Executive Presence

Executive Presence: Why Women Hold Back and How to Be Heard

A live masterclass focused on the deeper root of communication challenges in leadership: conditioning, identity, and self-perception.

Many high-performing women are not lacking capability or insight—they are navigating internal patterns shaped by expectations around likability, approval, and authority. These patterns often show up as hesitation, overthinking, or softening communication in critical moments, ultimately limiting influence and visibility.

This session moves beyond surface-level communication strategies to address the internal dynamics that impact how women show up, speak, and lead in real time. Participants will learn how to shift from waiting to feel “ready” to becoming willing to speak with clarity and grounded authority—even in moments of uncertainty.

Key takeaways include how to:

· Recognize the internal patterns that drive hesitation and respond with intention in the moment

· Communicate clearly without over-preparing or over-explaining

· Trust their thinking and contribute before ideas feel “perfect”

· Strengthen executive presence by shifting from seeking approval to owning authority

Speaker

Yann Dang is an executive leadership coach, TEDx speaker, and former Global Finance executive who specializes in helping high-achieving women be heard and lead with authority in high-stakes environments. She combines executive strategy, neuroscience, and emotional intelligence to shift how women show up—not by performing confidence, but by embodying it.

Her work equips women to navigate power dynamics, communicate with clarity, and build influence without overworking or second-guessing themselves. Yann’s approach deeply aligns with WICT’s mission to advance women through leadership development and connection—helping them not just grow in their careers, but lead in a way that changes the room.

Yann Dang, Leadership & Life Coach

TEDx Speaker: The Power of Anger in Leadership

Podcast Ranked Top 2% Globally: The Balanced Leader

Website: aspire-coaching.co

Email: connect@aspire-coaching.co

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yanndang/

Instagram: @aspirecoaching_yann