Starting to worry that ive reached a point in my career that ive very capable as a doer but plateauing at a higher level. Wondering if im struggling with executive presence.

Has anyone else experienced this before. I do think I might be a little less polished. Former Oliver wyman, current corporate strategy.

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I experienced this as well and am actively working through it. My advice is to ask a few people you trust for candid brutally honest feedback, audit your skills and gaps, and hire a coach to help address those directly. I hired an executive speaking coach who helps me prepare for calls, meetings, etc. Being polished and having executive presence is a skill many of us don’t naturally have. You have to build and cultivate it.

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I have not! Any recommendations?

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