#Executive Education

The top 11 lessons I teach at Stanford Business School. From hiring A-players to finding blue oceans, these principles can change the way you lead, build, and your chance of success. Watch until the end—you’ll want to save this one. #entrepreneur #career #business #growth #leadership

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Everyone talks about executive presence like it's some mysterious quality you either have or don't. The truth? It's not magic. It's how you walk into rooms, how you sound under pressure, and whether your energy says "I belong here" before you even open your mouth 💼 Most professionals lose credibility by rambling, using filler words, or letting nerves make them overly casual when they need to be grounded. You can't fake composure - but you can build it through deliberate practice. Brief responses. Slower speech. Grounded tone. Using people's names. Rehearsing out loud before high-stakes moments. Confidence isn't a feeling you wait for. It's a decision you make and back up with preparation. When you look composed and sound deliberate, people start treating you like leadership long before you get the title 🎯 Comment ZOOM to join my LIVE Career Game Plan webinar on building real executive presence that gets you noticed and promoted. #executivepresence #leadershipdevelopment #careerstrategy #careeradvice #professionaldevelopment #leadershipskills #careeradvancement #executivecoaching #corporateleadership #careerafter50 #leadershipcoach #careergrowth #executiveleadership #professionalgrowth #careercoach #leadershipstrategy #corporateculture #careerpromotion #executiveskills #leadershipmindset

I’ve worked with an executive coach nearly every week for the past 14 years, and I learned that feeling stuck or unmotivated is often a product of not being clear about what you really want. Here are three steps to gain clarity: 1) Set a timeframe at least five years out. 2) For now, don’t worry about the “how.” 3) Assume success. These principles will help shift your mindset toward your real goal so you can take decisive action each day. #mindset #personaldevelopment #executivecoaching #motivation

Moving from Manager to Director requires a completely different skill set. What got you here won't get you there. Three underrated skills that separate good managers from real leaders 💼 Emotional control - leading team meetings calmly 30 minutes after your budget got wiped out. People look to you to set the tone. If you lose it, they will too. Mode switching - moving instantly between strategic thinking, execution, presenting, and mentoring without needing "time to get in the zone." Directors live in back-to-backs. Impact over activity - nobody's impressed you're busy. They care about influence, alignment, and results through others. Busy is a badge for beginners. Impact is the metric for leaders 🎯 Comment ELITE for my newsletter and ZOOM for my live webinar on building the mindset and influence that get you promoted to Director. #directorrole #careeradvancement #leadershipdevelopment #managertodirector #careerstrategy #professionaldevelopment #executivecoaching #leadershipskills #careerafter50 #careergrowth #careerpromotion #corporateleadership #leadershipcoach #executivedevelopment #careertips #professionalgrowth #leadershipjourney #careerleveling #directorlevel #executiveleadership

What you need to know about interacting with execs and senior leaders 👇🏼 The difference is (1) time (2) altitude. 1️⃣ Every hour of an executives’s time is scheduled. You need to get to the point more quickly, and make your presentations shorter than with anyone else you interact with. 2️⃣ Execs see from a completely different perspective. They’re thinking about the biggest company priorities and problems, from a high altitude, and constantly context switching between dozens of topics and sub-teams each day. It’s an information firehose. You want to break it, get their attention and hold it. Here’s how: 1. Know what’s important to them 2. Frame your message around that 3. Start your presentation with the ‘So What?’ 4. If you’re selling in an idea, use storytelling (not just data) 5. If you’re giving an update, keep it to 3 bullets 6. Plan for it to be more of a discussion than you speaking at them 7. Ask *them* questions (and prep for them to ask you) ⚡I talk about exec presence and communication in my free newsletter 👉🏼 link in the usual spot. #executivepresence #leadershipcommunication #executives#seniorleadership #communicationtips #publicspeaking #presentationskills #careeradvice #businesscommunication #influence #storytelling

3 Tips to Nail a Presentation at Work Sounding like a CEO 1. Start Strong → Open with a story, a surprising fact, or a question that hooks the room. → People decide if they’ll listen in the first 30 seconds. ⸻ 2. Keep It Crisp → Have one clear message per slide or section — no clutter. → Speak slower than you think you should. Pause to let key points land. ⸻ 3. End with Impact → Recap the “so what” — what do you want them to remember or do next? → Leave them with a memorable one-liner, quote, or takeaway. ⸻ Pro tip: People don’t remember perfect slides. They remember how you made them feel — confident, clear, and inspired to act. ⸻ #presentationtips #officepolitics #relationshipcapital #corporateetiquette #womeninfinance #careergrowth

How do you develop your executive presence? Focus on the 4 core foundations to begin with: 1. Competence/knowledge 2. Communication (specifically speaking) 3. Presence (specifically listening) 4. Warmth - making others feel important If you're not sure where to begin, pick one of these and work at it. #management #leadership

Executive presence is not something you’re born with. It’s something you build over time.⁠ ⁠ So many people believe that presence is reserved for a select few, that you either have it or you don’t. But that belief can hold you back from developing a skill that is entirely within your control. Just like communication, leadership, and confidence, presence is something you learn through practice, awareness, and intention.⁠ ⁠ It shows up in how you carry yourself, how you communicate your ideas, and how you engage with others in meaningful moments. And the more you work on it, the more natural and grounded it becomes.⁠ ⁠ If this is something you’ve ever questioned about yourself, let this be your reminder that it’s not fixed. It’s something you can strengthen, one small step at a time.⁠ Where have you seen your presence grow?⁠ ⁠ #ExecutivePresence #LeadershipDevelopment #SelfLeadership #Confidence #WomenInLeadership

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Great leaders are like great parents. They are always learning and making sure that those in their care are benefiting from their learnings.” – @simonsinek . True leadership is about nurturing growth and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. Just as parents continually adapt to support their children, effective leaders invest in their own development to empower their teams. Here are some tips on how to keep learning: 🌱 Seek Feedback: Regularly ask for input from your team and peers to identify areas for improvement. 📚 Read Widely: Stay updated with books, articles, and research relevant to your field and beyond. 🎓 Attend Workshops and Conferences: Engage in learning opportunities to gain new perspectives and skills. 🤝 Network: Connect with other leaders to share experiences, challenges, and insights. 💡 Reflect: Take time to evaluate your experiences and what you can learn from them. Tag a leader who exemplifies this commitment to learning and follow @the_leadership_lighthouse for more insights! #management #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipfirst #mentoring #leader#manager #Leadership #leadershipcoaching #leadershipcoach #businesscoaching #business #lifecoaching #motivation #personaldevelopment #leadershipskills #success #coach #entrepreneur #lifecoach #businesscoach #leadershiptraining #entrepreneurship #mindset #careercoaching #growthmindset #careercoach #businessdevelopment

I got promoted earlier this year to an account executive at 24 and within the first 8 days, here are the things that I can already tell make the difference between below average reps and reps who consistently make president’s club. The last one is my personal favorite. What other things do you see from consistent high achieving account executives? #sales #accountexecutive #marketing #salestips