Leadership Presence Profile: A Framework For Transformative Leadership
At the Ethical Coaching Company, we believe that true leadership is defined by presence, a
combination of vision, influence, and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
The below Leadership Presence Profile is designed to help leaders at all levels, from the newly
appointed to the seasoned, cultivate the qualities that drive business success. This framework focuses
on four critical pillars: shaping the future, building the company, delivering high-value outcomes, and
creating extraordinary relationships. These pillars offer a frame of reference for a leader presence
profile that, when delivering these attributes well, defines and transform the leadership of your
business.
1. Shape the Future
Leaders who shape the future are visionary thinkers, capable of defining a clear view of what lies
ahead. They use connected thinking to weave together diverse perspectives, fostering an
environment that encourages innovation and experimentation. They inspire their teams to embrace
the future with enthusiasm and purpose.
Defines a view of the future:
Identifies emerging trends
Envisions possible scenarios and their implications
Uses storytelling and simplification to energise people about the emerging future
Continually evaluates & understands what’s important to our customers, markets and competition to develop insight into our positioning
Uses connected thinking
Creates and sustains an environment that supports experimentation, rewards risk-taking and reinforces curiosity
Collaborates to drive interaction, exploration and iteration
Accommodates diverse perspectives
Apply ideas across disciplines to yield unexpected positive results
Creates Emotional Resonance
Tells stories in a way that inspires people to think differently
Helps audiences understand themselves and their worlds
Helps audiences reach for their potential and find meaning, conveys a higher purpose
Describe something the audience knows to be true in a way, they’ve not thought of before
2. Build the Company
Building the company requires a commitment to personal and professional development. Leaders must not only grow themselves but also empower others by creating self-directed teams.
Exemplifying company values in every action, they cultivate a culture that aligns with the organisation’s mission and fosters high levels of engagement and performance.
Develops self & others
Helps others to grow by providing coaching, feedback, assignments & guidance
Actively focuses on their own development areas
Leads & shapes the business culture
Builds self-directed teams
Creates an environment to support & sustain highly motivated teams working to achieve common goals
Knows when to bring people together for a common purpose and goals
Exemplifies the values of the company in all aspects of behaviour
3. Deliver High-Value Outcomes
To deliver high-value outcomes, leaders must be able to translate the company’s vision into
actionable goals. They must demonstrate executive presence, make tough decisions, and hold
themselves and their teams accountable for results. Effective communication and a strong personal
brand are essential for inspiring others and driving the organisation forward.
Translate the vision for others
Clarifies & translates the strategic direction into priorities, goals/objectives & metrics
Inspires the team and helps them understand clearly the part they play as individuals related to & meeting the business strategic intent
Displays and lives executive presence
Is a good senior representative/role model for external world, clients & internal colleagues
Demonstrates confidence, inspiration, appearance, drive and comfort among other executives
Delivers Results
Rigorously drives self & others to achieve high levels of individual & organisational performance
Consistently sets and manages expectations clearly
Holds self & others accountable for results & commitments
Can surfaces and resolves conflict
Makes tough decisions
4. Create Extraordinary Relationships
The ability to create extraordinary relationships is crucial for any leader. This involves understanding
and empathising with customers, building strong internal and external networks, and nurturing
personal connections. Authenticity and positive intent are the hallmarks of leaders who excel in this
area.
Stewards Ultimate Customer & Colleague Value
Learns each client’s unique situation: their industry, context, business, challenges and opportunities
Reframes their view from the perspective of the audience
Develops senior level relationships with clients and works with them to create a mutually beneficial relationship
Leverages the full capabilities of the business in a long-term and recurring way developing sustainability
Nurtures personal connection
Is open, approachable & listens
Initiates & works at building rapport with others
Demonstrates awareness of, and manages own strengths, limitations and emotional tendencies
Demonstrates empathy for others
Acts with authenticity & positive intent
Conclusion
The Leadership Presence Profile is a comprehensive framework that guides leaders in shaping the
future, building the company, delivering high-value outcomes, and creating extraordinary
relationships. Whether you are a newly appointed leader or a seasoned executive, these pillars offer a
pathway to not just manage, but to inspire and transform your organisation.
At the Ethical Coaching Company, we are committed to helping leaders cultivate these attributes,
ensuring they lead with integrity, impact, and lasting influence.
*This post was written with the assistance of AI