Over the time spent at the AEP Experience, and through effective application of the techniques we employ, participants will begin a deep and lasting process of personal transformation and the shaping of the desired persona can occur.

Participants have a “mirror held up to them” and can really see themselves as others see them,
with the facilitators helping to re-shape their Executive Presence.

Beyond the program, participants will engage in a follow-on coaching session with the facilitators and have a personal development plan with re-entry tactics to ensure the momentum continues and changes become habitual.

This program is consciously different to other executive development programs, in that:

• It’s beyond a “Leadership Development” program, as it deals with critical issues of how to develop an ethical framework (or a moral compass) that creates true authenticity and therefore credibility in the eyes of followers
  
  
• It’s beyond a “Presentation Skills” program as it deals with the foundation of what makes someone an effective presenter – that is, self-awareness, self-confidence and a set of personal values
  
  
• It’s beyond an “Emotional Intelligence” program as it develops real, practical techniques in understanding others, developing empathy and self awareness that are the foundations for getting on with and influencing others
  
  
• The program is limited to Eight participants with Two live-in Facilitators – there is a significantly greater level of personal interaction, feedback and coaching than other executive development programs, with a strong emphasis on candid, direct and creative feedback. The program is designed to be a transformational, profound and valuable experience
  
  
• This program can also be tailored to specific organisational needs, and could also be run in-house, at the preference of the organisation.
  
  

Program Design

The program design has drawn extensively on new research in western leadership, along with some aspects of eastern and classical philosophy. The theoretical constructs behind AEP owe as much to Socrates (400 BC) and Aristotle (350 BC) as it does to Bill North (2007) and Martyn Newman (2008).
Some of the examples of Executive Presence participants study include historical and current leaders across business, entertainment, politics and faith, including: John F & Robert Kennedy, Abraham Linclon, David Lange, Barack Obama, Churchill, Carly Fiorina, Jack Welch. 

The program also covers health, exercise, nutrition, dress, style and business etiquette as it shapes what we call the “Integrated Executive”. We leave no stone unturned in examining how image is created and what steps an executive can take to actively and appropriate manage the impression they create.

Examples of topics covered

The Eight Dimensions of Executive Presence are presented, discussed, learnt and assessed throughout the AEP Experience.

Over the course of the first day or so, we begin by building an awareness and insight into the four Intrapersonal Dimensions:

1   Self-Awareness
2   Self-confidence
3   Authenticity
4   Personal grounding

These four Dimensions are the building blocks on which the Interpersonal Dimensions are created, being:

5  Communicative
6  Positive Image
7  Vitality
8  Credibility

Through theoretical sessions, group discussions, role-play, video-taped exercise and extensive feedback (both direct and from the AEP 360 degree instrument), each participant will have mapped their present state in each dimension and commence a change process based on their personal goals.

Evening sessions include expert advice on Health & Nutrition, Ethical Decision Making and Personal Expression.

Who should attend?

This program is designed for senior-level executives, general managers and heads of functions with at least 10-12 years of management experience, who are seeking to deepen their self awareness and looking for strategies and tools to improve their Executive Presence and leadership effectiveness in general.

Key Takeaways from AEP

AEP is an investment in both your present and future. You will leave with:

• A complete understanding of the importance and effectiveness of Executive Presence and the knowledge and skills to integrate both your intrapersonal and interpersonal abilities to accelerate this capacity
  
  
• Deep and personal feedback on your executive persona and its effect of others, through a formal 360 degree feedback instrument, video-taped behaviour and observed feedback
  
  
• Techniques to employ that can heighten your effectiveness across any or all of the critical Eight Dimensions on Executive Presence
  
  
• Insight into your own leadership style and an understanding about its impact and how best to improve and cement these skills
  
  
• A personal development plan and recommendations to ensure steps are in place in the organisation to enable you to become the leader you want to be
  
  
• Clear insights and understanding to develop and manage Executive Presence, personal style and behaviour to be a more effective leader