A practical, relationship-driven skillset that strengthens how you listen, communicate, and show up in real moments to build trust, clarity, and meaningful influence.
with Hilary Blair
32 LessonsExecutive Presence lives in the quality of our relationships. It's reflected in how we listen, respond, and stay engaged. Each conversation offers an opportunity to build clarity, credibility, and connection, or to unintentionally create distance. Understanding how presence shows up in real moments is key to strengthening leadership effectiveness.
In this course you'll explore executive presence as a relational skill--one that can be developed through awareness, practice, and intentional communication. You'll examine what authentic presence looks like in action, where common communication habits quietly erode trust and effectiveness, and how small shifts can significantly improve connection.
Through real scenarios and practical tools, participants build greater self-awareness, learn to recognize and navigate communication barriers, and leave equipped with techniques they can apply immediately to create clearer, more confident, and more effective interactions.
Amazing, powerful, and exponential impact Hilary and team has had on my leaders and organization to up our game in leadership and communication. Has without a doubt, helped to make us a high powered team since embracing this new way of working.
Kevin BruscaVP of Marketing, Roche
Hilary Blair
Certified Professional Speaker (CSP), Organizational Relationship Coach
Hilary Blair, MFA, CSP, is an award-winning keynote speaker celebrated for the energy she brings to the stage--keeping audiences engaged, inspired, and ready to act. As CEO & Co-Founder of ARTiculate: Real & Clear, she combines over 20 years of teaching, training, and coaching with a professional performance background to help leaders and teams show up, speak up, and connect with impact. A TEDx speaker, the 2024 Vistage Best Speaker Award Winner, and a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) with the National Speakers Association, Hilary delivers high-energy keynotes that spark clarity, confidence, and authentic connection--equipping audiences with tools they can apply immediately.
Known for her expertise in Executive Presence and Fruitful Friction® , Hilary fuses the artistry of performance with the rigor of executive communication. Her interactive style and practical frameworks captivate audiences while equipping them to navigate high-stakes situations with composure and influence. Leaders from Fortune 500 companies, global nonprofits, and high-growth organizations--including Liberty Global, Starbucks, PwC, Maersk, and Genentech--credit her with unlocking authentic presence, refining messages, and elevating leadership impact across diverse industries.
Her thought leadership has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, BuzzFeed, and on multiple podcasts. She holds an MFA in Acting from the National Theatre Conservatory and a BA from Yale University, and as a Certified Speaking Professional and active member of the National Speakers Association, she brings professional rigor, theatrical energy, and deep insight to every engagement. Whether headlining a national conference or energizing an intimate leadership retreat, Hilary transforms the stage into a space of clarity, connection, and lasting impact.
What you will learn
Highlights from the full suite of 32 lessons
What is Presence
Executive Presence is a relational, dynamic practice, not a performance or checklist. Explore how presence is built through the alignment of body, voice, and message, and how small, intentional shifts in attention and behavior strengthen trust, connection, and clarity in every interaction.
ARTiculateRC Foundational Tools Part 1 - Mindset
Gain practical mindset tools that help you stay grounded, curious, and connected in real-time interactions.
ARTiculateRC Foundational Tools Part 2 - Embodiment
Build practical skills for grounding presence, reading body-based cues, and showing up with authenticity and connection.
ARTiculateRC Tools for Message
Learn how to structure your message for different audiences and how to shift from monologue to dialogue to build connection and attention.
ARTiculateRC Tools for Voice
This section builds awareness of how voice impacts presence and provides practical tools to make communication more grounded, engaging, and human.
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