Presenting to Senior Executives

Presenting to Senior Executives

50mIntermediate2020-10-28

Authors

Tatiana Kolovou

Tatiana Kolovou

Faculty Member at Kelley School of Business

Course details

Exposure to senior executives (also known as the C suite) can change the trajectory of your career. If you’re presenting to this audience, you need to navigate unique challenges, like getting their attention and garnering action. In this course, learn methods you can use to communicate your message effectively to these key decision makers, resulting in buy-in and response. Discover the value of brevity and the importance of conveying the return on investment (ROI). Learn how to handle challenging questions, frame your message, harness the power of story, and use a high-level approach. Explore how to navigate the unexpected, from interruptions and tech failures to re-engaging the distracted. Additionally, find out how to demonstrate competence, earn credibility, and generate results by making the most of your presentation opportunity.

Skills covered

Executive LeadershipLeadership and ManagementOne-Off

Concepts

Introduction

  • Presenting to senior executives

Before Presenting to Senior Executives

  • Understanding the executive audience
  • Communicating with senior executives before your presentation
  • Anticipating tough questions from senior executives

During and After Presenting to Executives

  • Framing your message to senior executives
  • Make your presentation valuable for senior executives
  • Engage your executive audience with relevant stories
  • Following up with senior executives

Managing the Unexpected

  • Navigating last minute meeting time crunches
  • Managing meeting technology glitches
  • Redirecting a distracted audience
  • Managing interruptions while presenting

Conclusion

  • Practicing for high-stakes presentations
40,000 Toman