At some point in every leadership career, performance alone isn’t enough. Advancement often comes down to how you show up in the room – how clearly you communicate, how confidently you handle difficult conversations and whether others trust you to influence decisions. This is where executive presence matters.
Executive presence isn’t about personality or style. It’s about credibility. Leaders with executive presence communicate ideas clearly, stay composed under pressure and know how to engage different audiences – from frontline teams to boards and senior executives. It’s often the difference between having a good idea and having that idea taken seriously.
This is one of the core topics explored in the Healthcare Executive Leadership Program, a 10-week virtual cohort designed for healthcare leaders preparing for broader leadership roles or looking to strengthen their impact in senior roles. In this program, you’ll learn how executive presence shows up in real leadership settings – from presenting ideas to senior leadership to flexing communication styles to engage and influence across audiences. For many participants, strengthening executive presence becomes a turning point in their leadership journey – helping them step forward with greater clarity, visibility, and influence.
Program Dates: April 29 – July 1, 2026
Schedule: Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon (live virtual)
Cost: $3,450 per person, group discounts available
Scholarships are available for public hospital districts. If you’re a PHD employee and are interested in the scholarship, please contact Joanna Castellanos at [email protected].
Please visit the Healthcare Executive Leadership Program page for more information. If you have any questions about this program or any WHS leadership development program, contact Jenn Bui at [email protected]. (Jenn Bui)