Executive presence isn’t a title. It’s a set of behaviors.

In Day 2 of the 12 Days of Readiness series, Stephanie Bickel breaks down what it truly means to show up with clarity, credibility, and calm authority in 2026’s highest-stakes rooms.

We cover:

• The four behaviors that instantly elevate senior presence

• Why stillness, posture, and gesture drive trust

• How facial expression and eye contact project confidence

• What to remove from your language to sound more senior

• How to tell stories that influence decisions and move people forward

Let 2026 be the year you communicate with more poise, power, and intention.

Enrollment for Speak by Design University 2026 opens December 1st. speakbydesign.com/join

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