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Leadership Presence Programme

âś… 10 sessions. Fully personalised.
âś… For senior leaders who already communicate well
âś… Online or face-to-face worldwide

Most leaders reach a point where technical skill is no longer the constraint. The gap between where you are and where you need to be is not about what you say — it is about how you land.

This programme develops the inner capacity that turns a competent communicator into a commanding presence.

What the programme covers

Each programme is built around your specific situation, goals and pressure points. Sessions draw from a core methodology developed across 20 years of coaching heads of state, CEOs and senior executives in high-stakes environments.

Presence and physical authority

How you occupy space, hold stillness and project calm under scrutiny. The physiological foundations of executive presence — breathing, posture, nervous system regulation — and how to access them reliably when the stakes are highest.

Authentic delivery and congruence

The gap between what you intend to communicate and what your audience actually receives. Developing alignment between your words, voice, body and intention so that your message lands with the weight it deserves.

Composure under pressure

Performing at your best in board presentations, investor meetings, media scrutiny and difficult conversations. Building the capacity to stay grounded and clear when the environment is adversarial or the stakes are high.

Executive storytelling

Moving audiences beyond information to conviction. Structuring communication that creates understanding, builds trust and drives decisions — in any format, from one-to-one to keynote.

Personal brand and leadership identity

Developing clarity on the leader you are — and the leader you intend to become. Ensuring your communication reflects and reinforces your authority, values and strategic intent.

The programme

structure and format

  • 10 sessions of 90 minutes each
  • Delivered online as standard
  • Face-to-face available on request
  • Flexible scheduling around your calendar
  • Secure, confidential, discreet
  • Available worldwide

Who it is for

senior leaders and executives

  • CEOs and C-suite executives
  • Board members and non-executives
  • Senior leaders stepping up in visibility
  • Executives preparing for high-stakes moments
  • Spokespeople under media or political scrutiny
  • Leaders managing complex stakeholder relationships

Getting started

how to enquire

  • Begin with a confidential consultation
  • We assess fit and define your goals
  • Programme structured around your needs
  • Coach matched to your context and style
  • Fees discussed during consultation
  • Corporate and individual sponsorship available

ISOC lead executive coaches

Will Hardie

Managing Partner and Lead Coach

Will is a communication strategist and coach with more than 20 years' experience working across more than 50 countries. He studied Experimental Psychology at Oxford and began his career at Reuters as a foreign correspondent, reporting from Brussels, Stockholm and Belgrade.

He co-founded ISOC and has since counselled hundreds of cabinet ministers, CEOs and senior executives across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. For six years he was chief advisor to the head of communications in the office of a well-known Prime Minister.

Will specialises in executive presence, high-stakes communication and strategic messaging. He is based in Dubai.

Eva di Pierro

Lead Coach — Europe

Eva is a leadership coach and somatic specialist with over 15 years of experience in executive coaching and facilitation. She is a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and draws on somatic psychology, adult development and leadership theory in her work.

She has delivered coaching and leadership programmes across Europe, the United States and Asia, working with senior executives and leadership teams on presence, emotional clarity and performance under pressure.

Eva is known for her calm, precise approach and her ability to help high-performing leaders develop sustainable influence. She is based in Europe.

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Ready to discuss your situation?

All engagements begin with a confidential consultation. There is no obligation and no sales process — just a conversation about whether this programme is right for you.