--- title: 5 Keys to executive presence description: Learn the five critical keys to developing executive presence and developing your impact and influence. image: https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/hubfs/ED%20Blog/ED%20Images/OEP/Praxis/people%20studying.jpg --- [![Marques-SoM](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/CGMD%20Blog/Images/CGMD%20Images/Logos/Marques-SoM.png?width=1&name=Marques-SoM.png)](http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/som) [![Marques-SoM](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Marques-SoM.png?width=85&name=Marques-SoM.png)](http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/som)   - [Home](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/knowledge) - Featured - [CEO Summit](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/knowledge/tag/ceo-summit-2021) - Categories - [Changing World of Work](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/knowledge/tag/changing-world-of-work) - [Digital Transformation](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/knowledge/tag/digital-transformation) - [Economics](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/knowledge/tag/economics) - [Entrepreneurship](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/knowledge/tag/entrepreneurship) - [Finance and Accounting](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/knowledge/tag/finance-and-accounting) - [Implementation](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/knowledge/tag/implementation) - [Leadership](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/knowledge/tag/leadership) - [Logistics and Supply Chain](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/knowledge/tag/logistics-and-supply-chain) - [Organisational Behaviour](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/knowledge/topic/organisational-behaviour) - [Organisational Resilience](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/knowledge/topic/organisational-resilience) - [Strategic Marketing and Sales](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/knowledge/tag/strategic-marketing-and-sales) - [Strategy](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/knowledge/tag/strategy) - [Sustainability](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/knowledge/tag/sustainability) - [Executive Development](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/knowledge/tag/executive-development) - Content - [Articles](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/knowledge/tag/article) - [Whitepapers](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/knowledge/tag/whitepaper) - [eBooks](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/knowledge/tag/ebook) - [Podcasts](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/knowledge/tag/podcast) - [Webinars](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/knowledge/tag/webinar) - [Videos](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/knowledge/tag/video) - Programmes - [Open Programmes ↗](https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/open-executive-programmes) - [Customised Programmes ↗](https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/executive-development/consultancy-and-custom-solutions) - [MBA Programmes ↗](https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/cranfield-mba-programmes) - [Master's Apprenticeships ↗](https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/management-and-leadership-masterships) - [The Blog](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev) [![JOIN THE KNOWLEDGE HUB](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/417879/b9b69d4d-7ced-4ee8-bd11-b66d3bd4d1b7.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/417879/b9b69d4d-7ced-4ee8-bd11-b66d3bd4d1b7) ### Subscribe you blog for exclusive insights. ![](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/hubfs/ED%20Blog/ED%20Images/OEP/Praxis/people%20studying.jpg) read # 5 Keys to executive presence By Kassia Gardner Presence begins the moment you walk into a room and remains long after you’ve left, but developing presence isn’t a happy coincidence. It needs a thoughtful approach about the way you want to make an impact. If you want to increase your [impact and influence](https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/open-executive-programmes/the-praxis-centre-for-leadership-development/impact-and-influence), then here are five keys to developing your executive presence. ![5 keys to executive presence impact and influence.jpg](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/ED%20Blog/ED%20Images/Specialised/Praxis/5%20keys%20to%20executive%20presence%20impact%20and%20influence.jpg?width=615&height=1358&name=5%20keys%20to%20executive%20presence%20impact%20and%20influence.jpg) [Download a PDF of this 5 keys infographic](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/hubfs/ED%20Blog/ED%20Brochures%20PDF/5%20keys%20to%20executive%20presence%20influence%20and%20impact.pdf)   Professional relationships require more than just professional skills to influence clients and colleagues. By understanding your personal presence and managing it successfully, in your context, you will heighten your credibility and as a result you’ll be better able to achieve results.‬‬   Tags: [leadership](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/leadership), [featured leadership](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/featured-leadership), [praxis centre for leadership development](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/praxis-centre-for-leadership-development), [developing leadership](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/developing-leadership), [organisation](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/organisation), [5 keys](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/5-keys), [inspiring people](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/inspiring-people), [leaders](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/leaders), [influence](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/influence), [impact](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/impact), [executive development](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/executive-development) ### Related Articles ## [“I have more confidence in my own ability, and I believe in myself more.”](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/i-have-more-confidence-in-my-own-ability-and-i-believe-in-myself-more) *( read )* Topics: [leadership](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/leadership), [featured leadership](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/featured-leadership), [praxis centre for leadership development](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/praxis-centre-for-leadership-development), [developing leadership](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/developing-leadership), [organisation](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/organisation), [5 keys](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/5-keys), [inspiring people](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/inspiring-people), [leaders](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/leaders), [influence](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/influence), [impact](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/impact), [executive development](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/executive-development) ## [The Rise of the ‘Accidental Leader’: Why Experience Alone Isn’t Enough (Until It Is)](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/the-rise-of-the-accidental-leader) *( read )* Topics: [leadership](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/leadership), [featured leadership](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/featured-leadership), [praxis centre for leadership development](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/praxis-centre-for-leadership-development), [developing leadership](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/developing-leadership), [organisation](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/organisation), [5 keys](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/5-keys), [inspiring people](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/inspiring-people), [leaders](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/leaders), [influence](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/influence), [impact](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/impact), [executive development](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/executive-development) ## [Strategic Skills for Leaders](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/strategic-skills-for-leaders) *( read )* Topics: [leadership](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/leadership), [featured leadership](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/featured-leadership), [praxis centre for leadership development](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/praxis-centre-for-leadership-development), [developing leadership](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/developing-leadership), [organisation](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/organisation), [5 keys](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/5-keys), [inspiring people](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/inspiring-people), [leaders](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/leaders), [influence](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/influence), [impact](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/impact), [executive development](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/executive-development) [![cranfieldexecutivedevelopmentlogo](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/cranfieldexecutivedevelopmentlogo.png?width=300&name=cranfieldexecutivedevelopmentlogo.png)](https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/executive-development) - - - - - - © Cranfield Management Development Ltd - **[execdev@cranfield.ac.uk](mailto:execdev@cranfield.ac.uk)  ·  [+44 (0)1234 754500](tel:+44%20(0)%201234%20754500)**  ·  [Privacy Policy](https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/privacy-policy)