Elevating Executive Presence
Elevating Executive Presence | Leaders Pathway
You’re skilled. Capable.
Ready for more.
But in the moments that matter,
you don’t always show up the way you want to.
When the pressure is on, you:
don’t think as clearly as you’d like
don’t land your message
overthink, overspeak or hold back
don’t get alignment across your team
aren’t getting the outcomes you expect
see others with less expertise have more influence
You’re capable.
But not always fully seen or heard.
You know your work matters.
But in high-stakes moments:
Show up with clarity, communicate with impact and influence when it matters most.
Sharpen acuity and awareness
Communicate with clarity and authority
Think clearly under pressure
Influence key moments and decisions
Build high-trust teams
Model effective leadership presence
Executive presence is not a personality trait.
It's the leadership skill set
you can develop and rely upon.
In the moments that matter,
executive presence enables leaders to:
- stay clear under pressure
- turn insight into action
- communicate with authority
Elevating Executive Presence (EEP)
turns insight into behaviour you can rely on
in high-stakes moments.
EEP is built on the Leadium 4 × 4
Four dimensions working together to deliver consistent leadership impact.
Refine the mind
Communicate with impact
Signal vitality
Lead with purpose
Develop an aware, adaptable mindset
Sustain perceptive attention
Manage emotions effectively
View strengths and challenges clearly
Engage audiences with intent
Listen with depth and precision
Normalise feedback conversations
Influence direction through discussion
Manage energy deliberately
Project grounded optimism
Structure work for focus and flow
Use body, voice and space skilfully
Build rapport and collaboration
Create psychological safety
Evaluate future possibilities
Foster a culture of care and support
Designed for impactful behaviour change,
EEP grounds leadership development in real work.
Build capability over time
EEP’s feedback loop turns insight into consistent behaviour:
Learn
Apply
Reflect
Refine
Live learning sessions
Leaders Lab workbook and practice
Coaching, peer mentoring and development conversationsÂ
EP Toolkit, habit-stacking nudges
EEP is led by executive presence expert, Sharon Longridge
Formerly an award-winning broadcaster with the ABC, Sharon is an internationally recognised expert in executive presence. Her approach is practical, structured and grounded in real work – focused on embedding behaviour change that lasts.
More about Sharon
Trusted by leaders across organisations including:
One of the best leadership courses I’ve ever attended.
Jim Williams
VP, Salesforce
Sharon has a lasting reputation across the organisation for her skill and coaching.
Colleen Deagan
GM Organisational Development, Qantas
Sharon delivered some of the most impressive executive training I’ve participated in.
Dr Hannah Brown
Executive Director (Acting), SARDI
Develop the clarity, communication and presence
to influence what matters – consistently.
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Strengthen how you think, communicate and lead
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