The Three Pillars of Executive Presence:
1. Appearance (Visual Impact)
- Professional dress that fits your industry and role
- Confident posture and purposeful movement
- Appropriate grooming and attention to detail
- Consistent personal brand across all interactions
2. Communication (Verbal Impact)
- Clear, concise articulation of ideas
- Appropriate volume and pace for the situation
- Strategic use of pauses and emphasis
- Elimination of filler words and uptalk
3. Gravitas (Emotional Impact)
- Calm confidence under pressure
- Thoughtful responses rather than reactive ones
- Ability to command attention and respect
- Authentic leadership presence