- Managers and professionals who want to dramatically improve personal presentation to increase the impact of their communication
- Leaders who want to intentionally improve their emotional intelligence
Format:
This program has in-person and live online offerings. The October 2025 offering is in person.
Location:
Rotman School of Management,
Toronto, ON
or
Live online
Duration:
2 half days + a one-on-one feedback session
Dates:
In-person offering:
October 8-9, 2025
Participant profile:
Inspire confidence, whether virtually or in-person.
There's a difference between being a boss and being a leader. Rotman's Executive Presence workshop provides you with the tools to improve your motivation, body language, and emotional intelligence so you become and present the way you want to be seen.
Your presence includes your gestures, gaze, voice and more. Each plays a part in building other people's impressions of you, their perception of your ability to lead, your confidence, and capability. Leadership is more than what you say, it is how you are heard.
Whether you intend it or not, our emotions unconsciously play out on our faces and in our body language and can send mixed messages to both your team and those above you.
By learning to consciously investigate and reshape your mental frames and habitual emotional patterns, you can improve your ability to lead others, boost cooperation between departments, and prove you’re ready for the next level of your career.
Using the lens of a psychologist with extensive experience and expertise in self-development and leadership training, Professor Maja Djikic will help you refine the way you present yourself to the world so you can inspire confidence in others.
Program schedule
*Schedule subject to change
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Leadership building blocks - survival vs development
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Trust
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Integrity and transparency
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Principles of presence
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Five channels of expression
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Body language
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Video analysis
Class runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. EDT
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Virtual individual 15 minute personal feedback sessions
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Emotion fundamentals
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Reacting vs responding
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Dealing with negative emotions
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Cognitive empathy
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Communication vs manipulation
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Mindful listening
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Inspiring trust
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Leadership stance
Class runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. EDT
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How to apply
Before beginning the application process, please review the application policies. To apply, complete the online application form.
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Each application is reviewed by Rotman's admissions committee to ensure participants have the appropriate academic and work experience.
Participant Notification Process
If space is available and eligibility requirements are met, participants will receive a notice of admission within 10 days of receipt of a completed application and fee deposit.
A deposit of 50% of the program fee (up to $4,000) is required at time of application. If the full fee is not paid at the time of application, the balance of the program fee is due 30 days after receipt of invoice or 30 days before program start date, whichever is first. Fees will be refunded to those not accepted into the program.
Visit our Funding Resources page for information on potential financial assistance options.
If there are virtual components of this program they will be delivered over Zoom and requires access to this platform. Terms and conditions for Zoom usage can be found here: https://explore.zoom.us/en/terms/. This program requires a stable internet connection, the latest version of the Google Chrome internet browser, and use of a microphone. Access to a webcam is preferred but optional.
Each participant is required to join from their own individual laptop. If a group is enrolled, teams should be situated in separate locations, with each member using their own device, to ensure a seamless and equitable experience for all participants.

This program has been approved for 5.5 CPD hours under Section A of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Log of the Human Resource Professionals Association (HRPA).