Executive Presence: The Aura of Leadership--Capture Interest, Communicate Your Qualities, Connect on the Human Level

The Three Key Elements that Showcase
Your Executive Presence to Get that
Job!
Merry P. Nachemin, L. C. S. W.-R
Extreme Elegance Image
Consultants, LLC
www.ExtremeEleganceImage.com
Merry@ExtremeEleganceImage.com

Introduction

What is “Executive Presence” & What Can it Do
for me?
Executive Presence is the Aura of Leadership
It 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
conclusions
You are able to execute the executive
position. Period.
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How to Project Executive Presence
The 3 Goals of Executive Presence are:

1. Capture the subject’s interest

1. Communicate your inherent qualities

2. Connect on the human level

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Key Element #1-Capture Interest—In a good
way!

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There are 3 Universal Levels of Human
Interest

1. I never want to see that person again-ugh!

1. 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
The qualities you want to project are:
• Self-confidence
• Conviction
• Passion
• Honesty/Authenticity
• Candor
• Integrity
• Tenacity
• Tact

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Charisma
A. High energy
B. A sense of humor
C. Commitment

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Fabulous Qualities to the Interviewer

Leadership Skills that are:
A. Strategic
B. Decisive
C. 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
Chemistr
y

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 battlefield.
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 them
B. Sincerity—Project that you believe in what you
say
C. Warmth—Let others know you are accessible to
them both physically & emotionally

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Conclusion
It’s all About the Trust
Never underestimate the human element of the
equation
Always remember:
Goal #1: Capture their interest
Goal #2: Communicate your fabulous attributes
Goal #3: Strive to connect on the human level

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