In this episode Sarah dives into one of the most powerful differentiators for female leaders: executive presence. What does it really mean? Why does it matter for career advancement and leadership impact? And more importantly, how do you develop it authentically?

With her signature blend of practical insight and empowering coaching, Sarah breaks down what executive presence is, why it's essential, and actionable ways to cultivate your own, without burning out or selling out.

This episode is ideal for ambitious professional women who want to be seen, heard, and respected at the next level of leadership.

[00:00] – Welcome to Unstuck and Unstoppable

[01:00] – Why executive presence matters in your leadership journey

[02:00] – Defining executive presence in simple, authentic terms

[03:00] – The career impact of executive presence: The 26% promotion factor

[04:00] – Beyond promotions: How it helps with presentations, influence, and team leadership

[05:00] – Authenticity and the alignment of inner values with outward behavior

[06:00] – Elements of executive presence: poise, confidence, curiosity, body language, communication

[07:00] – Exercise 1: Identify someone with executive presence and unpack what they do

[08:00] – Client story: Having a conversation with someone you admire

[09:00] – Exercise 2: Self-assessment and feedback from trusted colleagues

[10:00] – Aligning executive presence with your leadership brand

[11:00] – Good news: Executive presence is a skill—and it’s learnable

[12:00] – The power of intentionality and experimenting in meetings

[13:00] – Reflecting after interactions to grow your presence

[14:00] – Mirror and learn: Spend time with people who exude presence

[15:00] – The role of appearance in executive presence (and why red lipstick might help!)

[16:00] – Avoiding invisibility: Why staying visible and vocal matters in meetings

[17:00] – Final recap: Your action steps to build presence

[18:00] – Free resource + invitation to connect with Sarah

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