Professional Leadership Development:
Grow Your Presence
Is Your Executive Presence Shining or Dimming?
Stop waiting for a title to lead.
Own the room from the inside out.
Most professionals are one skill away from the influence they deserve. Whether you are navigating a difficult conversation or leading a high-stakes meeting, your executive presence is what people feel, and what they follow.
Join the Grow Your Leadership Presence series: A 5-part micro-learning live virtual workshop experience designed for the real world. No performance. No fluff. Just practical tools to help you show up with confidence, clarity, and essence.
The first workshop starts on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Book your spot today.
Professional Leadership Development:
Grow Your Presence
A 5-Part Micro-Learning Live Virtual Workshop Series for Professionals Ready to Lead with Greater Confidence, Clarity, and Influence.
Stop waiting for permission.
I see it all the time in my networking circles: talented professionals, especially women, shrinking themselves and second-guessing their value. They hide behind "fancy words" or wait for a C-suite title to finally feel like a leader.
But here is my POV: Presence is not reserved for the C-suite. It is not something you earn because of a title. Anyone can have presence, regardless of role or position, because everyone leads in their own unique way.
Your presence is your light. And right now, that light is either shining brightly or it is dimming. If you want a stronger leadership presence, you have to work on your light from the inside out.
Who is this Leadership Series for?
This course is ideal for professionals who want to:
1. Communicate more effectively so their message is finally felt and trusted.
2. Handle workplace challenges with confidence instead of second-guessing every move.
3. Strengthen collaboration by shifting from defensiveness to problem-solving.
4. Lead people more intentionally by knowing exactly when to guide and when to step back.
5. Protect their energy while sustaining high performance, so they never have to lead from a place of exhaustion again.
The Curriculum: 5 Weeks to a Grounded You
This dynamic series helps you strengthen the way you communicate, navigate challenges, and show up as a leader. Each 90-minute live virtual workshop includes practical instruction, reflection, real-world application, and live coaching to help participants strengthen their leadership presence right away.
1. Difficult Conversations and Feedback: Stop the avoidance. Learn how to approach challenging conversations with confidence, clarity, and care. Address issues directly and reduce the friction that holds teams back. - Tue, 5/19 | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM & Thu, 5/21 | 6:00–7:30 PM
2. How to Be a Better Public Speaker: Improve how you present yourself when leading meetings or facilitating discussions. Speak in your authentic voice. People aren’t just buying the message, they are buying you. - Tue, 5/26 | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM & Thu, 5/28 | 6:00–7:30 PM
3. Conflict to Collaboration: Conflict does not have to damage relationships. Learn to respond instead of react and turn tension into forward movement and collective problem-solving. - Wed, 6/3 | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM & Thu, 6/4 | 6:00–7:30 PM
4. Coaching, Directing, and Redirecting: Strong leaders know when to guide, when to support, and when to correct. Support performance without micromanaging and build accountability in others. - Tue, 6/9 | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM & Thu, 6/11 | 6:00–7:30 PM
5. Boundaries and Burnout: Presence is weakened when you are overextended and unclear. Learn to set clearer personal and professional boundaries and communicate limits without the guilt. - Tue, 6/16 | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM & Thu, 6/18 | 6:00–7:30 PM
Testimonials From Partners & Clients
"Amazing, impactful, and full of guidance on building the needed confidence to present and facilitate, this journey with Tirza has been eye-opening and created the need for self-reflection."
"The workshop was set up very well and allowed for honest conversations and experiences, Tirza had energy and engaged participants, and it gave me new tools to use as a supervisor and in my personal relationships when it comes to having difficult conversations."
"It was great and I learned a lot, Tirza is a great facilitator who is energetic and engaging, keeps her audience's attention, and shows up every session."
"My favorite part was the breakout, and Tirza has an engaging, energetic style that I like because I can easily be distracted if the presenter is not interesting and personable."
"These leadership sessions are helping me show up as my authentic self and know my value, and Tirza's style is one of confidence building, encouragement and empowering others to create success for themselves and for those they lead."
"I loved this presentation and all of the sessions Tirza gives, they are preparing me for more to come in my professional growth, and she is engaging, authentic and direct, she pulls hard conversations out of us."
"PACE and STAR are great tools in difficult conversations at and outside of work, I appreciate the clarity of the examples Tirza shared, and the whole experience was inspiring."
"The workshop was very helpful and informative, time just flew by with all the concepts I was learning, and Tirza made them easy to understand, follow and apply to our own situations, and her style is friendly and welcoming, which makes it easy to open up."
"The sessions were very pleasant and insightful, and Tirza is engaging, down to earth, welcoming and natural."
"The workshops were engaging, insightful and immediately applicable to my work, they helped me become more aware of my communication patterns and gave me practical tools, and Tirza's facilitation is clear, confident and highly engaging, she creates an inclusive space that encourages participation, reflection and learning."
"Very informative and engaging with useful, practical information, and Tirza is clear, inspiring and engaging, excellent teaching and coaching."
