Executive presence is one of those things that you take time to notice in someone. However, if someone doesn’t have what it takes, you will notice immediately. Hence, before we talk about what is executive presence and how to develop it, let’s get into what you must avoid:
Never over-justify your hypothesis; you need to believe what you say before others do
Don’t overdo theory. Everyone knows the theory; your personal opinion counts more than theories
Presentations are for reference only; use them sparingly
Never interrupt others when they are speaking
Do not get into lengthy monologues and lose the attention of your audience