Leadership Presence and Professional Communication – 1 Day Training | Alexandria, VA

Duration:

1 Day (10 Executive Education Credits)

• 8 credits from the live training session

• 1 credit from the Pre-Training Workbook (self-assessment, communication reflection and leadership awareness)

• 1 credit from the Post-Training Resource Pack (implementation exercises, reflection and executive development planning)

Mode:

Instructor-Led Virtual Live Session / In-Person / Corporate In-House

Course Overview:

The program covers communication style, leadership confidence, emotional intelligence, strategic messaging, stakeholder engagement, professional credibility and high-stakes conversations. Participants practice clear communication, executive interactions, active listening and professional relationship management through exercises, scenarios, reflection and communication frameworks.

By the end of the program, participants will create a Personal Executive Presence Development Roadmap and a 60-Day Communication Excellence Action Plan.

Why Join:

• Develop a clear understanding of executive presence

• Communicate with clarity and confidence

• Strengthen stakeholder and leadership interactions

• Develop influence without relying on formal authority

• Build professional credibility and trust

• Improve communication in important conversations

• Apply emotional intelligence in workplace interactions

• Prepare for challenging conversations

• Support professional visibility and leadership development

• Receive a Certificate of Completion and 10 Executive Education Credits

Learning Objectives:

• Explain the foundations of executive presence

• Communicate with clarity, confidence and influence

• Build credibility and professional trust

• Strengthen leadership communication skills

• Manage executive and stakeholder conversations

• Apply active listening and emotional intelligence

• Deliver structured and relevant messages

• Handle difficult conversations professionally

• Develop personal leadership confidence

• Create an executive presence development plan

Pre-Training Workbook (1 Credit):

Structured self-assessment covering communication style, leadership presence, confidence, stakeholder engagement and executive communication. Includes reflection, leadership awareness, influence evaluation, readiness review and goal setting.

Training Day Structure – 8 Modules (8 Hours, 8 Credits):

1. Foundations of Executive Presence — meaning, pillars, credibility, trust and common barriers

2. Executive Communication Fundamentals — purpose, verbal communication, message structure and communication barriers

3. Leadership Confidence & Professional Impact — confidence, credibility, nervousness, mindset and professional presence

4. Influencing Stakeholders & Decision Makers — expectations, influence, persuasion and managing upward communication

5. Emotional Intelligence for Executive Success — self-awareness, self-management, empathy and relationships

6. High-Stakes Conversations & Executive Meetings — preparation, challenging questions and communication under pressure

7. Executive Visibility & Personal Brand — professional presence, networking, personal branding and organizational visibility

8. Toolkit – Executive Presence Development Roadmap — self-review, communication planning, leadership priorities and 60-Day Communication Excellence Action Plan

Post-Training Resource Pack (1 Credit):

Includes a 60-Day Executive Presence Challenge, communication reflection exercises, leadership development worksheets, influence-building frameworks, executive conversation guides, self-assessment tools and action-planning resources.

Target Audience:

Senior Managers; Team Leaders; Department Heads; Business Professionals; Project Managers; Client-Facing Professionals; Aspiring Leaders; Directors and Executives; High-Potential Employees; professionals seeking stronger communication and leadership presence.

Certification & Credits:

Certificate of Completion from Skelora Edu Tech plus 10 Executive Education Credits (EEC).

Trainer Profile:

Delivered by professionals in leadership development, executive coaching, communication and organizational effectiveness, with a focus on practical application and workplace leadership challenges.

Note:

Pre-training and post-training activities each carry 1 Executive Education Credit and support learning retention, practical application and continued professional development.

Trainer: We aim to assign a qualified professional trainer based in or around the advertised training location. Final trainer details and professional profile will be shared with registered participants prior to the session.