Executive Presence

Lead with clarity. Think with depth. Sound like the global leader you are.


What This Is

This is not a language course.
This is a leadership development experience — built for globally minded professionals who want to express themselves with not just confidence, but substance.

The program goes beyond tone and grammar. It explores the cultural, intellectual, and strategic dimensions of executive communication:

  • What is business leadership in the global age?
  • How does cultural background shape communication and power?
  • What thinking frameworks help you move from tactical to strategic presence?

You’ll learn to think, speak, and lead at a level that matches your ambition — with the tools of social science, cultural literacy, and practical leadership insight.


What You’ll Gain

By the end of the program, you will:

  • Speak with clarity, poise, and authority in high-stakes business environments
  • Understand how leadership is performed differently across cultures
  • Navigate cross-cultural business dynamics with insight, not just politeness
  • Develop intellectual range and confidence in global conversations
  • Ground your communication in strategic thinking, not just verbal polish

Curriculum Highlights

Module 1: The Business Leader in the Global Era

  • The role of business in global society
  • Capitalism, responsibility, and leadership narratives
  • How founders and executives shape markets — and public trust

Module 2: Cultural Proficiency & Modernity

  • What is “Western tone” and where did it come from?
  • The history of Western self-expression and global influence
  • Understanding the non-Western self and strategic cultural navigation

Module 3: Thinking Like a Leader (Core Concepts)

  • Causality, systems, and storytelling in business
  • Negotiation frameworks and decision-making logic
  • The difference between giving answers and offering perspective

Module 4: Executive Expression in Practice

  • Building tone, presence, and message strategy
  • Speaking with conviction — even in unfamiliar contexts
  • Using silence, framing, and brevity to build authority

Who It’s For

  • Global executives or founders working in international environments
  • Professionals with strong technical or operational backgrounds now moving into leadership
  • Non-native English speakers who want not just fluency, but strategic voice
  • Professionals curious about how to think about business as a cultural role

Format & Delivery

Optional: Curated intellectual reading list, journal prompts, or writing tasks (in English)

Signature Coaching Program (6–8 sessions):
1:1 delivery with tailored readings, discussions, and live coaching
Includes custom feedback on live meetings or written comms (optional)

Long-Term Advisory (by application):
Ongoing engagement for founders and C-suite leaders

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