Executive presence, in a nutshell, is the ability to project confidence and gravitas under pressure. So, how can you show executive presence in a job interview when you are anxious and nervous? That's an excellent question! So, let's unpack executive presence and its dimensions to address each one and control the situation as much as possible.

But first, here is an important issue we need to address: career advancement is not just about your skills and experience and how people measure them, and there is also your image and how people perceive you as a fit for the role. And this is why executive presence is so crucial at every stage of your career: it is a precondition for success regardless of seniority, profession, and the sector you work in.

As people say, we know a leader when we see them. An 'It' factor needs to be matched by your skills and experience to advance in your career. You might feel that you're ready, that you have accumulated all the necessary expertise to move up and grow in your career. But do you have the gravitas? Can you communicate well? And is your appearance also matching what is expected of a person in that position you're applying for or want to be promoted to?

I may not like how the world goes around and how decisions are made. However, what I want is for my clients to get the jobs that they want. And having been in their shoes, as well as in the hiring manager's shoes, I know what plays into the minds of people selecting candidates. This is why I love to coach professionals in transition.

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

• 09:27 - How do we show executive presence in a job interview?
• 13:27 - Confidence and composure under fire
• 20:42 - Decisiveness in how you answer questions
• 21:40 - Speaking truth to power
• 24:01 - Tone of voice and inflection

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About the host, Renata Bernarde

Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. 

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