Building Executive Presence and Authenticity for Women of Color in the Workplace: Tips and Strategies - Lenetra King, CEO at Watch Me EXCEL®, Executive Leadership Coach, Author, Former Health Care Exec

How can women build executive presence  and get sponsored (not just mentored) into leadership roles In this interview with Lenetra King : Introduction:Discussing the challenges faced by women of color in the workplace, especially in leadership rolesHighlighting the importance of building executive presence and showing up authentically Building Executive Presence:Defining executive presence and its componentsTips and strategies for building executive presence, including communication, appearance, and gravitas Showing Up Authentically as a Person or Woman of Color:Addressing the pressure to conform to workplace norms and expectationsDiscussing ways to stay true to oneself while still being professional and effective Teaching Others About Our Culture at Work:The importance of educating colleagues about one"s culture and experiencesSuggestions for how to share cultural knowledge and create a more inclusive workplace Building an Inclusive Culture:How organizations can promote diversity and inclusionStrategies for creating a welcoming and supportive workplace culture for all employees Finding Sponsors and Gaining Visibility:The difference between mentors, sponsors, and advocatesTips for finding sponsors and becoming visible to decision-makers Women Need Sponsors, Not Just Mentors:The benefits of having a sponsor, particularly for women of colorHow sponsors can provide career advancement opportunities and support Taking Calculated Risks and Building Strength in Your Network:The importance of taking risks and stepping outside of one"s comfort zoneStrategies for building a strong professional network, including attending conferences and events, and leveraging social media Conclusion:Recap of the key takeaways and actionable strategies for building executive presence, showing up authentically, and advancing in the workplace as a woman of color. Lenetra King is the CEO of Watch me Excel and  has just published her first book "Unwritten Insights".  She is a Health Care exec with over 15 years experience in senior leadership roles across various states and health care systems.  As an executive coach ********************************************************************************************** You can subscribe to my Substack Newsletter by clicking here. I"m a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future. If you"re interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com If you are interested in leveraging more personal and professional development check out the podcast of my radio talk show "Life Beats with Sirisha" by clicking here Connect with me: All: https://solo.to/sirishak Instagram: womencareerandlife LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirishakuchimanchi/ #womencareerandlife ...