When it comes to professional presence, confidence + preparation = power. Within hours or days, you can engage that power to gain more respect, influence, money and opportunities.Concepts are helpful, but actions give you immediate advantages. This program provides a starting point and straightforward game plan. My executive coaching clients have gained tremendous success by putting these winning practices into play. You too, will soon:• Use the 5 aspects of professional presence to your advantage because "What they see is what you get." (Chapter 1)• Make a memorable impression through 5 empowering "Focus to Win" principles...and inspiration from a unique bird from the Galapagos Islands! (Chapter 2)• Ramp up your "working pitch" to feel more prepared and poised when introducing yourself in everyday business or networking events. (Chapter 3)• Feel proud and ready whenever you describe your professional strengths - even if you're not yet sure what they are! (Chapter 3)• Dramatically improve your professional image on those occasions it really counts. Enjoy the results! (Chapter 4)• Build your professional bio and kick your online presence up a notch. (Chapter 5)• Increase your media quotability and confidence. (Chapter 6)• Impress Yourself, Then the World: Harness the "inside, then out" approach to presenting your best case, after reading about living proof that it works! (Chapter 7)Each chapter gives you tools and guidance to recognize, communicate and build your professional value. You can learn from reading this book, or you can change your future by doing it. Let’s do it!Stefanie Smith leads Stratex, an executive consulting and coaching firm based in Manhattan, provides project leadership, customized workshops and coaching programs to guide executives and their teams to reach the next performance level. Her blog www.CoachStef.com offers ideas and resources for professional success.