Leaders learn about self‑awareness as a core leadership capability and gain practical tips for improving executive presence in high‑stakes environments. Participants also explore what executive presence is, how it’s developed, and how self‑awareness strengthens credibility, confidence, and trust.

You will:

• Strengthen your self-awareness and accelerate your leadership impact by learning about self-awareness and how to mentor emerging leaders
• Identify and overcome common stumbling blocks that inhibit self-awareness
• Create a developmental workplace culture with techniques for building high-trust relationships that foster effective leadership
• Master the art of influence without authority by using your network to generate trust, purpose, and energy
• Reclaim 18 to 24 percent of your time for higher-value work by uncovering hidden time drains through leadership assessments
• Gain tools for how to mentor emerging leaders and how to be a better leader for their executive team through trust‑based influence and purpose‑driven leadership

Topics you will explore include:

What Do You Learn in an Executive Leadership Program?

In an executive leadership program, leaders develop self‑awareness skills, executive presence, and the ability to lead with purpose. Participants learn how to mentor emerging leaders, strengthen executive team performance, influence without authority, and apply practical leadership strategies in complex, real‑world environments.

What Is Executive Presence and How Do You Get It?

Executive presence is the ability to inspire trust and credibility as a leader. It’s developed through self‑awareness, clear communication, emotional intelligence, and consistent leadership behavior—skills emphasized throughout Babson’s executive leadership training.

How Do You Lead with Purpose?

To lead with purpose, you align your values and decisions with a clear sense of meaning and impact. Purpose‑driven leaders use self‑awareness to understand what motivates them and their teams, then lead in ways that build trust and long‑term results. Executive leadership programs help leaders clarify purpose and translate it into everyday leadership behaviors.

How Do You Mentor Emerging Leaders?

Mentoring emerging leaders starts with self‑awareness and active listening. Strong executive leaders provide opportunities for growth while modeling purpose‑driven leadership and executive presence. Executive leadership training helps leaders learn to mentor and develop future leaders with confidence and clarity.

What Are Tips for Improving My Executive Presence?

Improving executive presence starts with increasing self‑awareness and understanding how your body language and decision‑making are perceived. Executive leadership programs help leaders strengthen executive presence through feedback and real‑world practice. They focus on teaching clear messaging, confident delivery, and purposeful leadership behaviors.

How Can I Be a Better Leader for My Executive Team?

To be a better leader for your executive team, you want to lead with clarity, trust, and purpose. This means strengthening self‑awareness, communicating expectations clearly, and creating space for collaboration and accountability. C-suite leadership training, leadership programs for executives, senior leadership training programs, and executive leadership training like Owning Your Leadership equip leaders with the tools and confidence to guide executive teams through complexity and change.

This leadership certificate functions as an organizational leadership certificate for senior leaders seeking formal recognition of their leadership development. The program is ideal for executives and senior leaders looking for advanced senior leadership courses that translate self‑awareness into real organizational impact.

Designed for senior leaders and executives responsible for executive leadership and management across teams, functions, and initiatives. That includes:

• Managers looking to grow their leadership skills and make a bigger impact at work
• Executive leadership in diverse, dynamic, and complex organizations
• Leadership development professionals who are charged with talent management
• Leaders in charge of special initiatives or cross-functional projects requiring collaboration across silos

Tuition and all program materials, including videos, presentations, case studies, articles, workbooks, self-assessments, and action plan.

• Recognition and Credentialing: An advanced certificate that serves as verifiable proof of learning and achievement, which can be displayed on platforms such as LinkedIn and included on your resume and portfolio
• Course Content and Learning Outcomes: You gain industry-relevant knowledge, practical skills, and frameworks designed for professionals seeking career advancement or specialization
• Expert Instruction: Experienced faculty, industry leaders, and professionals with real-world expertise teach our courses
• Networking Opportunities: You gain access to a network of peers, alumni, and industry professionals.
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In-Person Only

• Daily lunches, snacks, and refreshments at the Babson Executive Conference Center
• Networking Reception on Day 1, immediately following the session

Please note: Travel and personal expenses are not included (such as alcoholic beverages consumed with meals and other incidentals).

Upon completion of this program, you will earn an advanced certificate.