You can have a seat at the table and still struggle to be heard. Executive
presence is what helps turn your HR expertise into credibility, influence, and action.

Join AIHR Subject Matter Expert Dr. Dieter Veldsman, to explore what executive
presence really looks like in practice and how to connect people insights to the
business priorities leaders care about most.

What you will learn:
● Explain what executive presence is and distinguish it from confidence,
charisma, and visibility.
● Describe why executive presence matters for HR’s credibility and strategic
influence.
● Recognize common pitfalls that weaken HR’s impact, including overexplaining,
reporting activity instead of insight, hedging recommendations, and avoiding
constructive challenge.
● Apply practical techniques to communicate with greater clarity, commercial
relevance, and conviction.
● Identify behaviors to develop and strengthen executive presence.

Dr. Dieter Veldsman Chief HR Scientist at AIHR.

He is an organizational psychologist with a passion for HR. He has over 15+ years of experience across the HR value chain and lifecycle, having worked for and consulted with various multi-national corporations in Europe, Asia, and Africa. He has held the positions of CHRO, Organizational Effectiveness Executive, and Organizational Design and Development
Principal.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dieterveldsman/