Award in Executive Presence and Impression Management
This comprehensive module on Executive Presence and Impression Management will focus on 2 main areas of development, namely, personal productivity and influence and impression management – major qualities required by an incumbent of a leadership role.
MQF/EQF Level: 7
ECTS: 6 Credits
550 Enrolled
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OrientationDirector’s Introduction03:27Orientation10:52Understanding Podcasts01:46Understanding Pre-recorded Lectures02:25Understanding Pre-recorded Interviews01:54Understanding Case Studies01:47Understanding Discussion Boards02:30Ascencia Style SheetAI PolicyPolicy for Online Interaction and Behaviour for E-Academic Students
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CourseworkIntroductory Podcast06:49Assignment Podcast03:24
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Personal Productivity; Lecture 1Part 1: What is Professional Self-Awareness01:36:07Part 2: Developing our Personal Skills, Values and Goals32:58Professional Self AwarenessJournal article : Examining How Leaders Emerge From Leader Self-Awareness, Self-Leadership, and Self-EfficacyGuest Interview with Kim37:47
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Personal Productivity; Lecture 2Part 1: Develop a Professional Dossier36:59Part 2: Develop a Professional Dossier32:41Part 3: Develop a Professional Dossier30:19Develop a Professional Dossier
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Public Speaking; Lecture 3Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking40:43Post-Lecture Podcast: Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking04:32Journal Article: High Oral Communication Apprehensives: How Can Students be Helped to Reduce Their Fear of Public Speaking?Journal Article: The Effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Technique on Public Speaking Anxiety in University Student: An Integrated ReviewOvercoming the Fear of Public Speaking
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Public Speaking; Lecture 4Your Audience36:13Audience Analysis in Public SpeakingPart 1: Guest Interview with Josianne Camilleri39:28Part 2: Guest Interview with Josianne Camilleri46:23
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Public Speaking; Lecture 5Part 1: Interacting with Small Audiences Vs with Large Audiences33:38Part 2: Interacting with Small Audiences Vs with Large Audiences19:55Guest Interview with Darine Aboulezz39:18Interacting with Small Audiences vs. Large Audiences
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Public Speaking; Lecture 6Part 1: Non-Verbal Skills for Presentations27:54Part 2: Non-Verbal Skills for Presentations32:03Journal Article: Shark Tank: The Influence of the use of Rhetoric and Non- Verbal Communication on Investment OutcomeNon-Verbal Skills for Presentations
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Public Speaking; Lecture 7Part 1: Public Speaking in Business Setting28:04Part 2: Public Speaking in Business Setting33:13Public Speaking in Business SettingsJournal Article: From Business Dining To Public Speaking: Tips For Acquiring Professional Presence And Its Role In The Business Curricula
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Public Speaking; Lecture 8Part 1: Creating and Delivering a Business Pitch34:51Part 2: Creating and Delivering a Business Pitch36:43Part 3: Creating and Delivering a Business Pitch34:38Journal Article: Persuasive Strategies in the SME Entrepreneurial Pitch: Functional and Discursive ConsiderationsCreating and Delivering a Business Pitch
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Public Speaking; Lecture 9Part 1: The Elevator Pitch31:39Part 2: The Elevator Pitch37:09Journal Article: Ten Simple Rules for Hitting a Home Run with your Elevator PitchMastering the Elevator Pitch
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Public Speaking; Lecture 10Part 1: Coming to Terms with Criticism in Public Speaking and Building Confidence26:25Part 2: Coming to Terms with Criticism in Public Speaking and Building Confidence29:59Coming to Terms with Criticism in Public Speaking and Building Confidence
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Public Speaking; Lecture 11Part 1: Handling Audience Responses32:54Part 2: Handling Audience Responses35:27Handling Audience Responses, Lack of Responses, Feedback, and Questions
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Public Speaking; Lecture 12Audio-Visual Equipment for Effective Presentations33:45Post-Lecture Podcast: Audiovisual Equipment03:08Tools for Enhancing Presentations
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Public Speaking; Lecture 13Microsoft Powerpoint17:26Canva11:08Post-lecture podcast: Powerpoint & Canva03:56Effectively use software for preparing visual aids for presentations such as Microsoft PowerPoint and Canva.
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Public Speaking; Lecture 14Part 1: Collaborating with Marketing and PR for Effective Media Messaging and Group Presentations34:45Part 2: Collaborating with Marketing and PR for Effective Media Messaging and Group Presentations47:36Collaborating with Marketing and PR for Effective Media Messaging and Group Presentations.
