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“Ours is a relationship business, the stronger our relationship with our clients, the more our business grows. Leading with Presence teaches us the vital communication skills to help build trusting relationships with our clients.”

– John Redwine, Director of Skills Development, Fidelity Investments

Client Solutions  |  Leading with Presence

Leading with Presence
Motivate teams, build relationships, and develop your
authentic leadership style.

Who should attend: Leaders who manage, influence, or advise others daily. 

The Ariel Group's original two-day Leading with Presence program teaches individuals to harness their innate personal leadership presence to achieve break-through results in effective communication, collaboration with diverse groups, and forging strong, lasting, trust-based relationships with clients and colleagues.

Built on our model for Leadership Presence and using experiential, theater-based exercises, Leading with Presence allows participants to explore their unique personal histories to create and strengthen an authentic, individual leadership style that supports effective organizational leadership.

Business Outcomes

  • Improvise and think on their feet with poise and confidence
  • Deliver messages using impactful vocal variety and body language
  • Act and speak flexibly and in the moment 
  • Reflect on "crucible moments" that made them the leader they are
  • Understand their own story and develop their own authentic communication style
  • Sharpen listening and observation skills to project empathy
  • Use storytelling and metaphor to make strategy more succinct, compelling, and engaging

Leadership Presence Book
Ariel's Book: Leadership Presence
is available at your local or online bookseller. Click here to order or learn more.

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