Building Executive Presence and Authenticity for Women of Color in the Workplace: Tips and Strategies - Lenetra King, CEO at Watch Me EXCEL®, Executive Leadership Coach, Author, Former Health Care Exec

Women Career & Life

How can women build executive presence and get sponsored (not just mentored) into leadership roles

In this interview with Lenetra King :
Introduction:

• Discussing the challenges faced by women of color in the workplace, especially in leadership roles
• Highlighting the importance of building executive presence and showing up authentically

Building Executive Presence:

• Defining executive presence and its components
• Tips and strategies for building executive presence, including communication, appearance, and gravitas

Showing Up Authentically as a Person or Woman of Color:

• Addressing the pressure to conform to workplace norms and expectations
• Discussing ways to stay true to oneself while still being professional and effective

Teaching Others About Our Culture at Work:

• The importance of educating colleagues about one's culture and experiences
• Suggestions for how to share cultural knowledge and create a more inclusive workplace

Building an Inclusive Culture:

• How organizations can promote diversity and inclusion
• Strategies for creating a welcoming and supportive workplace culture for all employees

Finding Sponsors and Gaining Visibility:

• The difference between mentors, sponsors, and advocates
• Tips for finding sponsors and becoming visible to decision-makers

Women Need Sponsors, Not Just Mentors:

• The benefits of having a sponsor, particularly for women of color
• How sponsors can provide career advancement opportunities and support

Taking Calculated Risks and Building Strength in Your Network:

• The importance of taking risks and stepping outside of one's comfort zone
• Strategies for building a strong professional network, including attending conferences and events, and leveraging social media

Conclusion:

• Recap of the key takeaways and actionable strategies for building executive presence, showing up authentically, and advancing in the workplace as a woman of color.

Lenetra King is the CEO of Watch me Excel and has just published her first book "Unwritten Insights". She is a Health Care exec with over 15 years experience in senior leadership roles across various states and health care systems. As an executive coach

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Kapitel

1. Meet Lenetra King (00:00:00)

2. How do you build Executive Presence? (00:01:46)

3. How do you show up as a Person or Woman of Color authentically (00:05:41)

4. How do we teach others about our culture at work, how do we show up at work and belong (00:09:31)

5. Building an Inclusive Culture (00:13:06)

6. How do you find sponsors and what can you to do to gain visibility and be on their radar to get to the next level (00:13:46)

7. What is the difference between Mentors, Sponsors and Advocates (00:18:33)

8. Why women need access to sponsors not just mentors (00:21:38)

9. Note to your 21 year old self (00:25:47)