by T3mpl4r4dv150r5 | Sep 10, 2025 | Article, Executive presence, In Conversation
Trust is not a soft skill. Neuroscience shows that it is a performance driver that directly supports creativity, risk-taking, and collaboration. Leaders and teams can purposefully strengthen trust with colleagues and clients by fine-tuning concrete conversational...
by T3mpl4r4dv150r5 | Jul 23, 2019 | Executive presence, Women's development
Successful business professionals possess executive presence, an intangible blend of physical and emotional traits that combined, enable them to generate trust in employers, clients and reports. Parts one and two of this series described the critical role both...
by T3mpl4r4dv150r5 | Jun 5, 2019 | Executive presence, Templar, Women's development
Executive presence is the promise that you will deliver once you’re in charge. Your trustworthy behaviour, clear and concise communication style, and polished appearance send the message to the world that you are a leader. But if your signal is unclear, because...
by T3mpl4r4dv150r5 | Jun 28, 2018 | Executive presence, Templar
Is your smartphone within reach while you’re working to solve a difficult problem? Do you keep it on the table when you’re meeting clients? Do you allow a buzz or ping to interrupt a conversation you’re having with someone in your team? Research tells us that your...
by T3mpl4r4dv150r5 | Apr 30, 2018 | Executive presence, Templar, Women's development
Our latest Business Brain event in London explored ‘Executive Presence for Women’ with Templar consultant Janie Van Hool sharing insights and practical tips during a sit down breakfast. Attendees from across the banking sector were encouraged and challenged to explore...
by T3mpl4r4dv150r5 | Apr 25, 2018 | Executive presence, Negotiation, Templar, Women's development
The second time I presented a paper at an international conference it was a disaster. I’d felt so anxious the first time, that I’d prepped excessively for the second run. At one point, four or five people walked out of the room. I knew these things happen at large,...