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Executive Presence Mastery

Using Micro-Expressions and Eye Contact to Command Boardroom Authority

Rapid blinking and darting eyes broadcast anxiety. Discover how executive leaders use measured eye contact and intentional stillness to command absolute attention.

Amit Kasliwal
Amit KasliwalCEO & Founder, Dehurdle
July 23, 20244 min read
Using Micro-Expressions and Eye Contact to Command Boardroom Authority

The Stillness Principle in Leadership

High-status leaders exhibit physical stillness while speaking. Eliminating head-tilts, rapid blinking, and hand fidgeting signals that you are entirely unthreatened by the high-stakes environment.

The 2-Minute Practice Drill

2-Minute Spoken Drill

The 2-Minute Practice Drill

Practice maintaining steady composure in Dehurdle.

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