Dec24 - ExecPres

Transform from a doer to a leader with AI: speak with clarity, influence decisions, and lead with confidence

McKinsey & Company

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Thumbtack

Harvard University

Yue Zhao

Chief Product & Technology Officer, Executive Coach, Author, Venture Partner

Master Executive Presence & Communication with AI

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You deliver results, solve problems, and execute with speed. Everyone relies on you to get things done.But when it comes to visibility, recognition, or promotion, others get the spotlight.The difference isn’t just what you do, but how you’re seen. To move from “trusted operator” to “recognized leader,” you need two things:➡️ Executive presence – projecting confidence, authority, and leadership➡️ Communication mastery – framing your ideas in ways executives adopt and act onBoth are learnable skills. And with the right frameworks, coaching, and AI-powered practice, you can master them. WHAT CHANGES WHEN YOU MASTER EXECUTIVE PRESENCEBefore this course, you may feel:•&nbsp;You have great ideas but are rarely looked to for decision-making input•&nbsp;Nervous, talked-over, or ignored in leadership&nbsp;conversations•&nbsp;Great at execution but not able to influence critical leadership-level strategy After this course, you’ll:•&nbsp;Command rooms (virtual and in-person) with presence and clarity•&nbsp;Influence executives, peers, and cross-functional partners with ease•&nbsp;Be trusted as a leader, not just a doer•&nbsp;Walk into high-stakes conversations fully prepped, with AI as your secret weapon THE SKILLS YOU'LL MASTER (FASTER WITH AI) AND WHAT YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITHBy the end of this course, you will:•&nbsp;Communicate with clarity and authority: Frame your ideas in executive-ready language that earns trust and buy-in•&nbsp;Project executive presence: Use body language, tone, and mindset to command attention in both in-person and virtual rooms•&nbsp;Influence and persuade effectively: Adapt your style across functions, audiences, and contexts to move decisions forward•&nbsp;Build credibility and confidence: Strengthen your self-assurance, emotional intelligence, and ability to inspire action•&nbsp;Leverage AI to accelerate growth: Use powerful prompts to prep for tough conversations, polish communications, and practice delivery in minutes WHAT TO EXPECT OVER 3 WEEKSIn this live, cohort-based course, you’ll learn and immediately apply the principles of executive presence and high-impact communication. Instead of abstract frameworks or dull theory, every session is designed to be hands-on and grounded in real workplace scenarios you face as a leader. Over three weeks, you’ll practice through interactive role-plays, analyze real examples of high-stakes conversations, and experiment with AI tools that help you prep and perform in minutes. All sessions are delivered live (with recordings available to rewatch anytime), and you’ll walk away with practical skills, prompts, and tactics you can use immediately in your next executive meeting, team presentation, or 1:1 with leadership. You’ll get:•&nbsp;3 weeks of live, cohort-based learning•&nbsp;Interactive role-plays &amp; practice sessions to apply skills immediately•&nbsp;Take-home projects tied to real workplace challenges•&nbsp;Live Q&amp;A with Yue Zhao to get direct coaching on your toughest situations•&nbsp;AI tools &amp; prompts to keep improving long after the course ends•&nbsp;Lifetime access to materials, recordings, and a network of peers IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?This course is for you if:•&nbsp;You’re a senior manager or director (4+ years experience), praised for your execution but overlooked for strategic input or promotions•&nbsp;You want to increase your visibility and influence with senior leaders•&nbsp;You want to communicate with authority and impact that lands, especially in high-stakes settings•&nbsp;You’re ambitious, open to feedback, and ready to accelerate into executive leadership WHY YUE IS THE INSTRUCTOR AND EXECUTIVE COACH SENIOR LEADERS TRUSTYue ascended the ranks from Product Manager to Chief Product Officer at top Silicon Valley companies like Thumbtack, Meta, and Instagram in under 10 years — an enviable career trajectory that few achieve. Since 2016, Yue has coached hundreds of senior leaders to gain visibility, influence executive decisions, and drive impact in ambiguous, high-stakes environments. Her biggest learning as a double minority? To get noticed and over-index on the soft skills. Prioritize learning how to get noticed by senior executives, influence company defining decisions, and be perceived as a rising star. The key to getting opportunities to build large teams, run P&amp;Ls, or be “in the room” is not data and logic, but emotion and relationships.&nbsp; In this course, Yue shares her strategic frameworks for gaining visibility, battle-tested tactics to manage difficult conversations, and insider strategies to increase influence.&nbsp;Enroll today to transform your leadership style from a “workhorse” to a “racehorse” in your organization.&nbsp; JOIN HUNDREDS OF ALUMNI FROM:Slack, OpenAI, Instacart, Guild Education, SurveyMonkey, Amazon, Uber, Venture Firms, Revolve, Paypal, Braze, Meta, Thumbtack, Google, Capitol One, Figma, Microsoft, AI startups, EY, Deloitte, All Raise, Sift, Sprout Social, and more.

Get buy-in from executives, consistently, without struggling to be heard

Senior Managers, Directors, and Principal ICs who aspire to be a part of senior leadership. Min 4 years of work experience.

Those who feel overlooked or talked over, and want to better manage a room, increase their influence, and get noticed.

Those who want to more effectively communicate their value, seniority, and leadership style to their leaders or hiring managers.

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What you’ll get out of this course

Learn how to facilitate and stand out as a leader in executive reviews, VP-level discussions, and large group meetings.

Land high-stakes conversations and get decisions to stick

Improve your body language, voice control, and emotional intelligence. Learn how to develop a commanding presence, gain respect, and improve your leadership capabilities.

Increase your presence and command of a room visually

Learn how to frame your communications based on your audience (executives, peers, team, technical, not technical, etc), answer difficult questions on the spot, and move critical conversations forward.

Adapt your communication style to effectively influence across functions and org lines

Maintain and enhance executive presence in remote-first or remote-only environments. Learn to build rapport and direct your influence through video.

Battle-tested tactics for virtual and remote-first workplaces

Build rapport with executives, gain their trust, and manage their expectations effectively.

Meet and manage up to your leadership with confidence

80%+ of communication is non-verbal. Maintain a powerful posture at the table and virtually. Have your presence acknowledged. Learn to use your appearance to your advantage. Accessorize your way to visibility and power.

Polish your appearance, posture, and tone to gain respect

Women and Minorities face additional challenges when it comes to holding power and building influence. Learn unique tactics for balancing gender and cultural norms and contradictory expectations!

Overcome biases and stereotypes in executive leadership

Learn how to use AI tools to help you practice for high-stakes conversations, improve your verbal communication, and draft concise written communications.

Use AI tools to prep and practice

Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.

Lifetime access

Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.

Community of peers

Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.

Certificate of completion

Get real-time feedback on top-of-mind challenges. Role-play and practice during breakouts with your peers. 

Breakout sessions

Submit written and video communication examples for tactical, tailored feedback from Yue. 

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May 7, 2022

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Copy/paste AI prompts to help you practice and prep for high-stakes conversations. Simple frameworks to apply to your next executive or large group communication, verbal and written.

"Plug & Play" frameworks and tips

Tailor the frameworks to your leadership style and your work environment through live 1:1 coaching and extensive Q&amp;A.

Long Q&A session with individual practice

Help each other practice. Learn from the questions of like-minded peers.

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