Teaching Paper: Developing Executive Presence — A Practical Checklist for Non-Profit Leaders
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-pbl-sp-exc-tp-10
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About the Article
Executive presence is a critical leadership competency that shapes how leaders are perceived, trusted, and followed. This Teaching Paper presents a practical Executive Presence Checklist tailored for non-profit leaders, particularly in developing and resource-constrained contexts. Covering gravitas, communication, appearance, and personal branding, the checklist provides actionable guidance to project confidence, authenticity, and influence. Through a practical case study and reflection prompts, the paper bridges academic theory and practitioner needs, offering a tool immediately applicable in leadership development, training, and coaching.
Key Topics
- Gravitas and projecting authority
- Communication skills (verbal and non-verbal)
- Professional appearance and body language
- Personal branding and consistent messaging
- Applying executive presence in resource-constrained environments
- Reflection, feedback, and practical implementation
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Developing Executive Presence — A Practical Checklist for Non-Profit Leaders. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-pbl-sp-exc-tp-10
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