Have you ever been advised to improve your executive presence, only to be left wondering what that truly means? Or perhaps you've tried to emulate the behaviors of your male colleagues, only to find it doesn't quite work for you? You're not alone.

Let’s talk about the art of authentic executive presence for women.

In today’s episode, I explore the unique challenges women face in developing executive presence and clarify what it genuinely means to embody this leadership skill. I give you practical tips to help you cultivate an authentic presence that commands respect, influence, and enhances your ability to navigate the workplace with confidence and authenticity.

Ready to cultivate a powerful executive presence, earn respect, drive your career forward, and find fulfillment in your professional journey?

Let’s go to the show!

I dive into:

• The intricate balance of navigating executive presence as women in tech
• Strategies for balancing self-promotion with humility, and navigating risk-taking, competition, confidence, and communication as women in leadership
• Understanding gender dynamics in emotional restraint and empathy in the workplace
• Defining authentic executive presence
• How executive presence intertwines with your personal brand
• Client case study: improving executive presence
• And more

**Useful links**

• If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech: https://www.tonicollis.com/academy 

• Catch the show notes, and more details about today's episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode213

• Check us out on Youtube.

• Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women’s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.