Learn to project self-confidence, clarity, and credibility even under conditions of stress, pressure, and uncertainty. In this course, John Ullmen, Ph.D., a professor from the UCLA Anderson School of Management, shares key research insights and step-by-step methods he uses to coach leaders around the world to develop executive presence. He outlines the four key factors that drive executive presence, and the specific actions that make them work for you. He also explains the difference between internal and external presence, and how to enhance both to increase your self-assurance and self-possession. He addresses how to do all of this without being fake or feeling inauthentic, and how to be "fully present, persistently".
Learning Objectives
- Explain the importance of executive presence.
- Distinguish between the four factors of executive presence.
- Solve issues involving low- and high-presence thinking patterns for executive presence.
- Determine actions of improving emotional patterns for executive presence.
- Apply techniques to shift emotions for executive presence.
- Apply tips and best practices to improve action patterns for executive presence.
- Issuing Organization: LinkedIn Learning
- Issue Date: October 27, 2024
- Credential ID: e22fcc5f66d708cac8cf91cfea1809619adc864a72b9418ca08484ca98d7112c
- Credential URL: Course Completed
Developing Executive Presence
John Ullmen, Ph.D., a professor from UCLA Anderson School of Management, shares insights and step-by-step methods he uses to coach leaders around the world to develop executive presence. He outlines the four key factors that drive executive presence.
Last Updated: March 22, 2026
