Advanced Executive Presence
Advanced Executive Presence
Overview
3-day in-person program
In today’s competitive workforce, there is an increasing demand for authentic leadership and leaders with a trusted executive presence. This landscape calls for visionary leaders with memorable leadership styles and effective interpersonal skills to make a lasting impact within organizations and teams.
The Advanced Executive Presence program equips you with must-have skills to become an inspirational and confident speaker who stands out as a successful leader. Through personalized coaching and the art of storytelling, you will gain effective communication skills to become a personable communicator that quickly builds professional relationships and understands the value of personal expression and the communication process.
The Advanced Executive Presence training builds on the success of High-Impact Leadership and will prepare you for your Leadership Stage. See how these two programs complement each other.
Features, Dates, & Cost
In-Person
- Three-day executive presence training at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business campus
- World-renowned Berkeley Haas and Executive Education Faculty
- Former professional actor Mark Rittenberg as Faculty Director
- Practical exercises and speeches that lead to immediate retention
- Highly interactive environment
- Exclusive networking opportunities
- Access to the program alumni community
- Advanced Executive Presence Certificate of Completion
We are currently in the process of scheduling dates for this program. Please join our contact list to be contacted when the next program is scheduled.
Who It's For
- Senior Executives
- Directors
- Vice Presidents
- C-Suite Executives
- Senior Managers
- Individuals moving into a management role
- Entrepreneurs pitching to investors
- A group of colleagues or team who would like to advance their skills together
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Faculty
Sample Curriculum
Group Programs
Certificates
Certificate of Completion
Signal your professional achievement to your network and get recognized for your completion! Upon successful completion of the program, UC Berkeley Executive Education grants a verified digital certificate of completion to participants that you are encouraged to add to your profiles.
Note: This program results in a digital certificate of completion and is not eligible for degree credit/CEUs. After successful completion of the program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you directly. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of UC Berkeley Executive Education.

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Testimonials
"This was an outstanding experience! Exactly the skill needed as we return to the office."
- Global Program Manager, Google"The experience was transformative. The unique blend of styles in the delivery made this one of the most impactful learning experiences I have ever taken. The skills I learned and practiced give me a launching point further along in my skill journey that I ever expected."
- Supply Chain Director, Microsoft"This is one of the best things that has ever happened to me...I always used to wonder how to engage an audience and this program taught me that."
- Senior Member of Technical Staff, Salesforce"A life-changing experience. Today, my presence, communication, conviction, intention, and knowledge are at the next level. The faculty team is composed of some of the world's best professionals. I'm empowered to face any upcoming professional challenge understanding the importance of presence without attitude. The Advanced Execute Presence Program at Berkeley is the most impactful and effective educational program I had the opportunity to complete."
- Associate Director Global Marketing, Baxter Healthcare Corporation"The focus on authenticity, vulnerability, and building genuine human connections is absolutely unparalleled in other courses of this nature. Kudos to the faculty for designing a course in line with where the modern workplace is headed!"
- Principal Engineer, Salesforce