How to Speak like an Executive and Command the Room — with Ethan Evans & Harriette Cole
How to Speak like an Executive and Command the Room — with Ethan Evans & Harriette Cole
Video recording and bonus Q&A
82 minutes of can’t miss discussion with Harriette Cole, leadership coach and media trainer to Fortune 100 executives and Grammy-winning music artists such as Alicia Keys and Queen Latifah.
I’ve learned a ton and I know you will too.
We cover:
What clearly shows that someone has Executive Presence?
Tips on how someone can develop and demonstrate Executive Presence.
Including what introverts can do.
See the bonus video on public speaking for introverts below.
How to command the room in a high-stakes business meeting where you are the least senior person (a nerve-wracking situation for many).
Including harnessing non-verbal cues.
Including how to “command the Zoom” (remote setting).
Harriette shares how she coaches famous musicians, including Alicia Keys and Andra Day (fun fact: both performed at Super Bowl LVIII), who are constantly in the press. Including how to own your brand.
Thoughts and advice for women on how to command the room as many have shared it is more challenging to stand out.
Bonus Q&A from Harriette:
One of Ethan’s most popular pieces of advice for an executive meeting is "Be bright, be quick, be gone."
Harriette was kind enough to answer additional audience questions. Her insightful and concise videos are an excellent example of Ethan’s advice in action.
Q1: How to balance bringing energy with being concise and measured?
Q2: How do you effectively handle critical feedback during the meeting in a way that is assertive but doesn’t come across as defensive?
Two videos.
Q3: My problem in meetings with senior executives is I get scrambled by being put on the spot even though I know the answer, and thus I lose my credibility. What can I do to overcome this?
Q4: Public speaking for introverts, additional advice.
Q5: What books or resources do you recommend people read to dive deep into Executive Presence?
Go deeper into developing your Executive Presence
Harriette’s next live online class Speak Like An Executive - Next Level Public Speaking & Presentation Skills starts March 26.
The class has a heavy emphasis on interactive coaching and discussion.
You will go in-depth on:
Strategies for Executive Presence & Influence
How to build unwavering confidence to lead with authority.
How to look the part — create a powerful first impression that commands respect and influence.
How to harness non-verbal cues (which account for 70-93% of communication) to project competence.
Dynamic Speaking & Presentation Skills
How to command the room with confident posture and movement to land your message with authority.
How to captivate your audience using storytelling and presence (and ditch the notes and busy slides.)
How to navigate surprises and tough questions with poise to maintain control in challenging situations.
The Art of Professional Storytelling
How to forge authentic connections with high-level stakeholders to influence and drive action.
How to distill complex concepts into clear, compelling messages for diverse audiences.
How to strategically tell your story through a leadership lens to demonstrate your unique value.
What community members are saying about our talk
"I think this was the best event to date. The tips were prescriptive yet realistic and with substance. Specifically: owning who you are and what you look like (and the nuances), how to operate in remote environments, and how to solicit feedback (and give it) on how to do better." — Dina Keilany
“This one is indeed excellent” — Victor Arnaud
“The session was truly remarkable, and the approaches you taught have the potential to significantly influence both performance and mindset. Thank you for the valuable insights Harriette Cole.” — Sandeep BasavarajSandeep Basavaraj (click this link to read Sandeep’s key takeaways)
“A phenomenal conversation between two powerhouses on the intangible skill of executive presence—and an important reminder that it CAN be cultivated with intention, time, and practice. Ethan and Harriette are expert storytellers and we were so lucky to get a peek behind the curtain at how to build authentic influence and magnetism in vastly different fields. Thank you for the conversation!” — Catherine Kwan
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