Episode 72: "Executive Presence" In Today's Business Environment

Sue Bethanis hosts Joel Garfinkle, Master Certified Coach (MCC) and Founder of Garfinkle Executive Coaching. Acknowledged as one of the top 50 executive coaches in America, Joel has access to some of the most successful leaders who provide fresh insights into common issues leaders face at work. For more than two decades, he has had first-hand experience advising thousands of executives, senior managers, directors, and employees at the world’s leading companies, including Google, Amazon, Starbucks, Bank of America, Microsoft, Oracle, Deloitte, Ritz-Carlton, Genentech, NBC, and the NBA. He draws from this experience to provide coaching programs serving individuals and organizations worldwide. Joel is also a sought-after speaker who conducts workshops, trainings, and keynote addresses that empower corporate audiences. He has delivered more than 1000 customized presentations that provide fresh insight into common issues that employers and employees face.

He is the author of 11 books, including his most recent, Executive Presence: Step Into Your Power, Convey Confidence, and Lead With Conviction and over 300 articles on leadership. His articles on career advancement, inspirational leadership, and executive presence appeared in HBR, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, USA Today, Forbes, CNN, NYT, and NPR.

Sue and Joel discuss:

• the need to reconsider what influence can and should look like in a more diverse and inclusive world of work
• how to step into your power, convey confidence, and lead with conviction
• the 3×3 Executive Presence Model