and strategic use of silence—that drive engagement and buy-in.

What You'll Gain:

  • Design informative briefings and persuasive pitches that resonate
  • Convey confidence through intentional body language, tone, and voice
  • Deliver compelling face-to-face and virtual presentations
  • Provide and receive constructive feedback that accelerates improvement
  • Implement proven strategies for managing public speaking anxiety
  • Make the complex simple and the simple interesting

Format: 18-hour course (3 days)

Delivery: In-person or virtual options available

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Emotional Intelligence & Influential Leadership

Lead with Impact Through Self-Awareness and Connection

The most influential leaders don't rely on positional power—they inspire action through emotional intelligence and authentic connection. This workshop develops the self-awareness, interpersonal integrity, and communication skills that create lasting influence, drawing on the emotional intelligence frameworks detailed in The Presence Principle.

Format: Variable

Delivery: In-person or virtual options available

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Whether you're seeking organizational workshops or individual development, our evidence-based approach from The Presence Principle delivers measurable results in executive presence development.

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