Overview

The most influential executives are not necessarily the loudest or most visible. They become influential because they develop a recognizable niche, a consistent perspective, and a clear role within industry conversations.

In this workshop, you will learn how executives become associated with ideas, movements, market trends, and industry issues over time. Drawing from executive communications strategy, media positioning, reputation management, and real-world CEO case studies, this workshop focuses on how to intentionally shape executive authority rather than simply increase visibility.

You will learn how to define a credible executive niche, develop recognizable media personae, and connect executive viewpoints to broader business and industry conversations in ways that increase trust, memorability, and influence.

The workshop combines on-demand online materials with a live Zoom session designed to help participants apply these frameworks in real time.

CEOs and executives often create content that feels broad, generic, or disconnected from a recognizable point of view.

  • Thought leadership lacks differentiation

  • Social media and video content lacks focus

  • Media coverage feels transactional instead of strategic

  • Executive content fails to build recognition over time

  • Speaking engagements do not translate into authority

  • Audiences struggle to connect CEO with a specific POV

This workshop shows you how to fix that immediately.

What You'll Learn

  • Ways to develop a specialization and niche authoritative voice

  • How to identify a recognizable executive point of view

  • Templates to creating an executive media personae

  • Ways to connect executive commentary to industry news and trends

  • How influential CEOs become associated with specific ideas over time

What You'll Walk Away With

  • A defined executive niche and positioning direction

  • An executive messaging and persona framework

  • A media entry-point strategy for industry conversations

  • A clearer understanding of how executive authority compounds over time

  • Practical exercises and templates for future executive positioning work

Who This Is For

  • Corporate communications leaders

  • PR and executive communications professionals

  • Marketing leaders supporting CEOs

A Note on AI in Communications


These workshops are designed for today’s AI-enabled environment. While AI tools can accelerate content creation, the ability to define a clear point of view, structure ideas, and build credibility still requires human judgment and communications expertise. The frameworks you’ll learn in this workshop are not designed to replace the thinking behind it, but to help you use AI more effectively.

Format

  • Live 90-minute Zoom session (Friday, September 25 at 12:00 PM ET)

  • Interactive exercises and live discussion with the instructor and peers

  • Free resources and templates included

  • Flexible attendance: join live or watch the full session on demand at your convenience

  • Cohort size is intentionally limited (typically 10-15 participants) to support meaningful interaction

Our Zoom Session Starts in

Friday, September 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT

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