Executive Presence in 2022

In today´s episode of the ‘Professional Success Podcast’, your host Sheila Boysen-Rotelli, a Master Certified Career Coach, Recruiter, and Talent Development Leader talks about ‘Executive Presence in 2022’. Sheila thinks that 2022 is a great year for us to be thinking about our executive presence. 

Episode Highlights: 

·       We all have an opportunity to groom our ability to connect, work well with other people, and face challenging situations.

·       Authenticity doesn't mean expressing every emotion you feel to the fullest extent, it means being willing to state your honest opinions.

·       The second element in the Trust Triangle is Empathy. Empathy is essentially the degree to which you can appreciate and tend to the experiences of others. Demonstrating empathy is grounded in listening fully and actively.

·       Stay away from the “Bumper Sticker” Ideas when you’re striving to dial up your logic. One such Bumper Sticker Idea is living each day as if it was your last; it’s inspiring until you think through the consequences. 

·       You can present a solid plan that still carries uncertainty, just be sure you acknowledge that uncertainty with a promise to resolve it, rather than pulling your way through an evasive answer.

3 Key Points:

1.     The world was a little bit upside down until the rules have changed. She also thinks the drivers of executive presence have shifted, and this is something that she often coaches people on. She talks about how leaning on three things that are key to executive presence can help you. Those three components are known as the Trust Triangle - Authenticity, Empathy, and Logic.

2.     Research shows us that it's not fair that women are disproportionately penalized for displaying negative emotions in the workplace, and black men are burdened by the false stereotype that they're predisposed to anger. So when people see you expressing yourself verbally and physically it opens the door to a true diversity of opinions, ideas, and approaches. It unlocks imagination and makes the debate industry feel safer.

3.     Listening matters now more than ever, because we're continuing to head into uncharted territory. Even the most experienced leader doesn't know what's coming next. There are a few ideas to work on or to think about to dial up your empathy. It's hard to demonstrate empathy when you're distracted and focus on what others need to get out of the meeting.]

Resources Mentioned:

·       Sheila Boysen-Rotelli: Website    Podcast