Verbal & Non-Verbal Micro-Habits | How High-Achievers Build Their Personal Brand

Let’s talk executive authority - having a confident leadership presence and strong personal brand. Without a promotion, the C-suite micro habits for your career development. In this episode, I break down the everyday habits that build high-achievers’ authority. These are the subtle verbal and non-verbal behaviours I’ve observed over 15+ years working closely with CEOs and executive teams — and they apply to anyone serious about professional growth, leadership skills and personal development. Authority isn’t announced. It’s signalled. Whether you're an emerging leader, corporate professional, entrepreneur, graduate, or career climber — these small shifts can elevate how you're perceived in meetings, interviews, presentations, and everyday communication. What You’ll Learn About Executive Presence & Personal Branding? This career development episode covers: ✔️ Non-verbal communication skills that build credibility. ✔️ How to use the “Flooding Smile” concept from How to Talk to Anyone. ✔️ The power of “Sticky Eyes” and strategic eye contact. ✔️ Body language that signals leadership and confidence. ✔️ How posture and gestures influence perceived authority. ✔️ Verbal communication skills for leaders. ✔️ Why speaking slower increases perceived competence. ✔️ How strategic pauses make you more persuasive. ✔️ How to eliminate “uptalk” and finish sentences with impact. ✔️ How to write emails with executive-level clarity. 0:00 Secret Habits of CEOs 0:29 Smile Like a CEO: How to Talk to Anyone 3:26 Keep Eye Contact Like a CEO 6:49 Hold Your Body Like a CEO 9:16 Speak Like a CEO 10:56 Pause Like a CEO 12:18 Make Statements Like a CEO 13:26 Email LIke a CEO Why This Matters for Career Growth? Executive authority isn’t just for CEOs. Research in leadership communication and personal branding consistently shows that: Slower speech increases perceptions of confidence. Strong eye contact builds trust and connection. Deliberate gestures improve persuasion. Clear, concise emails strengthen professional credibility. These micro-habits compound over time. They shape how colleagues, clients, recruiters, and decision-makers perceive your competence and leadership potential. If you're focused on: Career advancement Professional communication skills Building confidence at work Leadership development Personal branding strategy Executive presence training …this episode is for you. 👋🏽 Hi, I'm Dianne - personal brand coach, consultant and speaker for emerging leaders, executives and entrepreneurs. For more on personal branding, let's connect: YOUTUBE 🎥    / @dianneglavas   PODCAST 🎙APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... 🎙SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tx9vTW... TIP OF THE WEEK EMAIL 📧 https://mailchi.mp/2e6d481e63f3/diann... SOCIALS 🖇 LINKEDIN:   / dianneglavas   📸 INSTAGRAM:   / diannebaruch   BLOG ✍🏽 dianneglavas.com/blog WEBSITE 💻 dianneglavas.com DG