Executive Presence

About this course

Executive Presence is a self-paced online course from Kerr University with 6 modules, 36 lessons and 30 quiz questions. Develop the gravitas, authority, and presence that define exceptional leaders — how you speak, carry yourself, communicate, and hold up under pressure. Six modules, quizzes, and your certificate. Executive Presence is $35 one-time, or included free with an active Kerr University subscription. Your Certificate of Completion is included.

Who it’s for

• Senior managers and executives who want more authority in the room
• Rising leaders preparing for a bigger role
• Professionals who present to leadership or clients

What you’ll learn

1. Module 1: What Executive Presence Is. Presence isn't about being loud — it's the calm authority that makes people listen and follow.
   6 lessons: Presence = gravitas + communication + appearance; It's not personality; Calm authority, not dominance; Signals of readiness; Substance plus signal; Practice one habit at a time. 5-question quiz.
2. Module 2: Gravitas in How You Speak. The verbal signals that make you sound like the person in charge.
   6 lessons: Slow down; Pause with purpose; Cut the hedges; Speak in outcomes; Lead with the point; Answer 'so what?'. 5-question quiz.
3. Module 3: Body Language & Command. Your body signals authority before you say a word.
   6 lessons: Stand and sit tall; Steady eye contact; Still, not fidgety; Purposeful gestures; Controlled pace; On camera: lens + eye level. 5-question quiz.
4. Module 4: Communicating Like a Leader. Clear, concise, confident communication is the core of presence.
   6 lessons: Be concise; Structure your thoughts; Communicate decisions clearly; Handle tough questions calmly; Deliver bad news well; Tell a good story. 5-question quiz.
5. Module 5: Your Personal Brand. Presence includes how you're known and remembered.
   6 lessons: Be known for something; Consistency builds reputation; Manage your visibility; Dress the part; Build sponsors; Align actions and words. 5-question quiz.
6. Module 6: Presence Under Pressure. Real presence shows when the stakes are highest.
   6 lessons: Stay calm when it's hot; Slow your breath and pace; Buy a moment; Own mistakes cleanly; Handle hostility without heat; Lead with steadiness. 5-question quiz.

Format and length

• 6 modules, 36 lessons and 30 quiz questions
• About 15 minutes of reading and quizzes in total, at your own pace
• Self-paced and online, so you can start anytime
• Answers are shown as you go, with unlimited retries; pass each module quiz with 60% or more
• A personalized Kerr University™ Certificate of Completion, signed by Digby R. Kerr, ready to print or save as a PDF

Price

Executive Presence is $35 one-time, or included free with an active Kerr University subscription. Your Certificate of Completion is included. Lessons open after you sign in with an active subscription.

Instructor

Digby R. Kerr is the founder of Kerr University, a Wharton-educated executive with about 35 years in business, and the author of 16 published books. Kerr University is based in Brooklyn, New York. Want live help? Book a free 30-minute intro class.