Lead with Confidence: Executive Presence & Influence in the Age of AI

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## AI Panel + Executive Presence Workshop!

🚀 AI in the Boardroom: The Next Frontier of Strategic Leadership!
Excited to host an engaging panel discussion on "How AI is Changing the Boardroom Conversation" — where we explore how artificial intelligence is not just reshaping operations but redefining how decisions are made at the highest levels of leadership.🧠 From predictive analytics to real-time decision intelligence, AI is transforming the very nature of boardroom discussions — and we're diving deep into how C-suites and boards are adapting to this new era.


🎤 Panel Speakers include Prathiba David Sullivan, Mehdi J. Maasoumy and Mohammed Sirjad with the moderator, insightful Vinitha Thiyagarajan Upaassana, Ph.D., this conversation brings together perspectives at the intersection of technology, strategy, and governance.
🔍 Topics we’ll cover:
👉 How AI is influencing executive decision-making
👉 Ethical implications and responsible AI leadership
👉 Building AI literacy at the board level
👉 Real-world use cases driving strategic value


### Lead with Confidence: Executive Presence & Influence in the Age of AI

A dynamic 45-minute workshop designed to elevate your leadership, refine your communication skills, and help you command the room with confidence.

Join us for an engaging session filled with actionable insights, dynamic conversations, and complimentary pizza and drinks to fuel your creativity.
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Workshop Details
In today’s fast-paced business environment, the ability to project authority, inspire trust, and communicate with clarity is a game-changer. Whether you're pitching investors, leading a team, or stepping into the C-suite, your executive presence shapes how others perceive you and determines your ability to influence key decisions.
This interactive session will equip you with proven strategies to enhance your leadership presence, structure compelling messages, and project confidence in high-stakes conversations.
Bonus: Selected participants will have the opportunity to present and receive direct, personalized feedback to sharpen their skills in real time.

#### Key Takeaways:

The Art of Executive Presence – Learn how to project confidence, credibility, and authenticity in any professional setting, from boardrooms to high-stakes negotiations.
Mastering Investor & Leadership Conversations – Discover how to communicate with clarity and precision, ensuring your message resonates with stakeholders, investors, and executive teams.
Building Connection & Influence – Effective leaders don’t just speak; they connect. Learn techniques to foster trust, engage your audience, and leave a lasting impact.
High-Stakes Communication Strategies – Navigate difficult conversations, answer tough questions with poise, and handle pressure like a seasoned executive.
Practical Post-Workshop Exercises – Continue honing your skills with targeted exercises designed to reinforce your learning and boost your leadership presence.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or team leader, this workshop will empower you with the skills to step up, own the room, and inspire action.
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## Agenda:

• ​6:00 - 6:30 PM – Welcome
• 6:45 - 7:25 PM - AI Panel
• ​7:30 - 8:15 PM – Executive Presence Workshop
• ​​​8:15 - 8:30 – Networking / Audience Feedback

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## Hosts:

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### About the Speaker

Gina Grahame is an award-winning speaker and executive communication coach.
Gina teaches Executive Presence & Influence to Google and is a communication coach and adjunct lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. In her business, she has helped thousands of high-performing professionals of different titles, disciplines, genders, and cultural backgrounds to develop their own unique executive presence, voice, and leadership style – supercharging the potential of individuals, teams, and organizations.
Gina’s UVP as a communication coach is rooted in her unique history; in B2B sales, from auto manufacturing in the Midwest to industry leading organizations in Silicon Valley and New York. Gina also worked as an actor, model, spokesperson, and entrepreneur.
More about Gina
Gina’s extraordinary insight into the role of gender in communication is rooted in having been male for the first 29 years of her life, and then as her authentic female self for the 25+ years since. Along the way, Gina won national and international awards for persuasive speaking; first when she was male, and then again when female.
Her clients include The Google School of Leadership, Stanford Graduate School of Business, Kirkland & Ellis, Bank of America, Pacific Gas & Electric, and industry leading organizations across verticals. Gina is a member of the National Speakers Association, the National LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the GGBA - San Francisco’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce, and MENSA.
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