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The speaking tips these execs use to own the room, and get ahead

The speaking tips these execs use to own the room, and get ahead

Female executives suffer from a “gravitas gap” but some are learning to project greater confidence and authority, helping them to move up the corporate ladder.

Ahead of making a speech, Denisha Anbu works on how she will use the stage and where she will stand.  Dominic Lorrimer

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enisha Anbu was well aware that a lack of presentation skills was creating a barrier to her career progression. As a corporate lawyer, she had little need to connect with large teams and get them to rally around a vision – essential skills for any business leader.

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Patrick Durkin
BOSS deputy editorPatrick Durkin is Melbourne bureau chief and BOSS deputy editor. He writes on news, business and leadership. Connect with Patrick on Twitter. Email Patrick at pdurkin@afr.com

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