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Mastering the Art of Leadership: Executive Communication Coaching Uncovered

George TorokCommunication skills, Executive presence, Executive speaking, Leadership communication

Why Exceptional Communication Skills Matter for Leaders In the competitive landscape of the business world, exceptional communication is essential for executives to drive their teams and organizations forward. A leader’s …

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How Can Emerging Leaders Deal with Imposter Syndrome?

George TorokCommunication skills, Executive presence, Executive speaking, Leadership communication

Imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern in which a person doubts their accomplishments, skills, or abilities and has an internalized fear of being exposed as a fraud or impostor. People with imposter syndrome often feel like they don’t belong or that they have achieved their success due to luck rather than their own abilities.

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public speaking for executives

Public Speaking for Executives

George TorokCommunication skills, Executive speaking, Leadership communication, Public Speaking

Think about the skills that a successful executive must develop.  One of the critical skills is public speaking. Are you clear on what that encompasses and why it’s important?
As a rising executive or executive-hopeful you must communicate effectively with your peers, your superiors and colleagues across the industry. Don’t keep your genius a secret only your boss knows because you will need the support of the peers of your boss to be promoted.

Connect with industry colleagues. Imagine the influence on your boss and bosses’ peers when they hear positive comments about you from the industry.

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Executive presence

What is Executive Presence?

George TorokExecutive presence, Executive speaking, Insights

What is Executive Presence?
I believe that executive presence means that you look, sound and feel like you belong in a leadership role. Presence means that you show up and look like you are present. That you are comfortable and most importantly that you belong in your position. Presence might mean looking good when you don’t feel good. Presence means owing your space – physical, emotional and relational.

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Chief Executive Speaking

George TorokCommunication skills, Executive speaking, Leadership communication, Public Speaking

Your chief executive officer, CEO, could be the most powerful spokesperson for your organization. The market wants to hear from the leader. Customers and clients want to know the CEO. The media are often eager to interview and quote an effective leader. Is your organization getting the best return on the speaking skills of your leader?

Let’s review the results of a few effective speakers and a couple who were not.

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