Executive Coaching Programs for Leadership Presence

While the page does not outline a specific "7 C's" framework by name, Ascent Performance Trainings develops executive presence through several interconnected competencies, including clarity, confidence, credibility, communication, and influence. These are built through self-awareness, emotional intelligence, real-world application, and personalized coaching feedback — helping leaders show up authentically and effectively in high-stakes moments rather than following a scripted style.

Leadership presence is the ability to communicate with clarity, confidence, credibility, and influence in moments that matter. In executive coaching, it is developed through self-awareness, emotional intelligence, communication practice, feedback, and real-world application. The goal is not to create a scripted style, but to help leaders show up authentically and effectively.

Program length depends on the format selected. The Ascent Leadership Academy is a structured 10-week program, while micro-learning sessions are typically 60 to 90 minutes. Post-training reinforcement can extend support over eight weeks with weekly learning reminders and monthly coaching sessions to help participants apply concepts consistently.

Yes, programs are tailored to each organization's goals, industry, leadership challenges, and participant needs. Ascent has delivered training across diverse sectors, including technology, financial services, and oil and gas. Content can be adapted through workshops, coaching, simulations, online learning, and reinforcement to support specific performance outcomes.

Coaching may cover executive communication, emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, decision-making, team leadership, coaching skills, collaboration, change management, and inclusive leadership. Sessions are designed to connect these skills to real workplace scenarios so leaders can improve how they influence, motivate, and guide others toward stronger performance.

Yes. Ascent Performance Trainings delivers Three Tiers of Learning designed to meet every level of talent. The Base (Foundational) level covers leadership identity, emotional intelligence, and communication fundamentals. The Core (Intermediate) level focuses on coaching others, conflict resolution, and situational leadership. The Pro (Advanced) level addresses executive presence, strategic vision, organizational culture design, and succession planning. Each tier earns a Certificate of Completion.

Ascent Performance Trainings offers multiple learning modalities, including in-person classroom training, virtual sessions, one-on-one coaching, self-paced options, and a 24/7 online learning platform. Live virtual micro-learning sessions are delivered via Zoom in 60 to 90-minute formats. This flexible structure allows busy leaders and distributed teams to access development in the format that best fits their schedules and organizational needs.

Programs are led by Tim Carlisle, Founder of Ascent Performance Trainings and a globally recognized authority in sales and performance training with over 30 years of expertise. He has designed and delivered transformative training programs in over 75 countries, equipping thousands of professionals across technology, financial services, oil and gas, and other industries. His approach blends practical leadership techniques, motivational coaching, and measurable outcomes.