1st Edition
Authentic Presence in Executive Communication The Playbook for Communicating with Impact in Times of Change
Introduction Part I Know Your Intent 1. The Hidden Cost of Performance: Appearing confident while making it more difficult for others to follow and engage 2. What Happens Inside Shows Up Outside 3. When the Inner Critic Takes the Floor 4. When Values Guide the Conversation 5. Close the Perception Gap Part II Make Your Intent Readable 6. When Your Energy Changes the Room 7. When Your Body Talks 8. When Your Voice Sets the Tone 9. What Appearance Signals 10. When Confidence is Tested Part III Make Your Communication Workable 11. When Curiosity Opens the Conversation 12. When Clarity Moves the Work Forward 13. When Empathy Lowers Defensiveness 14. When Consistency Builds Trust 15. Communicate with Passion 16. The Authentic Presence Blueprint Final word
Biography
Trine Bastian is a communications leader and strategic advisor with 20 years’ experience shaping corporate narratives, strengthening leadership messaging, and helping strategy land in complex, high-stakes environments.
"In global organisations, progress depends on clarity across teams and functions. Authentic Presence speaks directly to that challenge." Lars Lindegaard, Country Manager, IBM Software Denmark
"Authentic Presence addresses one of the biggest challenges in modern organisations: how to build trust, followership, and psychological safety across functions and hierarchies. The book offers practical insights highly relevant to leadership and organisational development." Rasmus Pedersen, HR Development Manager, University of Copenhagen
