Leadership Communication & Executive Presence: A 6-Month Professional Coaching Program Guide

1. Program Introduction & Benefits

This program is a comprehensive, 6-month executive coaching journey designed to transform professionals into more influential, authentic, and compelling leaders. Grounded in proven methodologies like the 7 C’s of Executive Presence and Neuroscience-Based Techniques, it moves beyond generic training to provide personalized, experiential learning. The program systematically builds from foundational self-awareness to the mastery of high-stakes communication, ensuring skills are not just learned but integrated into daily leadership practice.

Strategic Benefits for Professionals:

• Enhanced Gravitas and Influence: Develop a commanding yet authentic presence that builds credibility and inspires trust with stakeholders, boards, and teams.
• Mastery of High-Stakes Communication: Gain confidence and skill to deliver clear, compelling messages in critical situations such as board presentations, conflict resolution, and strategic negotiations.
• Increased Emotional Intelligence: Sharpen the ability to read non-verbal cues, practice empathy, and build deeper connections to motivate teams and manage relationships effectively.
• Sustainable Behavioral Change: Through personalized coaching, video feedback, and applied practice, replace unconscious habits with intentional, powerful communication techniques.
• Accelerated Career Trajectory: Build the distinctive leadership brand and executive presence that are key differentiators for advancement into senior and C-suite roles.

2. Program Expansion Strategy

Evaluation: This is a Coaching Program. While the core program is built on a professional coaching model, a supplemental Peer Mentorship layer is recommended to significantly enhance outcomes.

Value Addition & Implementation: A structured peer mentorship component creates a confidential community of practice among participants. This allows for ongoing reinforcement of skills, provides a safe space to share challenges and successes, and fosters accountability between formal coaching sessions. Peers can offer unique perspectives and practice scenarios relevant to their shared organizational context.

• Implementation Note: In Month 2, after core skills are introduced, pair participants into peer mentorship dyads or triads. Provide a simple framework for their monthly meetings, focusing on skill practice, discussing real-world applications, and providing constructive feedback using the program's common language (e.g., the 7 C's).

3. Implementation Roadmap

Launch Phase (Pre-Program to Month 1)

• ✓ Define Success Metrics: Finalize KPIs and baseline measurement tools with stakeholders.
• ✓ Select & Onboard Coaches: Vet and align external/professional coaches on program methodology and tools.
• ✓ Participant Recruitment & Onboarding: Communicate program value, commitment, and expectations. Secure leadership buy-in for participant time.
• ✓ Conduct Baseline Assessments: Administer 360-degree feedback and initial personality/communication style assessments.
• ✓ Kick-off Workshop: Launch with an immersive session introducing the 7 C’s framework, program roadmap, and coaching assignments.

Tracking & Operations (Months 1-6)

• Central Dashboard: Use the selected Coaching Software to track coaching session completion, participant progress notes (with privacy controls), and KPI data.
• Rhythm of Business:
  • Weekly: Participants complete brief practice exercises and journal reflections.
  • Bi-Weekly: One-on-one professional coaching sessions.
  • Monthly: Peer mentorship meetings and thematic group coaching workshops (e.g., storytelling clinic, difficult conversations simulation).
  • Quarterly: Program manager reviews aggregate dashboard data with sponsors and coaches to identify trends and adjust support as needed.

Success Measurement

• Quantitative KPIs:
  • 360-Degree Score Improvement: Target 20-30% aggregate increase in ratings for specific competencies (Credibility, Clarity, Composure) between pre- and post-program assessments.
  • Skill Application Rate: 80%+ of participants log application of learned skills in 3+ real-world scenarios per month via journal entries.
  • Video Analysis Metrics: Measured improvement (25%+) in specific behaviors like strategic pauses, reduced filler words, and engaged eye contact in recorded practice sessions.
• Qualitative KPIs & Feedback:
  • Participant Self-Assessment: Mid-point and final reflections on confidence in high-stakes situations.
  • Stakeholder Feedback: Thematic analysis of unsolicited feedback or follow-up mini-surveys sent to participants' managers/peers.
  • Coach Final Evaluation: Qualitative assessment of each participant's mastery against the 7 C’s framework.

4. Approved Tools List

• Coaching Software: Primary Tool. This is non-negotiable for managing the core program delivery. It will schedule sessions, store secure coaching notes, track goal progress, and house the participant journal/log for application tracking, enabling efficient program management and measurement.
• LMS (Learning Management System): Secondary Tool. Used to host all asynchronous training content (video modules, guides, article links), deliver assessments, and ensure participants have centralized, on-demand access to program resources.
• Personality Test: Supplemental Tool. A validated instrument (or similar) will be used during the Baseline Assessment phase to increase self-awareness and provide a common language for discussing communication styles and preferences within coaching sessions.

5. Resource & Content Library

Training Content for Coaches

• Guide: "Integrating the 7 C's Framework into Coaching Conversations"
• Video Series: "Advanced Techniques for Video Feedback Analysis"
• Article/Guide: "Applying Neuroscience Principles (Anchoring, Mirroring) in Executive Coaching"
• Template: "Structured Session Template for Progressing from Skill Drill to Real-World Application"
• Guide: "Facilitating Peer Mentorship Groups for Maximum Impact"

Training Content for Coachees

• Module 1: Self-Awareness & Authentic Presence
  • Video: "Analyzing Your Baseline: Video Self-Feedback Protocol"
  • Guide: "Vocal Power: Exercises for Pitch, Pace, and Pause"
  • Exercise: "Body Language & Composure Drills for High-Pressure Moments"
  • Worksheet: "My Personal Presence Profile (Strengths & Growth Areas)"
• Module 2: Advanced Communication Skills
  • Video Tutorial: "Structuring a Persuasive Narrative: Storytelling with Data"
  • Interactive Guide: "The Clarity-Credibility-Connection Model for Message Mapping"
  • Simulation: "Handling Hostile Q&A: A Practice Framework"
• Module 3: Emotional Intelligence & Connection
  • Article & Exercise: "Reading the Room: Non-Verbal Cue Recognition"
  • Role-Play Scenario: "Empathy in Action: A Conflict Resolution Dialogue"
  • Guide: "Building Trust Through Strategic Vulnerability"
• Module 4: High-Stakes Application & Influence
  • Template: "Stakeholder Influence Plan"
  • Case Study: "Leading a Difficult Conversation: Step-by-Step Analysis"
  • Workshop Guide: "Peer Feedback Clinic: Refining Your Executive Presence"
  • Template: "My Post-Program Leadership Growth Plan"