This last year has been a tough one for many people and Mary is no exception, there have been times when she has been knocked down, when she has questioned what on earth she is doing in this high pressure role, and yet she keeps getting back up, and each time she does she grows in confidence.
So what has changed for this CFO?
Mary has been cultivating her Executive Presence, which I define as being her ability to inspire confidence in both her capabilities and her potential.
How has Mary done this?
- By carving out time for a strategic pause in her busy work schedule so that she can reflect on her vision and priorities
- Acknowledging and embodying her strengths and achievements
- Challenging the beliefs which have held her back from communicating with clarity
- Fully embracing who she is as a leader, with all her imperfections
- Learning to centre herself around her values and her purpose so that when all around is chaos she maintains her calm and her focus
- Being courageous enough to step outside her comfort zone and build a profile outside her own organisation
I encourage you to ask yourself:
“Who is the leader I want to be?” and “What am I doing to move myself in the right direction?”
If you want to cultivate your executive presence check out the details to access my free masterclass below.
Executive Presence Masterclass
3 strategies for cultivating your executive presence
Technical brilliance is no longer enough - As a CFO you need Executive Presence!
In this masterclass we explored 3 strategies for cultivating your executive presence so that you:
- Become more influential with your stakeholders
- Get greater cut through with your ideas
- Have more impact when it matters
With 30+ years' experience in finance roles including CFO I understand the challenges you face, and as an accredited and experienced executive coach I have the skills to help you overcome them.
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Sue
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