There’s a kind of leadership where title doesn’t matter.

It’s not arrogant. It doesn’t seek the lime-light.

But when it enters a room, people notice. And when it speaks, people listen.

After 30 years in the Administrative Profession, Karena Young has learned that executive presence isn’t about a title or personality – it’s about poise. Truly it is a blend of behaviors that together communicate credibility, confidence, and readiness to lead. It is the way you carry yourself under pressure. The way you contribute when the stakes are high, and sometimes that means challenging other leaders, which can be seen as uncomfortable, but when positioned right, brings about the change you desire to see. It’s the way you build trust over time.

Google defines Executive Presence as the ability to project confidence and control while also being approachable. While Harvard Business review defines it as a combination of gravitas, communication, and appearance.

In this honest and practical session, Karena reflects on the risks she’s taken, the rooms she’s grown into, and the moments that tested her – she shares what every Admin needs to know about showing up like a leader, regardless your title.

You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of:

• What executive presence really looks like and how to cultivate it
• Why having charisma isn’t the same as having confidence
• Small acts that grow your visibility and build trust
• Subtle behaviors that shape how others perceive your influence
• Real stories from Karena’s career – where presence made all the difference

If you’ve ever felt like your work is essential but under-recognized, this session is a roadmap for being heard, being trusted, and being seen as the leader you already are.