You'll learn to demonstrate confidence, composure, authenticity and sound judgment to communicate with clarity across diverse situations and audiences, while developing the self-awareness, communication skills and executive presence needed to navigate complex, high-visibility environments.
Through expert facilitation, meaningful feedback and hands-on application, this immersive program will strengthen your ability to inspire trust, influence stakeholders and drive organizational results.
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Format: In-person
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Dates: Oct. 7, 2026
- Time: 9 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
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Duration: 1 day
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Location: Orlando — 1000 Darden Center Drive, Orlando, Florida 32837
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Cost: $1,295
This highly interactive program will help you better understand how you are perceived, giving you actionable insights to elevate your presence and effectiveness.
Through personalized guidance, you will discover the behaviors and attributes that shape your professional presence and impact. You'll leave with practical strategies formed through dynamic discussions and exercises with experts and peers.
Key Takeaways
Walk away ready to put it into practice:
- Stronger credibility, authenticity and internal confidence
- Clear, composed and purposeful communication
- Greater trust and followership within your organization
- Poise under pressure
- A proven executive presence framework
- A personal leadership development plan
Who Will Benefit
Senior leaders • Directors • Executives • High-potential leaders preparing for broader responsibility
You're a strong fit if you:
- Want to sharpen your executive presence and command in the room
- Lead transformational initiatives or enterprise-level responsibilities
- Want to enhance your stakeholder influence and communication impact
- Are stepping into a higher-visibility leadership role
Faculty
Jonathan Canger, Ph.D. — Program Facilitator
Managing Partner, Zennia Research · Adjunct Professor, USF Muma College of Business
Jonathan Canger brings more than four decades of experience in talent development, leadership and organizational performance. He has held senior executive roles — including chief human resources executive — at Verizon, Motorola, The Coca-Cola Company, Monster.com and Marriott International, guiding organizations through complex workforce challenges and developing high-performing leaders. He also serves as an adjunct professor at USF, teaching in both the Muma College of Business and the Department of Psychology.
Benefits for Organizations
As your executive presence grows, so does your impact. You'll return with the ability to:
- Lead more effectively
- Build greater stakeholder trust
- Engage and motivate your team
You'll help your organization build mature, capable leaders who drive performance and elevate how the organization is represented.
Program Format
This program is delivered in an immersive, interactive format designed to maximize engagement and peer learning. You will receive a detailed agenda in advance.
Certificate & Pathways
Participants will receive a USF Executive Education Certificate of Completion.
Logistics
Detailed program information, including the agenda, parking instructions, and recommended hotel accommodations, will be provided to registered participants prior to the program start date.
All cancellation and substitution requests must be submitted in writing.
Cancellations
Cancellations received 14 days or more prior to the program start date will receive a full refund, minus a $250 administrative fee. Cancellations received within 14 days of the program start date are non-refundable.
Substitutions
Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the program start date at no additional cost. If pre-program assessments have already been completed, associated assessment fees are non-refundable.
Program Changes
The University of South Florida reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a program. In the event of cancellation by the University, registered participants will receive a full refund.
Group Pricing & Custom Options
Discount Eligibility
USF alumni, active-duty military members and veterans, and USF faculty and staff are eligible for a 10% discount on all open-enrollment programs.
Please enter the appropriate discount code at checkout. Discounts are offered in good faith. Proof of eligibility may be requested prior to program start.
Discounts cannot be combined with other promotional offers.
USF Alumni
USF alumni receive 10% off open-enrollment programs with code USFALUMNI10.
Military & Veterans
Active-duty military members and veterans receive 10% off open-enrollment programs with code MILITARY10.
USF Faculty & Staff
Current USF faculty and staff receive 10% off open-enrollment programs with code USFFACSTAFF10.