Presence is more that just being there. -Malcolm S. Forbes

If you're a leader, coach, or communicator seeking to elevate your presence and influence, this episode is a masterclass in showing up with clarity, confidence, and authenticity. Sue Reynolds Frost—Managing Director of Sloan Group International and co-author of Deliberate Mindset—joins us on the Leadership Beyond podcast to unpack the art and science of executive presence. With warmth, candor, and strategic insight, she shares how leaders can align their message, mindset, and somatic cues to inspire trust and drive impact.

Highlights from our conversation with Sue:

• Defining Executive Presence: Sue reframes it as a learnable skill rooted in clarity, confidence, and positive intent—not just charisma or polish.
• Somatic Presence Explained: She breaks down how physicality, tone, and vocal delivery shape how others perceive us—especially in high-stakes moments.
• Common Pitfalls & Coaching Tips: From filler words to incongruent body language, Sue offers practical strategies to build unconscious competence over time.
• The Power of Pause: Learn how intentional silence and breath can enhance clarity, invite engagement, and calm your nervous system.
• Feedback as a Growth Tool: Sue shares two simple ways to get real-time feedback—peer observation and self-recording—to accelerate development.
• Mindset Matters: She emphasizes that skill-building must be paired with a deliberate mindset to avoid self-sabotage and unlock authentic confidence.

Whether you're presenting to a boardroom or mentoring a rising leader, Sue's insights offer a roadmap to show up with purpose and presence. Ready to level up your leadership voice?This episode is your invitation.

Connect with Sue: (7) Sue Reynolds-Frost | LinkedIn

Sloan Group International: https://www.sloangroupinternational.com

Authored by Sue:

Mastering Executive Presence with Sue Reynolds Frost

https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinessdevelopmentcouncil/2025/08/11/your-body-is-your-message-how-somatic-presence-builds-credibility/

Deliberate Mindset: How Thinking Differently Can Help You Succeed In High-Stakes Presentations And Conversations: Hornstein, Jeff, Reynolds-Frost, Sue, Reiner, Ruth: 9781973719632: Amazon.com: Books

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