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Executive Presence, the Aura of leadership, can help you in all aspects of life, to capture attention, communicate your qualities & connect on the human level.TRANSCRIPT
The Three Key Elements that Showcase Your Executive Presence to Get that Job!
Merry P. Nachemin, L. C. S. W.-RExtreme Elegance Image Consultants,
LLCwww.ExtremeEleganceImage.com
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Introduction
What is “Executive Presence” & What Can it Do for me?
Executive Presence is the Aura of LeadershipIt inspires people to follow you into battle—er, Business!
It will help you succeed—Now and in the Future
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It’s a Crowded Job Market
• New grads are out there searching in large numbers
• People with experience are searching, as well
• The last jobs report showed that hiring is flat
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How Can You Inspire the Confidence in Hirers to See Your Potential to Deliver Results?
When you project executive presence, you communicate, first non-verbally then verbally that:
• you can handle any situation that comes up• you are reliable • you will see all situations through to their successful
conclusionsYou are able to execute the executive
position. Period.
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How to Project Executive PresenceThe 3 Goals of Executive Presence are:
1. Capture the subject’s interest
2. Communicate your inherent qualities
3. Connect on the human level
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There are 3 Universal Levels of Human Interest
1. I never want to see that person again-ugh!
2. I would like to get to know that person better
3. I want that person on my team—NOW!
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Universal Ways to Get to Noticed
• Be early• Look fresh, vibrant and attentive– Grooming & self-care are the first things others
notice– Never forget—the interviewer is considering how
clients will view you as an ambassador of their business
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More Universal Ways to Get Noticed
• Turn of your cell phone— or leave it home!• Leave your watch at home if you cannot avoid looking
at it during the interview• Avoid scent• Have neat clean nails • Avoid anything that jangles or makes noise—like
jewelry• Carry a simple business-appropriate brief case
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Get Noticed—Men’s Version
• Neat, flattering hair style• Clean, fresh shave or well-groomed mustache• Well-fitting dark suit, appropriate tie, white
shirt, polished shoes that are in good repair and appropriate to office wear
• Jewelry limited to watch (if you can avoid looking at it during the interview) and wedding band—no piercings
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Get Noticed—Women’s Version
• Appropriate cosmetics so that you don’t look tired, washed out or overdone
• Simple but flattering hair style• Dark colored suit with neat, lighter-colored shell
beneath your jacket• Limit jewelry• Shoes: simple pumps in good repair—polished if
appropriate—no sandals or beach wear
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Key Element #2—Communicate Your Personal Fabulousness to the Interviewer
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Key Element 2—Communicate Your Fabulous Personality to the Interviewer
Why is this so important?• Most, if not all, candidates being interviewed
are qualified on paper• The non-content portion of the interview is at
least as important as the content portion– This is your opportunity to let the interviewer
know your best character traits– Your ability to fit into the culture of the company
can be a deal-maker
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Key Element # 2—Communicate Your Fabulous Personality to the Interviewer
The qualities you want to project are:• Self-confidence• Conviction• Passion • Honesty/Authenticity • Candor• Integrity• Tenacity• Tact
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Key Element # 2—Communicate Your Fabulous Personality to the Interviewer
CharismaA. High energyB. A sense of humorC. Commitment
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Key Element # 2—Communicate Your Fabulous Qualities to the Interviewer
Leadership Skills that are:A. StrategicB. DecisiveC. Assertive (but not aggressive!)
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Key Element #3: Connect on the Human Level
This is Where Chemistry between two People Completes the Picture
Connection
Chemistry
Team work Deal
Maker!
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Key Element #3—Your Ability to Connect on the Human Level
The third element of Executive Presence is the ability to connect to people.
Today’s business world is the modern battle field. People are more likely to follow you if they know
you care about them.It is up to you to inspire others to follow you into “battle” so that they give their best efforts to all
projects.
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Key Element #3—Your Ability to Connect on a Human Level
You can do this by showing:A. Thoughtfulness—Convey an interest in others
and your relationship with themB. Sincerity—Project that you believe in what you
sayC. Warmth—Let others know you are accessible to
them both physically & emotionally
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Conclusion
It’s all About the TrustNever underestimate the human element of the
equationAlways remember:
Goal #1: Capture their interestGoal #2: Communicate your fabulous attributesGoal #3: Strive to connect on the human level
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