Executive Edge™
Master the communication skills that define executive success.
Exceptional leadership begins with exceptional communication. Success as an executive requires you to articulate a compelling vision, inspire action, and navigate tough conversations with confidence and clarity. This executive leadership development experience is designed to help senior leaders develop the skills to foster engagement and drive results in every interaction.
Ideal Audience
Appropriate for executives and senior leaders seeking to refine their leadership communication skills.
Delivery Method
In-Person: 2 days, or;
Virtual: 4, 2-hour live online sessions over four weeks.
Hybrid learning options are also available.
Available In: English, French, and Spanish.
Our Approach
Executive Edge™ transforms the way leaders communicate by shifting their mindset, providing practical tools, and reinforcing new skills through hands-on practice to develop exceptional leadership communication skills.
Learn more about Our ApproachSustainment
Continue to master new skills and behaviors with resources designed to reinforce learning:
- ELI, our AI-powered communication coach. Practice your delivery, receive personalized feedback, and track your communication growth over time.
- Ignite, our digital resource library featuring our entire suite of leadership communication resources to reinforce learning and explore complementary skills.
Executive Edge is an excellent workshop that will elevate your presentation, public speaking skills and presence. I highly recommend taking the course and moving to the next level.
This is by far the most practical and impactful leadership development program I have participated in, ever! I truly believe this learning experience will change the way I think about my leadership purpose, my presence and the clarity of my messages.
What Participants Learn in our Executive Edge™ Program:
Executive Edge™ helps you master the advanced communication techniques critical for success at the executive level. From leading with vision, to crafting stories that motivate, to developing executive presence–executives gain the skills to inspire through communication.
In this Signature Learning Experience, you receive the knowledge and tools to:
Inspire strategic action through focused, results-oriented communication.
Is Executive Edge™ Right for You?
Executive Edge™ is appropriate for senior leaders who are struggling with one or more of the following challenges:
Executive Edge™ Program Modules
Lead with Vision
Vision serves as a roadmap for the future and creates direction and purpose for your team. Align your team around a clear vision by learning how to clearly articulate where you’re going.
Craft Inspiring Narratives
Learn to structure persuasive communication using The Leader’s Script, a framework for crafting clear, conviction-driven messages. You’ll practice shaping your ideas into focused messages and sharing stories that resonate with diverse audiences and inspire action.
Q&A
Mastery
Master the art of Q&A by learning how to use this time to forge connections. Gain the ability to navigate tough questions while making sure people feel heard and understood.
Cultivate Executive Gravitas
When you exude executive gravitas, you inspire confidence and build trust with your audience. Develop your executive presence with tools that elevate your authenticity, poise, and authority.
Spark Your Learning With Tailored Program Add-Ons:
As part of our extensive suite of leadership communication training offerings, we have a number of additional Spark modules that complement Executive Edge™. If you are interested in strengthening a particular skill that is not covered in the core program, we make it easy to add additional modules to your core program design. Our top recommendations for Executive Edge™ are:
1:1 Coaching
Listening Edge
Discover the different levels of listening and learn how to ask insightful questions to enhance your listening skills and communication impact.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? View our full library of Spark modules.
Inside the Learning Experience
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Initial Skill Measurement
Begin the experience with an Al-powered skill assessment through ELl, our Al communication coach. This establishes a baseline of each participants’ skills and a benchmark to measure growth.Initial Skill Measurement -
Module I
Module I
Each module combines expert facilitation, AI-guided practice, and personalized coaching to help participants build and apply new communication skills. -
Learning Challenges
Between modules, complete guided challenges with ELI designed to strengthen communication habits and apply new skills in real-world scenarios.Learning Challenges -
Module II
Module II
Each module combines expert facilitation, AI-guided practice, and personalized coaching to help participants build and apply new communication skills. -
Learning Challenges
Between modules, complete guided challenges with ELI designed to strengthen communication habits and apply new skills in real-world scenarios.Learning Challenges -
Module III
Module III
Each module combines expert facilitation, AI-guided practice, and personalized coaching to help participants build and apply new communication skills. -
Learning Challenges
Between modules, complete guided challenges with ELI designed to strengthen communication habits and apply new skills in real-world scenarios.Learning Challenges -
Module IV
Module IV
Each module combines expert facilitation, AI-guided practice, and personalized coaching to help participants build and apply new communication skills. -
Spark Your Learning
Customize the learning experience with targeted add-on modules that deepen key skills and address specific communication challenges.Spark Your Learning -
Final Skill Measurement
Final Skill Measurement
Conclude the learning experience with a Final Skill Assessment through ELI that measures your skill development, providing clear visibility into individual and cohort level growth. -
Sustainment
Reinforce new skills with 30-day access to ELI and Ignite, our digital resource library. Revisit key concepts, and explore new complementary skills from our entire suite of offerings.Sustainment
Each module combines
Live Facilitation
AI-Guided Practice Labs
Feedback & Coaching
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is executive communication training, and why is it important?
