Executive Presence and Influence

The journey begins with a focus on your authentic self - the foundation of true executive presence. You’ll explore how to build credible 
and lasting confidence, raise self-awareness, and align your communication with your values and personal leadership brand. This inside
out approach provides the tools to project authenticity, clarity, and credibility in every interaction

Learn to craft and deliver compelling, persuasive messages that connect with your audience. Through the art  of storytelling, you’ll develop  the ability to navigate diverse situations, demonstrate adaptability, and use emotional intelligence to engage others - even under pressure. By the end of the day, you’ll be equipped to communicate your vision and inspire others to action.

Learn to communicate with clarity, brevity, and influence. Explore practical techniques for crafting strong openings and closings, adapting your message to different audiences, and persuading others - with or without authority. You’ll also examine the role of emotion in business communication and how to use it authentically to build connection and impact. The day covers the nuances of influence across channels, from email and one-to-one conversations to group presentations.

Six weeks after the in-person component, participants reconvene for a virtual masterclass designed to reinforce learning and strengthen communication effectiveness in virtual settings. This session helps modern leaders maintain executive presence, influence, and facilitation skills across hybrid and virtual platforms.

Paul A. Slattery is the Founder of NxtGen Executive Presence. He is one of only five Certified Master Instructors (iCMI) worldwide and the only one in Europe  accredited by iSpeak, a global leader in communication and presentation skills training. Paul is Programme Director with UCD Smurfit Executive Development, where he leads the Executive Presence & Influence short executive programme, and serves as Expert Facilitator on the UCD Smurfit MBA Leadership Development Programme, delivering a distinctive team-based communication and presentation skills module. With over 25 years of international experience in strategic sales, business development, and leadership, Paul has held senior roles including Global Account Director, Regional Sales Director, and Country Manager within the technology sector. Since 2004, he has run his own successful business providing executive education, mentoring, and coaching to organisations worldwide. A dynamic keynote speaker and executive coach, Paul brings deep expertise in leadership communication, influence, and executive presence.