"The training was enjoyable, really good and on point, particularly for people who are not officially in leadership positions or are new leaders, and Tirza is positive, upbeat, warm and educational."
"Meeting in a group was very helpful, hearing other people's issues and concerns helped me reframe my own situations, and Tirza is very welcoming with really good energy that is contagious, she helps me think about things in a different way."
"This was a powerful experience, the information shared with me was thoughtful and relevant to my work, and Tirza is motivating and uplifting."
"Tirza provided effective tools to enhance communication that benefits personal and professional interactions, and the session was interactive in a way that allowed for personal reflection."
"The most important thing I walked away with after coaching with Tirza was confidence. Confidence in my abilities as a professional and confidence in knowing that what I have is enough to turn my dreams into reality... The extensive exercises on how to brand myself, getting clear on my values and setting personal goals that kept me motivated gave me the confidence and skills to excel in a business environment."
"The program is truly beneficial, offering invaluable insights for everyone at our organization, no matter their role. The most enriching aspect was the sense of community... It's a program that genuinely enhances the quality of leadership and fosters a more compassionate, connected workplace."
"Participating in the program gave me not just tools and tips but a supportive community that truly enhanced my management skills. The intentional questions challenged me to think deeper, the actionable resources equipped me to make real changes, and the nurturing yet accountable environment kept me on track."
"I came to a point in my career where I felt stagnant. This coaching program helped me develop personally and professionally. I gained clarity in my life and for my future. I have now reached that next level in my career."
"Each session of the program was thoughtfully planned and impactful, providing us with practical skills that we could immediately apply the very next day."
"This workshop reinforced all the leadership principles I challenge myself to reach daily, and I loved that Tirza, who was interactive and engaging, highlighted that difficult conversations do not always have to be draining or solely about yourself."
"This training provided structure, intentionality and depth, and Tirza is very open, inviting and engaging."
"I was empowered and energized during and after class, I loved the stories Tirza shared to relate to the concepts of the workshop, and she gives great guidance, pulling in those who are not participating to ensure everyone's voice is heard."
"This training was informative and engaging, and Tirza is outstanding, direct and very engaging, able to pivot based on the group's various leadership levels."
"Tirza has a gift for creating honest conversations that lead to real growth. I’m more self-aware, more confident, and better equipped to support my team."
"This was unlike any leadership training I’ve attended. It wasn’t theory—it was practice. I walked away with tools I use every day with my staff."
"This program taught me to slow down and listen—really listen—to my team. I’m seeing more collaboration and less tension because I’m leading with empathy instead of fear."
"This training gave me language for what I’ve always felt but couldn’t express. I now know how to hold people accountable with care and still protect my own boundaries."
"The reflection activities were powerful. They pushed me to see how my triggers show up at work and how I can choose a calmer, more intentional response."
"This experience helped me to grow as a manager and strengthened my communication skills, teaching me to be influential and solution-focused while staying true to my values."
"The communication workshop deepened my understanding of active listening, teaching me how to communicate more effectively. I'm now more focused on ensuring others feel seen, valued, and heard."
"I plan to immediately apply what I learned, focusing on having conversations free of assumptions and using open-ended questions... show they're truly heard and valued."
"I enjoyed learning that the program isn't about changing people but helping them recognize their own need to change. It's a truly empowering coaching style."
"The program is a powerful tool for negotiation. I enjoyed learning about what drives people to grow and change, and I'm eager to apply these tools in my work."
"I really loved the communication workshop; it offered invaluable tips for both work and life. The role-play scenarios were especially engaging."
"The diverse learning experience and wisdom from the facilitators made this program truly exceptional."
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Imagine Owning the Space You Are In
Too often, we play small and hide beneath impostor syndrome. But when you fully value what you bring to the table, others begin to recognize it too.
Let your YES be a real yes. Let your NO be a definitive no. When you do the inside work, your presence grows, your confidence expands, and you begin attracting opportunities that align with who you are becoming.
Stop hiding. Stop playing small. Own the room.
The first workshop starts on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Book your spot today.
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About Your Coach:
Tirza Barnes
Tirza is a dynamic professional development trainer, coach, and consultant with 26 years of experience inspiring and equipping leaders in rooms of every size. She is known for commanding the room, captivating audiences, and delivering fresh, lively, and entertaining energy as a keynote speaker, retreat facilitator, workshop leader, and emcee for organizational events.
What sets Tirza apart is her mastery of leadership presence, the ability to communicate with power, lead with intention, and influence others with authenticity. She helps established and aspiring leaders cultivate that same powerful presence in the way they live, work, and lead.
Through her coaching and training, Tirza teaches leaders how to have:
- difficult conversations
- communicate with clarity and confidence
- navigate conflict
- lead others more intentionally, and
- protect their energy so they can avoid burnout.
By joining Leadership Presence, you become part of a community of leaders who have strengthened their voice, expanded their influence, and learned to lead with a presence that inspires trust, commands respect, and produces results.
You deserve to own your voice, lead in your fullest expression, and show up with power, clarity, and confidence. Join Today!
Learn more about Tirza at tirzamotivates.com.
Contact me at [email protected]