How to develop an executive presence? I seek suggestions over content, books, rehearsals, clothes, humor....everything thing that makes you worthy and noticeable in that meeting with the CEO or board?

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Practice practice practice. And for that, toastmasters is a great resource. Additionally, try to be proactive and offer to lead client or other meetings even if it makes you uncomfortable. Practice when the stakes are low so when you have an important meeting you will be confident

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Leaving this comment here as a placeholder. I’m curious to see some of the other answers here.

But from my own experience a lot of it has to deal with your aura and body language. I also, like to study world leaders on how to they stand, speak, so on. Some books I’d recommend are on body language, I assume you already speak either the business/tech language so I would recommend trying to develop some sort of expertise (if you don’t have any yet).

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Hire a expert to coach you.

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D1 , any recommendations for who to hire?

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There is a few VR apps that seem good for practice and I read a study that it carries over into life.

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OP - There are good coaches out there. Are you M or F? Typically women have specific challenges.

OP drop a burner? I was at a recent KPMG training where they shared some good slides that I am happy to pass along.

Thanks C1, please do share any good book names.

There is a book called executive presence. It is a black book with yellow text. To be honest, most partners don’t have this. You don’t really need EP. You can be wildly successful by just being yourself. Look at Mark Zuckerberg or the Virgin Atlantic guy. They are just themselves.

D1, thanks for the suggestion, that sounds great. Any names of the apps?

Speech Trainer is one, it’s free on steam. I tried it out but have not used it yet for practice. I had a hunch that it would be helpful though and the studies confirmed it. I plan on checking out toast masters also. good luck! I hope you find it helpful.

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