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Foundations of Executive Presence

Led by Rob Salafia, this self-paced course helps you build the mindset, presence, and communication style of today’s most effective leaders.

Course Details

Develop your voice and presence

Strengthen how you communicate and carry yourself

Practical and actionable

Built from strategies Rob uses with leaders at MIT and Fortune 500 companies

Clear framework

Understand and apply the core components of executive presence

Self-paced format

Learn on your schedule, revisit lessons as needed

E-Learning Platform

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Show up with confidence.
Lead with credibility.

You’re capable, intelligent, and results-driven. But sometimes, that’s not enough.

Executive presence is the missing link—the quality that influential leaders possess. And while it’s often talked about, it’s rarely taught.

This self-paced course, led by Rob Salafia—executive coach at MIT Sloan, CEO of Protagonist Consulting, and author of Leading from Your Best Self—will help you develop the mindset, presence, and communication style that define today’s most effective leaders.

🎥 Start Here: What is Executive Presence—and Why Does It Matter?
In under 5 minutes, Rob Salafia—executive coach at MIT and author of Leading from Your Best Self—explains why executive presence is the hidden edge behind the most impactful leaders. If you’ve ever been told to “show up more” or felt overlooked despite strong performance, this is your starting point.

Self-paced. Practical. Designed for real-world leadership.

This course is designed for professionals ready to lead with greater confidence, clarity, and presence. It’s for those who’ve been told to “show up more” but haven’t been shown how, or who feel overlooked despite strong performance. It’s also for leaders who want to support others in stepping into more visible, impactful roles.

You’ll get a practical framework to build presence from the inside out—covering mindset, voice, physical presence, and communication. The content is focused, applicable, and designed to help you show up with consistency, confidence, and credibility.

Embody the behaviors of an authentic and confident leader in all environments

Project a positive and approachable presence to enhance influence

Demonstrate enhanced vocal presence skills to land messages with impact

Improved communication skills: to understand the context of one’s words so they carry meaning and create inspired action

Deal with conflict in a productive manner with a positive outcome

Maintain composure and critical thinking skills in stressful situations to generate great results

Build relational intelligence: empathy, mindful listening, mindful speaking, and an appreciation for difference

Step into leadership moments with storytelling

Utilize 4 tools to overcome resistance and create momentum

Bring vision and strategy to life to create inspired action

Meet Rob

Driven by a passion to coach business leaders to develop their presence, tell compelling stories, and establish authentic connections, Rob Salafia combines two decades of experience as a top leadership development executive with a stellar past career in the performing arts.

In his current professional role, he assists leaders in their quests to build sharper levels of emotional and narrative intelligence, transition into higher organizational levels, and share their visions and strategies in compelling and relevant ways.

Great storytellers are willing to open themselves up and allow us to be in the story with them. We feel what they feel. We see what they see. And, most of all, we gain the realization and insight from the experience that they have had. Their story is our story.

A few of our delighted clientele

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Executive Presence?

Executive presence is the ability to project confidence, credibility, and clarity—especially under pressure. It’s how you show up, how you’re perceived, and how effectively you lead and influence others. It’s not about being the loudest voice in the room—it’s about being the most grounded, trustworthy, and compelling one.

How long is the course?

The course includes short, focused modules you can complete at your own pace. Most participants complete it in under 2 hours.

Is this course live or self-paced?

It’s fully self-paced. You can start anytime and revisit the material as often as you’d like.

Who is this course best suited for?

It’s designed for professionals at all levels who want to strengthen how they show up—whether you’re preparing for a leadership role, managing a team, or simply looking to increase your influence.

Do I need to be in a leadership role to benefit?

Not at all. This course is about presence, not titles. Whether you’re leading projects, teams, or preparing for your next move, the tools apply.

What’s the format of the content?

Short video lessons, reflective exercises, and practical takeaways you can apply immediately.

Can I recommend this course to someone on my team?

Yes. It’s a great resource for managers looking to support rising talent in developing their presence and confidence.

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