1st Edition

The Presence Principle Embodying Executive Presence to Lead with Impact

By Alexa Chilcutt, Carl DuPont Copyright 2026
156 Pages 15 Color & 5 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

156 Pages 15 Color & 5 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

156 Pages 15 Color & 5 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book is the first executive presence (EP) guide specifically designed for diverse professionals who want to lead authentically while embracing their full selves. It demystifies the often ambiguous concept of EP, offering a clear, actionable roadmap for professionals at every stage of their leadership journey. Whether you’re navigating early career challenges or stepping into senior to... Read more

Invitation. Section 1: Defining Executive Presence. Chapter 1: What it Isn’t, What it is, and Why it Matters. Chapter 2: Initial Impressions. Chapter 3: Enduring Impressions. Section 2: Leading Authentically. Chapter 4: Value Alignment & Leading Authentically. Chapter 5: Embracing Emotional Intelligence & Interpersonal Integrity. Chapter 6: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs. Section 3: Skills Building. Chapter 7: Confident Body Language. Chapter 8: Finding Your Voice. Chapter 9: Communicating Like a Leader. Build for What’s Next: Resources for Continued Learning

Biography

Alexa Chilcutt, PhD, is the faculty lead for Johns Hopkins Carey Business School’s Executive Education Business Communication Certificate, and co-lead for the Academy for Women and Leadership. She is a certified executive coach who designs custom corporate training programs, and serves as executive education faculty for Texas Christian University’s Neeley Business School and The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business.

Carl DuPont, DMA, is an interdisciplinary artist, trainer, and leader. He is an associate professor at Johns Hopkins University who teaches voice at the Peabody Institute and Business Communications in the Carey Business School’s Executive Education program. He leads the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Washington National Institute and founded DuPont Consulting, LLC.