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Why do some capable professionals continue to be overlooked while others gain recognition, influence, and opportunities to lead?

In this episode of 9–5 Exit Plan, I sit down with Aletta Rochat, Executive Presence Coach, international speaker, author, and former International President of Toastmasters International.

Aletta has helped professionals across more than 20 countries develop the credibility, communication skills, and confidence needed to operate at the level they’re capable of. Through her Executive Presence Formula™ and her book, Speak Connect Succeed: Build Your Reputation As You Speak, she makes executive presence practical and achievable.

We explore why hard work alone doesn’t always lead to career advancement, how to communicate with authority without pretending to be someone you’re not, and how self-worth, confidence, and communication influence the way others perceive us.

We also discuss speaking up in meetings, building credibility, preparing for promotion, influencing decisions, and applying executive presence to entrepreneurship, pitching, networking, and personal branding.

Whether you’re an ambitious professional, aspiring leader, entrepreneur, or someone ready to take the next step in your career, this conversation offers practical ideas you can start applying in your next meeting or important conversation.

Take Aletta’s free Executive Presence Assessment:

https://www.alettarochat.com/assess-your-presence/

Discover how others experience your presence and identify opportunities to strengthen your influence and impact.