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Executive communication training teaches leaders how to command attention, build credibility, and drive business success through clear, impactful communication. It helps executives develop verbal communication skills, structure their messaging, and deliver high-stakes presentations effectively.
Even the most seasoned leaders can feel nervous before key presentations. The right training equips executives with preparation techniques and communication strategies that transform nervous energy into confidence and executive presence.
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How does Executive Edge™ help in developing executive presence?
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Executive Edge™ helps senior leaders elevate their executive presence by strengthening how they communicate to inspire and influence.
Through interactive learning, hands-on practice, and AI-driven feedback from ELI, our AI-powered communication coach, participants learn to speak with clarity and conviction, engage their audience with confidence, and navigate high-stakes interactions with ease. The program strengthens executive gravitas, builds the ability to handle tough Q&A with poise, and ensures leaders project authority while remaining authentic.
Read More: Four Tips to Refine Your Leadership Presence
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Who should enroll in executive communication training?
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This program is designed for executives, senior leaders, and managers who want to:
- Improve executive presence and verbal communication skills
- Gain confidence in boardroom interactions
- Learn how to communicate complex ideas with clarity
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How does this training help business professionals?
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This business communication training for employees helps professionals:
- Improve leadership communication skills
- Enhance executive presence
- Gain buy-in from teams and stakeholders
- Effectively communicate in high-stakes business settings
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What are the key differences between virtual and in-person Executive Edge™ training?
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Both our virtual and in-person Executive Edge™ programs deliver the same impactful content, but with different formats to suit your needs.
- In-person training is a concentrated, 2-day experience. It emphasizes hands-on practice and peer feedback within the classroom setting.
- Virtual training extends the learning over 4 weeks, with 1.5-hour sessions each week. This allows you to integrate new skills into your daily work and receive personalized feedback and one-on-one coaching from your facilitator.
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What qualifications do the Executive Edge™ coaches and facilitators have, and how does their expertise impact training quality?
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Our coaches and facilitators are highly qualified professionals with diverse industry experience, relevant certifications, and proven success in leadership communication. Backed by The Humphrey Group's 35+ years of experience and 1 million+ program alumni, our facilitators undergo a rigorous onboarding process, ensuring they meet our high standards.
This expertise, combined with a low facilitator-to-participant ratio, allows for personalized coaching in group settings and one-on-one for virtual training, maximizing your learning and development. Our team comprises seasoned industry experts and passionate leadership communication specialists dedicated to teaching and promoting inspiring communication.
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We want to get started right away. How soon can you begin training for my team?
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We’re ready when you are! We can deliver training for your team with as little as two weeks of lead time.
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Can we customize a program to better meet our needs?
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Yes! We specialize in tailoring our leadership communication training to your organization's unique goals. We customize the delivery and content to ensure the best fit. This includes:
- Flexible Program Design: Adjusting the core program, rearranging modules, or adding content.
- Targeted Skill Development: Enhancing your program with Spark modules focusing on specific skills like The Q&A Playbook or The Simple STORY Framework.
- Expert Guidance: Our Learning Specialists partner with you throughout the process.
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Whether you’re ready to invest in development for your leaders, or just want to learn more about who we are and how we can help, we’re ready to answer your questions.
Your Challenges Are Solvable
It doesn’t have to be complicated. Our solutions incorporate simple, easy-to-apply tools and methods that drive big impact.
We Look Forward to Chatting!
We can’t wait to talk about how we can help you develop leaders who inspire.
