Demystifying Executive Presence
These 45-minute sessions are designed to facilitate peer-to-peer discussions on rotating popular topics.
Join us for this peer-to-peer facilitated discussion to dymystify exective presence. Discuss what it is and understand why it matters in the context of your leadership. Leave with insights and ideas for how to devlop and improve your executive presence.
Kristin Barrett
As Vice President of Consulting and Executive Coach at Linkage, a SHRM company, Kristin plays a critical role in empowering senior leaders to elevate business outcomes by fostering environments that support transformative leadership development and coaching. She excels in building client trust and acts as a catalyst for sustainable growth, ensuring each interaction leaves a profound impact. Kristin leads a high-performing team that designs and delivers strategic leadership experiences and personalized coaching tailored to the unique needs of clients and their organizations.
With a rich 30-year career, highlighted by leadership positions of top-tier sales and marketing teams at AT&T, Kristin brings a wealth of valuable experience spanning healthcare, financial services, and higher education. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Boston College and has furthered her studies at Queen Mary College, University of London. Kristin is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and Team Coaching Certified through Corentus. She is also credentialed in various leadership and coaching assessments, including Hogan Assessments (HPI, HDS, and MVPI) and Linkage’s Advancing Women Leaders and Purposeful Leadership Assessments. Kristin's unwavering dedication to serving others drives her commitment to excellence. Her leadership philosophy centers on the continual pursuit of personal and professional growth, encapsulated by her guiding mantra: always strive to be 'Becoming Your Best.'"
Machael Pelosi Sherry
Machael Sherry is a Principal Consultant and Executive Coach at Linkage, a SHRM company, with over two decades of expertise in the learning and development arena. Throughout her career, Machael has spearheaded the creation, implementation, and management of large-scale leadership development initiatives designed to foster self-awareness, inspire action, and drive impactful outcomes for individuals, teams, and organizations. Prior to her tenure at Linkage, Machael held esteemed senior leadership roles, where she consistently enhanced organizational performance by clarifying vision and strategy, nurturing talent, and cultivating inclusive cultures that prioritize people's value and investment in the organization's success. Machael holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Boston College, a Master of Science in Education from Pace University, and a Juris Doctorate from the University at Buffalo School of Law. She has further honed her coaching expertise through an Executive Certificate in Leadership Coaching from Georgetown University’s Institute for Transformational Leadership. As a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Machael also holds certifications in Linkage’s Advancing Women Leaders Assessment, Linkage’s Purposeful Leadership Assessment, the Hogan Assessments (HPI, HDS, and MVPI), and the EQ-i 2.0 Assessment. Her multifaceted background and unwavering commitment to excellence position her as a trusted advisor and catalyst for professional growth and organizational success.