Imagine sitting in a high-stakes meeting and watching a senior executive take apart your meticulously crafted proposal piece by piece.
Now Imagine that you not only stay calm but also handle the criticism so smoothly that your executive presence and credibility actually increase.
For conscientious, high-performing leaders, handling criticism well is crucial—not only to defend ideas but also to build respect and establish a credible presence at the executive table.
In this episode, you’ll discover strategies to thrive in such challenging moments, ensuring that you come across as composed, insightful, and indispensable.
By the end of this episode inspired by Dell founder Michael Dell, you’ll know:
💡 The skill of disarming criticism so that every pushback becomes a springboard to strengthen your argument and influence
🧠 A proven framework to structure presentations in a way that minimizes pushback from the outset
🎯 How to have more confidence in addressing objections directly, leaving an impression of thoughtfulness, preparation, and poise
Tune in now to transform moments of critique into your best opportunities for influence and respect!
Remember, no one expects perfection; they expect presence and preparation. Building this skill transforms you from a reactive target into a composed leader who commands respect.
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In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities.
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Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.
Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style