Executive Presence Starts Within
Lead with clarity, connection, and confidence—grounded in who you are.
What is The Executive Presence
Whether you're preparing for greater visibility, taking on a new role, or looking to elevate your leadership influence, this program equips you with the emotional intelligence, communication agility, and relational insight to lead with authenticity and authority.
Executive presence is more than a commanding voice or polished style—it’s the outward reflection of inner alignment.
At Valiant, we view presence as the ability to stay grounded under pressure, communicate with clarity, and inspire trust across every level of the organization.
Built on research-backed tools like the EQ, DISC® assessments, and proven models for trust, listening, and conflict resolution, this journey transforms how you show up—and how others experience your leadership.
The Executive Presence Offering can be delivered as a Workshop or 1:1 Coaching.
What you’ll Gain
Emotional Intelligence
Build resilience, awareness, and inner leadership alignment.
Communication Agility
Connect with clarity and adapt across communication styles using DISC®.
Trust & Influence
Strengthen relationships through listening, empathy, and authentic engagement.
The Valiant Process
We take a strategic, inside-out approach to building executive presence. Here’s how the journey unfolds:
Emotional Intelligence
We begin with an emotional intelligence diagnostic to uncover how you currently respond, relate, and lead. EQ isn’t a soft skill—it’s the foundation of presence, resilience, and relational agility. You’ll receive personalized feedback across five key domains:
● Self-Awareness
● Self-Regulation
● Motivation
● Social Awareness
● Social Regulation
The 7 C’s of Executive Presence
We dive into Competence, Confidence, Control, Connection, Collaboration, Class, and Clarity.
Climb the Trust Ladder Trust is the invisible currency of leadership—and it begins with how we listen. Through models like the
Trust Ladder and the Four Muscles of Listening, you’ll learn to:
● Cultivate psychological safety with your team
● Demonstrate attentiveness in high-stakes conversations
● Use curiosity and empathy as tools for influence
Presence in Every Conversation
Combining improved listening and curiosity with DISC® you’ll learn how to:
● Understand your own behavioral and communication style
● Adapt to others’ preferences for engagement, clarity, and trust
● Deliver your message in a way that truly resonates
Managing Conflict with Confidence
Tension doesn’t diminish presence—it reveals it. Using the Conflict Matrix, we teach you to:
● Stay composed and connected during disagreement
● Address breakdowns without blame
● Restore trust and alignment after friction
The Presence Audit: Putting It All Together
Finally, we assess how you currently “show up” against three key dimensions of presence:
● Gravitas – Calm under pressure, strong decision-making
● Communication – Clear, inclusive, and adaptive dialogue
● Style – Professionalism, intentionality, and poise
You’ll leave with a clear map of where you are, what’s working, and how to refine your presence for greater leadership impact.
Our Clients Say:
“Valarie challenged me to talk through the areas I wanted to work on and provided constructive ways to grow... I’d recommend her to any leader looking to grow in their career and come as their authentic self.
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“Valarie’s energy is infectious… She dived deep into our systemic issues with case studies that illuminated our path forward. We’re already planning Valarie 2.0.
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Is Your Leadership Presence
Aligned with Your Potential?
Let’s explore how you currently show up—and what it takes to elevate your influence.