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Leading with Presence program equips you with must-have skills to become an inspirational and confident speaker, who stands out as a successful leader. Through presentations and the art of storytelling, you will gain effective communication skills to become an effective communicator that
quickly builds professional relationships and understands the value of personal expression and the communication process.
November 3-4, 2025
DePaul's Loop Campus, Chicago
Leading with Presence
"Become the leader others want to follow."
This experiential workshop, led by Dr. Mark Rittenberg, will focus on the leader’s struggle "to be seen, to be heard and to make a contribution." Their voices may be thin and timid, their body language stiff, and their messages often go unnoticed. This workshop is designed to change that.
Investment: $1,800 per person
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Learning Outcomes
• 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
Meet Dr. Mark Rittenberg
Professor | Executive Coach | Global Leadership Expert
Mark Rittenberg is a Professor of Leadership Communications at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and the founder of the Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute. Blending his background in acting with leadership training, he pioneered a theater-based approach to leadership development. His global work spans apartheid-era South Africa to Jerusalem, where he founded a drama academy for Jewish and Palestinian youth. A Fulbright Scholar and award-winning playwright, Rittenberg holds a Doctor of Education from the University of San Francisco.