Establishing Executive Presence: An Introduction

June
17
2026 (Wednesday)
Time 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
Duration: 60 Minutes
105 Days Left To REGISTER
Id: 212010
Instructor
Amber Vanderburg 
Live
Recorded
Live + Recorded

Overview

Executive presence is often described as the "it" factor that sets leaders apart. It is how you carry yourself, how others perceive you, and how effectively you influence decisions and outcomes. The good news is, executive presence is not just a trait you are born with. It is a skill that can be developed with focus, practice, and feedback.

In this introductory session, you will explore the foundational elements of executive presence and learn how to apply them in your daily work. You will gain awareness of how you show up in professional settings and leave with practical strategies to strengthen your leadership voice, presence, and confidence.

Why you should Attend

Without executive presence, your ideas may go unnoticed and your leadership potential may be overlooked.

It is not enough to be competent. To grow in your career, others need to see you as credible, confident, and capable of leading. This session gives you the building blocks to start projecting leadership presence in any role or industry.

Areas Covered in the Session

  • What executive presence really means
  • The three pillars of presence: gravitas, communication, and appearance
  • How to speak with clarity and confidence
  • Managing body language and nonverbal cues
  • Building trust through active listening and emotional intelligence
  • Common pitfalls that undermine credibility
  • How to receive feedback and grow your presence over time
  • Everyday habits that reinforce leadership visibility

Who Will Benefit

  • Emerging leaders and first-time managers
  • Mid-level professionals preparing for advancement
  • HR and L&D teams supporting leadership development
  • Women and underrepresented professionals navigating visibility challenges
  • Anyone looking to enhance their professional image and influence

Speaker Profile

Amber Vanderburg is a multi-award winning international businessperson, keynote speaker, author, and founder of the international learning development company, The Pathwayz Group. This global organization has led 800,000+ learners in more than 75 countries in action-focused leadership and team development learning journeys.

Amber's history in talent development includes acting as the only female, only American, and only blonde football coach for the Adidas Gameday Academy and Paris Saint Germain Academy in Bangalore, India, authoring top-reviewed online learning courses for platforms such as LinkedIn Learning, Lecturio, and PluralSight, and acting as HR Director of Paradigm Shift Leadership. In 2022, she published her ?rst business adventure book "Uniquely Better" about building higher team performance. Vanderburg has a MA in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Oklahoma and is on an ardent journey to ?nd the best ice cream in the world
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