Leadership Presence
The Human Skill Combining Confidence and Gravitas
Jennifer Fanz
Sr. Manager, Finance Organization Development
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Talk Overview
Have you ever wondered what Leadership Presence (Executive Presence) is all about? And whether you have it? And even more, is it nature or is it nurture? Please join me for this informative, honest, and tell-all session focused on the importance of presence in furthering your career, breaking down the fundamentals to sharpen your skills, and acknowledging and correcting some common pitfalls through real life examples.
Why Select This Talk?
Presence is at the center of everything we do. It determines how we handle stressful situations and plays a huge role in how we are received by others. “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou
How You Learn
In this session, attendees will participate in a 60-minute interactive, transparent conversation on the topic of Presence. Participants will hear about my real-life examples, stumbles and all, as well as several moments of reflection related to the topic. They will have opportunity to share personal experience and join in group conversation throughout our time together. They will leave with an action plan focused on implementing small steps right away for personal growth and improvement.
Takeaways
Common Pitfalls to avoid
Small steps revealed that can be implemented immediately
Improvements in communication, verbal and non-verbal
Building trust through conviction and being true to yourself.
Jennifer Fanz
Jennifer Fanz, equipment leasing and finance industry veteran, is an experienced sales leader with demonstrated success in the financial services industry. She is well versed in sales, strategic planning, business development, team leadership, leadership development, sales management, general management and building relationships. She has devoted time as a certified facilitator focused on sales and commercial curricula, and is passionate about her role as an industry mentor and coach. Her current endeavors are grounded in organizational health and leadership development, and she is both an advocate and ally for diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Science degree with a focus in Management from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Camden. Jennifer is an active member of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA), with prior service on the Emerging Talent Advisory Council. She currently serves as Chair of the Women’s Council, and has served as sub-committee Chair for the Women’s Leadership Forum for the past four years. Jennifer has also helped launch various corporate ERG’s supporting both female and ethnically diverse employee groups.