Executive Presence & High-Stakes Communication – 1 Day Training in Des Moines, IA

Duration: 1 Day (10 Executive Education Credits) • 8 credits from the live training session • 1 credit from the Pre-Training Workbook (self-assessment, communication reflection and leadership awareness) • 1 credit from the Post-Training Resource Pack (implementation exercises, reflection and executive development planning) Mode: Instructor-Led Virtual Live Session / In-Person / Corporate In-House Course Overview: Join Skelora Edu Tech in Des Moines, IA for a 1-day program covering executive presence, clear communication, stakeholder interaction, confidence and professional leadership skills. The program covers communication style, leadership confidence, emotional intelligence, strategic messaging, stakeholder engagement, professional credibility and high-stakes conversations. Participants practice clear communication, executive interactions, active listening and professional relationship management through exercises, scenarios, reflection and communication frameworks. By the end of the program, participants will create a Personal Executive Presence Development Roadmap and a 60-Day Communication Excellence Action Plan. Why Join: • Develop a clear understanding of executive presence • Communicate with clarity and confidence • Strengthen stakeholder and leadership interactions • Develop influence without relying on formal authority • Build professional credibility and trust • Improve communication in important conversations • Apply emotional intelligence in workplace interactions • Prepare for challenging conversations • Support professional visibility and leadership development • Receive a Certificate of Completion and 10 Executive Education Credits Learning Objectives: • Explain the foundations of executive presence • Communicate with clarity, confidence and influence • Build credibility and professional trust • Strengthen leadership communication skills • Manage executive and stakeholder conversations • Apply active listening and emotional intelligence • Deliver structured and relevant messages • Handle difficult conversations professionally • Develop personal leadership confidence • Create an executive presence development plan Pre-Training Workbook (1 Credit): Structured self-assessment covering communication style, leadership presence, confidence, stakeholder engagement and executive communication. Includes reflection, leadership awareness, influence evaluation, readiness review and goal setting. Training Day Structure – 8 Modules (8 Hours, 8 Credits): 1. Foundations of Executive Presence — meaning, pillars, credibility, trust and common barriers 2. Executive Communication Fundamentals — purpose, verbal communication, message structure and communication barriers 3. Leadership Confidence & Professional Impact — confidence, credibility, nervousness, mindset and professional presence 4. Influencing Stakeholders & Decision Makers — expectations, influence, persuasion and managing upward communication 5. Emotional Intelligence for Executive Success — self-awareness, self-management, empathy and relationships 6. High-Stakes Conversations & Executive Meetings — preparation, challenging questions and communication under pressure 7. Executive Visibility & Personal Brand — professional presence, networking, personal branding and organizational visibility 8. Toolkit – Executive Presence Development Roadmap — self-review, communication planning, leadership priorities and 60-Day Communication Excellence Action Plan Post-Training Resource Pack (1 Credit): Includes a 60-Day Executive Presence Challenge, communication reflection exercises, leadership development worksheets, influence-building frameworks, executive conversation guides, self-assessment tools and action-planning resources. Target Audience: Senior Managers; Team Leaders; Department Heads; Business Professionals; Project Managers; Client-Facing Professionals; Aspiring Leaders; Directors and Executives; High-Potential Employees; professionals seeking stronger communication and leadership presence. Certification & Credits: Certificate of Completion from Skelora Edu Tech plus 10 Executive Education Credits (EEC). Trainer Profile: Delivered by professionals in leadership development, executive coaching, communication and organizational effectiveness, with a focus on practical application and workplace leadership challenges. Note: Pre-training and post-training activities each carry 1 Executive Education Credit and support learning retention, practical application and continued professional development. Trainer: We aim to assign a qualified professional trainer based in or around the advertised training location. Final trainer details and professional profile will be shared with registered participants prior to the session.