You were told to work on your executive presence.
Yet no one could tell you what it actually means.
Maybe it came up in a review or maybe it was the reason the promotion went to someone else. Either way, you got told some adjectives (like have more gravitas, develop confidence, start to command the room) but you left with nothing specific you could actually do differently on Monday.
It feels like vague, frustrating feedback... because it often is.
Here's what they can't tell you: the feedback is vague because the person giving it is describing an impression, not one specific behaviour. They feel something about your presence but don't have the words to translate it to you into actionable steps.
So, you're left wondering what to do. This guide gives you the next steps.
Inside the Executive Presence Feedback Guide
What you get inside the guide:
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The five phrases leaders hear most. "Be more strategic," "more confident," "not ready yet" and what each one actually means underneath.
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How you're most likely being read in the moment that generated the feedback.
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When the feedback isn't about you at all. How to tell real feedback from bias or a decision already made against you.
Grounded in research on social perception
Created by Christina, a behavioural scientist with a PhD in Social Psychology. Christina works as an executive presence coach and leadership advisor, helping leaders understand the role of social perception in their performance outcomes.