In Partnership with Lange International
Strategies to command attention while connecting to your stakeholders
Are you showing up with confidence, control, and comfort? Do you project a strong presence that excites others to listen to you – both in person and in the virtual environment? The Executive presence course helps us to be compelling and engaging in our communications, driving action, and inspiring those around you.
Upcoming course dates
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 12:30-3:00pm PT
Benefits of attending this online course
- Practice creating powerful introductions that convey confidence and maintain control when leading meetings with senior leaders and teams
- Learn best practices and behaviors of the seven observables of executive presence
- Flex different communication styles to maintain interest with different audiences
- Learn strategies to augment your presence in the hybrid work environment
Course Overview
The executive presence workshop aims to help participants develop strong business communication and presentation skills which are directly aligned to strong executive presence. In this workshop you will learn ways to control physical delivery for dynamic presenting, and strategies to improve confidence, comfort, and control in any presentation environment. You will practice how to effectively start a meeting and tips on how to quickly read and adapt to an audience to maintain high engagement.
This course is offered on its own or as part of the Business Communication Certificate.
Registration and Fees
October 20, 2026 | 12:30 – 3:00pm PT | Live Online | $395
Registration deadline: October 14, 2026
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Program fee includes instruction and learning materials. Payment must be made by credit card or UW budget transfer prior to the program. Discounts are not applicable to UW Executive Education online classes. It is strongly encouraged that you register early as space is limited. See cancellation policies.
Course facilitator for October 20 session
Christy Abele is a leadership coach, communication consultant, and facilitator who is committed to creating lasting transformation in her clients. She excels in helping executives find their unique voice and confidently navigate high-stakes communication moments. Clients partner with Christy to enhance their leadership communication skills, focusing on executive presence, audience connection, and creating clear and memorable messages.
She is an ICF-certified coach and Enneagram practitioner with a BS in Business Administration from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and an MA in organizational leadership from Gonzaga University. Having lived and worked in Spain and Mexico City, she is fluent in Spanish. Before joining Lange, Christy worked in the telecommunications industry in sales and field marketing, where she customized and executed training programs across the US, Europe, and Asia.
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Christy enjoys hiking in Marin County and visiting her kids in New York and Fort Worth, while adjusting to life as an “empty nester” with her husband.
Partnership with Lange International
Lange International transforms leaders into great communicators. Their primary goal is to ensure each client is confident and prepared to make the most of every communication moment.
They help clients improve the WHAT and HOW of communication. From content creation and story development to executive presence and event coaching, they are experts in guiding leaders to connect and compel.
Since 2003, they have delivered communication workshops, leadership programs, executive coaching, and keynotes around the globe.