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Do you have Executive Presence?

20 Questions to Assess Your Executive Presence

Below are 20 questions to get you thinking about your current level of Executive Presence. If you join the Executive Presence Group, you will have access to all 150 questions and suggestions to help you further develop your executive presence journey.

So how do you know if you are conveying an executive presence?
Here are the 20 questions to ask yourself:

When I enter a room, people notice and remember me.

When I speak, I convey confidence with my voice, gestures, language and facial expression.

My body language—my gestures and my movements—project strength and assert credibility.

When someone new enters a room, I immediately rise, extend my hand and confidently introduce myself or make group introductions.

My appearance — wardrobe style, hair, and makeup — convey the sophistication and polish of a C-Suite executive.

I have enough confidence to listen more than I speak, share the floor (and share the credit) and to acknowledge the presence and contribution of others.

I am prepared and willing to start or engage in conversation on current events, company issues or specific projects.

When asked, “How are you/how are things going?” I respond with interesting, positive professional information or news.

I avoid disclaimers such as “I’m no expert/It’s just my opinion” or the use of the phrase “I’m sorry” when I am not at fault?

I keep current with business trends, technology, news, events etc.

I know business etiquette, and I am comfortable entertaining in a business setting.

I enjoy being a visionary and am able to engage and motivate others to follow my vision.

I am comfortable bringing people together and leading them towards achievement.

When I am faced with a situation that challenges my values, am I comfortable staying true to my values.

I keep going when things get really tough and the more challenging it gets the more I feel a sense of achievement.

I am willing to listen to others feedback, both positive and negative, without having the information destroy me. If appropriate, I will make changes.

I am aware of what makes me unique, which enables me to differentiate myself and create a unique brand in my work.

I live according to the values and beliefs that I hold most dear, and my personal goals emerge from these.

I know that I will make mistakes and don’t live in fear about making them.

I trust my instinct and also use a decision making process to make confident decisions.

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