Leading with Presence | October 2026
This program develops your skills to become a confident, inspiring speaker and successful leader. By mastering presentations and storytelling, you'll enhance your communication, build strong professional relationships, and appreciate the power of personal expression.
What You’ll Learn
- Core skills of authentic leadership: empathy, honesty, self-reflection, and humanity
- The five powers of leadership: presence, communication, conviction, intention, knowledge
- Essential visual and auditory communication techniques
- Storytelling frameworks to inspire and motivate others
Why Attend?
- Develop strong, authentic leadership presence
- Build confidence in your communication style
- Foster meaningful connections through empathy, honesty, and compassion
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will earn a digital Certificate of Completion issued through Credly. This credential can be easily added to LinkedIn and other professional platforms to showcase your learning and achievement.
Program Details:
- Date: October 6-7, 2026 | 9:00AM- 5:00 PM
- Location: DePaul Loop Campus, Chicago, IL
- Tuition:
- Individual: $1,850
- Team Rate (2+): $1,665 per participant
For More Information, Contact:
Jurate Murray
Email: jmurray9@depaul.edu
Phone: +1 312-362-5913
Ideal for professionals at any level—especially those in leadership, client-facing, or team management roles—looking to strengthen communication, inspire others, and lead with authenticity.
- Developing the core skills of authentic leadership – Empathy, Honesty, Self-reflection and Humanity
- Learn the foundational storytelling techniques to inspire and engage others
- Master the Five Powers of Authentic Leadership: Presence, Communication, Conviction, Intention, and Knowledge.
- Discover the Ten Essential Communication Skills—including voice, energy, body language, and spontaneity—to build a strong visual and auditory presence.
- Study Storytelling Frameworks to motivate and inspire any audience through sharing their own leadership stories—those pivotal moments that shaped who they are today
Dr. Mark Rittenberg is a Professor of Leadership Communications at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and founder of the Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute. Blending a background in acting with leadership development, he has pioneered a theater-based approach used by organizations such as Google, McKinsey, and Salesforce, with work spanning global organizations and diverse leadership contexts. A Fulbright Scholar and award-winning playwright, he holds a Doctor of Education from the University of San Francisco.
Available Sessions:
| Course Name | Schedule | Location | Delivery Method | Price | |
| Leading with Presence | October 6 & 7 | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 1 East Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60604 | Modality: In-Person/Chicago | $1,850.00 |