How to Get Executive Presence | Melanie Espeland | TEDxFarmingdale

Everybody talks about executive presence, but no one quite knows how to get it. Executive Coach Melanie Espeland has worked with thousands of powerful professionals from hedge fund managers to influencers to improve their gravitas, leadership, and executive presence skills. In this talk, Espeland shares valuable insights on how to project executive presence, authority, confidence, and poise - no matter who you are. You can learn the key elements of executive presence, and start commanding attention today!
*Note: Executive presence means being able to give your TEDx Talk right after breaking your foot! Our speaker forgoed painkillers, stayed seated, and wore an orthopedic boot to make it happen. A lesson in you never know what life will throw at you - but if you have executive presence, you can make almost anything work! Melanie Espeland is an Executive Coach, Consultant, and Entrepreneur. A businessperson with the heart of a creative, she also is an occasional Voice Actor and Painter.
Melanie has 15 years of experience in strategy, operations, and executive coaching. She is a member of the Forbes Council and has been featured on NBC, ABC, CBS, Business Insider, and more. Melanie has worked with prominent corporate clients including Google, Facebook, IBM, and Morgan Stanley; as well as individuals such as business leaders, influencers, and Olympic athletes.
Currently, Melanie manages Espeland Enterprises, her coaching firm; Espeland Consulting, her management consulting firm; and is working on a few new projects in stealth mode. Her coaching firm offers 1-on-1 coaching, group coaching, masterclasses, online classes, and more. Melanie continuously evolves her approach to serve clients in executive presence and executive advisory, with deep dives in key areas such as voice and appearance. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@scotts1409]

Melanie is a rockstar - she’s my Executive Coach and has taught me a ton of valuable insights. Congrats to her on this ted talk!

[@KAMEHAME]

Best summary of gravitas I could find online

[@lexie8784]

What a great talk! So succinct and helpful, and what a powerful story!

[@mslfuller]

After hearing this Talk for the second time, Melanie's calm presence illustrates executive control and a confident presence quite well. ✊🏽❤️

[@laceyplatt5872]

Wow! What a story!! Thanks for sharing!

[@beatriceweber8179]

Thanks for sharing. This is great ❤