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Public Speaking; Lecture 15Part 1: Online Speaking for Webinars40:23Part 2: Online Speaking for Webinars50:47Journal Article: Presentation Anxiety Analysis: Comparing face-to-face Presentations and WebinarsOnline Speaking for Webinars
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Leadership Presence; Lecture 16Part 1: Maxwell’s Influencer Framework and Joseph Grenny’s 6 Dimensions for Impact01:18:19Part 2: Maxwell’s Influencer Framework and Joseph Grenny’s 6 Dimensions for Impact55:40
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Leadership Presence; Lecture 17Part 1: Influencing and Persuasion Strategies in Decision-Making24:31Part 2: Influencing and Persuasion Strategies in Decision-Making26:45
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Leadership Presence; Lecture 18Part 1: Leveraging Data Analysis Tools43:41Part 2: Leveraging Data Analysis Tools30:29Part 3: Leveraging Data Analysis Tools52:51Leveraging Data Analysis Tools
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Impression Management; Lecture 19Part 1: Mastering Leadership: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence and Embracing Continuous Growth38:48Part 2: Mastering Leadership: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence and Embracing Continuous Growth40:11Part 3: Mastering Leadership: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence and Embracing Continuous Growth46:07Journal Article: Revisiting the Emotional Intelligence and Transformational Leadership Debate: (How) Does Emotional Intelligence Matter to Effective Leadership?Mastering Leadership: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence and Embracing Continuous Growth
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Impression Management; Lecture 20Collaboration and Communication Tools44:48
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Impression Management; Lecture 21Part 1: Design and Implement Effective Communication Strategies for Work01:05:32Part 2: Design and Implement Effective Communication Strategies for Work01:13:40Part 1: How to Design and Implement Effective Communication Strategies for Work01:03:37Part 2: How to Design and Implement Effective Communication Strategies for Work47:49Design and Implement Effective Communication Strategies for WorkJournal Article: An Audience-friendly Medical Meeting: A Good Presentation and Chairpersonship
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Impression Management; Lecture 22Part 1: Giving and Receiving Feedback about Presentations to and from Colleagues37:40Part 2: Giving and Receiving Feedback about Presentations to and from Colleagues44:18
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Impression Management; Lecture 23Part 1: Networking Strategies for Career Advancement41:23Part 2: Networking Strategies for Career Advancement41:30Part 3: Networking Strategies for Career Advancement40:17Networking Strategies for Professional DevelopmentGuest Interview with Morgan Carabott36:41
This comprehensive module on Executive Presence and Impression Management will focus on 2 main areas of development, namely, personal productivity and influence and impression management – major qualities required by an incumbent of a leadership role. This module looks at the skills, behaviours, and strategies necessary to project a strong and influential presence as a leader. It covers aspects such as communication, body language, personal branding, and building relationships.
Programme Outcomes
- Students will gain insights into the key elements of executive presence and impression management developing the necessary skills needed to communicate effectively, project confidence, build relationships, and influence others as leaders.
- The module will focus on developing students’ abilities to effectively communicate and present information to large audiences.
- This module prepares students for real-world scenarios where they are expected to provide business pitches, presentations and talks, as well as present reports and work to their future superiors, stakeholders or investors.
- A Bachelor's degree or post-graduate degree in business, administration, management, or a related field
- Minimum 180 ECTS previously acquired at a Higher Education institution
- 2 years of work experience
- A GPA score of 2.5 (C+) or higher (or equivalent) will be required
- Proof of C1 level of English or equivalent
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What’s included
- Duration: 6 Months
- Learning: 147+ Hours
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Simon Borg Barker
Lecturer
Experienced in English Language Teaching
Morgan Carabott
Head Internal Audit - HSBC Bank Malta
Leads a team at one of Malta's leading banks and is also an avid sports person.
Ray Spiteri
Lecturer
Worked as a Director in an English Language School.
Lisa Spiteri
Lecturer
Graduated in Communications from the University of Malta. Works as a newscaster at a local television station.
Rebecca Toutoungi
Lecturer
Graduated in Communications from the University of Malta. Works as a newscaster at a local television station.
Leonardo Ramon Sena
Lecturer
A journalist with experience in leadership and team management at a large television network.
Kim Spiteri
Lecturer
A warranted Organisational Psychologist with over 15 years of experience in senior HR leadership roles across diverse industries.
Giorgiana Mallia
Lecturer
Currently works in the Educational sector
Martina Caruana
Lecturer
A lawyer by profession
Josianne Camilleri
Lecturer
Holds a background in Psychology and Coaching
Susan Nolan
Lecturer
Currently involved in the aviation customer care sector
Darine Aboulezz
Soft Skills Trainer
Soft skills trainer, public speaker, mentor, and tutor. A firm believer that with the right guidance, anyone can enhance their presentation skills and become a more effective communicator.
Amy Talbot
Owner, Talbot & Bons
A highly experienced business owner, entrepreneur and mentor. A firm believer in fair recruitment processes and continuous employee development.