BUS 187 — Executive Presence Mastery: Essential Leadership and Influencing Skills
Quarter: Fall
Day(s): Tuesdays
Course Format: On-campus (About Formats)
Duration: 6 weeks
Date(s): Oct 3—Nov 14
Time: 6:30—8:20 pm (PT)
Refund Deadline: Oct 5
Unit: 1
Tuition: $525
Instructor(s): Tracy Wilk, JeanAnn Nichols
Limit: 40
Class Recording Available: No
Status: Closed
Please Note: This course has a different schedule than what was previously published. The course will meet on 6 Tuesdays, from October 3 to November 14, 6:30 - 8:20 pm (PT). There will be no class on October 31.
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Fall
On-campus
Tuesdays
6:30—8:20 pm (PT)
Date(s)
Oct 3—Nov 14
6 weeks
Refund Date
Oct 5
1 Unit
Fees
$525
Instructor(s):
Tracy Wilk, JeanAnn Nichols
Limit
40
Recording
No
Closed
Please Note: This course has a different schedule than what was previously published. The course will meet on 6 Tuesdays, from October 3 to November 14, 6:30 - 8:20 pm (PT). There will be no class on October 31.
ACCESS THE SYLLABUS »
(subject to change)
The most important thing you need to know about executive presence is that it's not just about what you say or how you look but how you make others feel. Your ability to inspire faith, build relationships, and connect with people personally is what truly sets a leader apart. Developing executive presence isn't optional; it's crucial for professional success, whether you are working in an office, hybrid, or fully remote. It involves projecting confidence, authenticity, and credibility in your interactions with others. Yet few people know how to develop these skills, and even fewer know how to master them. This course covers the essential elements of executive presence and strategies for creating a unique, personal approach using three distinct learning modules:
Module 1: Increasing Self-Awareness and Managing Emotions. Learn to increase self-awareness, manage emotions, and ground yourself in high-pressure situations. We'll explore how internal stories, imposter syndrome, and ego can impact executive presence.
Module 2: Influencing the Opinions of Others. Discover the importance of framing, storytelling, and putting the focus on others. Learn how to "read the room," better understand your role in the story, and shift perceptions of key stakeholders, and practice skills to help you manage anxiety on performance day.
Module 3: Developing Executive Presence. Acquire practical strategies to improve communication, body language, and overall presence. Build credibility and influence, and establish a leadership presence that inspires others by leading by example, communicating effectively, and demonstrating results.
Module 1: Increasing Self-Awareness and Managing Emotions. Learn to increase self-awareness, manage emotions, and ground yourself in high-pressure situations. We'll explore how internal stories, imposter syndrome, and ego can impact executive presence.
Module 2: Influencing the Opinions of Others. Discover the importance of framing, storytelling, and putting the focus on others. Learn how to "read the room," better understand your role in the story, and shift perceptions of key stakeholders, and practice skills to help you manage anxiety on performance day.
Module 3: Developing Executive Presence. Acquire practical strategies to improve communication, body language, and overall presence. Build credibility and influence, and establish a leadership presence that inspires others by leading by example, communicating effectively, and demonstrating results.
TRACY WILK
Executive Coach; Former Vice President, Google Payments
Tracy Wilk works with technology and financial leaders and teams to help them develop effective responses to challenging leadership and management situations. Earlier, Wilk held senior management roles at Google, where he received a Great Manager Award, and at Cybersource, Visa, and First Data. He received an MBA from UC Berkeley. JEANANN NICHOLS
Executive Mentor and Leadership Coach; Former Vice President, Intel
JeanAnn Nichols helps senior leaders grow their skills and thrive in the rapidly changing global ecosystem. She incorporates illustrative stories and actionable advice into every class session. Nichols received an MBA from Santa Clara University and coaching certification from the International Coaching Federation. Textbooks for this course:
There are no required textbooks; however, some fee-based online readings may be assigned.