Executive Presence: Why Women Hold Back—and How to Be Heard
You don’t need better words.
You need to trust yourself in the moment you’re about to speak.
this is A live masterclass for high-achieving professionals who are ready to stop hesitating and start being heard.
May 5
12–1 PM EST
Live on Zoom
THE MIRROR
You’ve been in that meeting.
You have the thought.
You see exactly where the conversation needs to go.
You know what should be said.
And then…
You pause.
You start thinking:
“Is this the right moment?”
“How do I say this the right way?”
“What if I’m wrong?”
So you wait.
And the room moves on.
Someone else speaks.
The decision gets made.
And afterward, you’re left thinking:
“I should have said something.”
"I used to sit in meetings knowing I had something to say, but I would hold back or overthink it. After working with Yann, I speak up earlier and with more clarity—and people actually listen." — Senior Director, Tech
THE TRUTH
This isn’t about confidence.
It’s not about communication skills.
It’s not about having the “perfect” phrasing.
It’s a pattern.
A pattern built from years of:
– being rewarded for being agreeable
– being taught to be polished instead of direct
– prioritizing being liked over being clear
And in high-stakes rooms?
That pattern costs you influence.
"What changed wasn’t just what I said—it was how I showed up. I stopped second-guessing myself and started trusting my instincts in the moment. That’s been a game changer for my leadership." — VP, Finance
THE SHIFT
Executive presence isn’t something you “add on.”
It’s how you show up:
– before you’ve overthought it
– before you’ve softened it
– before you’ve talked yourself out of it
In this masterclass, you’ll learn how to:
Trust your thinking in real time
Speak before the moment passes
Hold your ground without overexplaining
Stop second-guessing what you already know
This is not about becoming someone else.
It’s about becoming the version of you
who already knows what to say—and says it.
"I’m more direct, more confident, and I don’t feel the need to explain myself as much. My voice carries differently now—and that’s changed how I’m perceived as a leader." — Director, Product
WHO THIS IS FOR
This session is for you if:
– You know you’re capable of more influence than you’re currently having
– You’ve left meetings wishing you had spoken up more
– You tend to overthink how you say things instead of just saying them
– You want to be seen as clear, decisive, and trusted
Whether you’re leading teams, contributing in high-stakes rooms, or stepping into bigger visibility—
This work applies.
"I didn’t realize how much I was holding myself back until this work. It’s not about being louder—it’s about being clear. That changed everything."
— Senior Manager, Healthcare
WHAT YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH
After this session, you’ll leave with:
– A clear understanding of why you hold back (and how to break it)
– A new way to approach speaking in real time (not after the fact)
– Tools to regulate the hesitation that shows up in high-pressure moments
– A shift in how you see yourself in the room
"Yann has a way of helping you see what’s really happening beneath the surface. The shifts are immediate—and they stick."
— C-Suite Executive
EVENT DETAILS
Executive Presence: Why Women Hold Back—and How to Be Heard
May 5
12–1 PM EST
Live on Zoom
You don’t need another meeting where you say less than you want to.
You don’t need more time to think.
You need to trust yourself while you’re in it.
That’s the shift.
And it starts here.