Executive Presence Programme

When the pressure rises, how you communicate shapes how your capability is perceived.

Our 2 Day In-Person Executive Presence Programme helps experienced leaders communicate with greater clarity, authority and influence when it matters most.

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Special Launch Rate for Porto Executive Presence Programme

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Trusted by
AIG
Allied Modular
Arsenal
AXA
CBRE
Channel 4
ciena
Cycas
D+G
Digitas
DNB
Duke Street
Genesis
giffgaff
Globant
Hogarth
Hyperoptic
IHS Markit
Investec
Jumeirah
KPMG
Liberty Specialty Markets
Lloyds Banking Group
London Metal Exchange
L'Oréal
McArthur Glen
McAvoy
Microsoft
Mount Anvil
Navigators & General
Newcastle
Pacific Life
Pierre Herme
Publicis Grouppe
Red Bull
Reed & Mackay
S&P Global
The London Clinic
Third Bridge
Unilever
Universal Peace Federation
Warner Music Group
YMCA
AIG
Allied Modular
Arsenal
AXA
CBRE
Channel 4
ciena
Cycas
D+G
Digitas
DNB
Duke Street
Genesis
giffgaff
Globant
Hogarth
Hyperoptic
IHS Markit
Investec
Jumeirah
KPMG
Liberty Specialty Markets
Lloyds Banking Group
London Metal Exchange
L'Oréal
McArthur Glen
McAvoy
Microsoft
Mount Anvil
Navigators & General
Newcastle
Pacific Life
Pierre Herme
Publicis Grouppe
Red Bull
Reed & Mackay
S&P Global
The London Clinic
Third Bridge
Unilever
Universal Peace Federation
Warner Music Group
YMCA

Success Stories

Net Promoter Score (NPS) is a measure of how likely customers are to recommend a company, product, or service to others, based on their experience.

  • 97.8% Net Promoter Score based on 1000+ reviews .
  • We don't just teach communication techniques. We create repeated opportunities to practise them under pressure, receive direct feedback and go again. Because knowing what to do and being able to do it when the stakes rise are two very different things.

CBRE
Global Learning and Development
21 programmes 300+ leaders developed 98.8% NPS More than £10M in new business and renewals influenced
AIG
Global Head of Talent
212 high-potential leaders developed over 2 years, 38% promoted within 12 months, £2.97M in recruitment costs avoided
KPMG
Global Learning & Development
65+ compliance professionals developed. Improved adoption of new processes and tools: £6.5M in cost savings within 12 months.
Unilever
Senior Digital Manager
"I highly recommend the C4S Executive Presence programme to all leaders. If you need to be more influential when it comes to driving organisational change, then this programme is for you. My approach to stakeholder engagement has completely been flipped on its head."
AIG
Global Business Analyst
"Blown away by the impact this had on me professionally and personally. Such an improvement in confidence and my executive presence. Transformed how I will sell my ideas in internal meetings."
McAvoy
Senior Sales Executive
"The story selling programme is a course that I will genuinely take some significant new skills away from. It has had a massive impact on me personally and on my ability to perform my sales role more effectively."

Executive Presence Training

Leaders leave the programme able to:

Communicate complexity clearly
Make sophisticated ideas easier for senior decision makers to understand.

Influence senior stakeholders
Frame recommendations around what matters to the person making the decision.

Project authority under pressure
Use voice, body language and presence in ways that strengthen credibility.

Handle difficult questions
Stay composed, concise and credible when challenged.

Move decisions forward
Communicate commercially so conversations lead somewhere.

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1st & 2nd Oct - Launch Rate
Porto, PT - In English
8 Places Left
Sold out
19th & 20th Nov 2026
London, UK
6 Places Left
Sold out
23rd & 24th Nov 2026
Cape Town, RSA
5 Places Left
Sold out

3 month programme journey designed to embed skills long-term

Before the programme


Individual coaching & goal setting conversation

During the two days

High pressure communication simulations
Recorded practice with individual coaching

After the programme


Online Graduate Hub access and 3 month post programme support

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Testimonials

Trusted by teams operating in high-pressure, high-visibility environments

Flagship 2 Day Executive Presence Programme

Open Programme

500+
Workshops hosted
For executives who want to communicate better to improve buy-in and accelerate success.
Corporate Communications Programme

Team Programme

500+
Workshops hosted
For teams who want to communicate better to enhance

C4S Founders

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Meet your Trainers

C4S was founded by Mark and Sandy de Stadler around a simple belief: the way a leader is experienced should reflect the quality of their thinking.

Mark brings more than 17 years of experience developing leaders in executive communication, influence and high pressure performance.

Sandy brings a background in neuroscience, performance science and behavioural psychology, bringing the science behind how people think, behave and communicate when pressure rises.

Together, they have developed more than 4,000 leaders globally, combining deep communication expertise with the science of human performance.

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20+
Years in business
4000+
Leaders coached

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Executive Presence Training helps you develop the confidence, communication, and influence that make people take notice and trust your expertise. It’s about showing up as a leader so your ideas get heard, your impact grows, and you drive real business results like faster decisions, stronger stakeholder buy-in, and bigger opportunities for your business and career.

This exclusive programme is ideal for leaders, rising executives, and high-performing professionals who want to command a room, inspire trust, and influence outcomes. If you’re ready to elevate your executive presence and make a lasting impact in every interaction, this programme is for you.

You’ll leave with a stronger, more confident executive presence and the tools to communicate with clarity and impact. You’ll learn the art of storytelling to build trust, learn how to persuade and influence key stakeholders, and develop a resilient, high-performance mindset to thrive under pressure. In short, you’ll be equipped to lead with credibility and drive business results.

Your journey begins with a personalised 15-minute online coaching session to set your goals. You’ll then join a two-day, highly interactive in-person training with a select group of up to 12 participants, ensuring plenty of individual attention and practice. After the two days, you’ll have access to quarterly online group sustainment sessions to ensure you continue developing your executive presence beyond the programme. There is an option to add online executive coaching sessions for those who want a more tailored and personal support.

Places are strictly limited to 12 participants, so early registration is highly recommended. Once your payment is complete, your spot is guaranteed. The investment for this programme ranges from $2950 to $5000+, depending on the package you select and the location where it is delivered.

The fee covers the entire experience, including your initial coaching session, the two-day in-person training, the online group sustainment sessions, and a 2-course meal, coffee, tea, and snacks throughout the two days.

This investment is only for the open programmes; for internal programmes, please get in touch with us here.

Yes, we do. The group size is between 8-12 participants. We will come on-site or to an agreed venue. The investment depends on the package you select and the locations where it is delivered. We also offer a discounted rate for teams. For more information, contact us here.