by Maria Wilhelmsson | Jan 28, 2022 | Communication, Executive presence
Executive presence is not about impressing others, boosting your ego or being the center of attention. Other people’s willingness to let themselves be influenced and inspired by you is closely related to how you make them feel and look in your presence. When... 
by Maria Wilhelmsson | Jan 28, 2022 | Communication, Executive presence
Laughing TOO MUCH at work right now? I didn’t think so. Working under pressure, striving for excellence and professionalism doesn’t necessarily bring out our most humorous selves. (Add mid-winter fatigue and covid to that.) And yet, humour can be very... 
by Maria Wilhelmsson | Dec 20, 2021 | Communication, Executive presence, Public speaking
Do you sometimes tend to over-explain and take time to get to the point? When we are too verbose, there is the risk that others will tune out or avoid asking for our opinion. Being brief and concise shows that you are prepared, clear about your message, and that you... 
by Maria Wilhelmsson | Dec 15, 2021 | Communication, Executive presence
“I want to remain authentic” is a comment I hear from many people I coach. Authenticity is key in building trust with others and in developing true executive presence. At the same time, it may also turn into an excuse for not taking on feedback or changing... 
by Maria Wilhelmsson | Dec 15, 2021 | Communication, Executive presence, Public speaking
My handwriting isn’t always easy to decipher. When I write my own notes, I (mostly) manage to read them. If I write a thank-you note or a grocery shopping list for someone else, I know I need to make an effort to ensure they understand it. The same principle... 
by Maria Wilhelmsson | Dec 14, 2021 | Communication, Executive presence
Are you cruising at the right altitude when you communicate? Does your speaking partner or your audience need all the facts and details? Or do you need to adjust your altitude to give a helicopter view with the big picture and only some key points? Adapting your...