Grace Under Pressure: Responding with Presence when Challenged
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Grace Under Pressure: Responding with Presence when Challenged
Ever walk out of a meeting wishing you’d handled a challenge differently? Discover how to respond with clarity, confidence, and composure when discussions go off track.
Join us for this high-impact and interactive evening with Maria Wilhelmsson, Presence and Communication Expert.
Discover how to maintain a grounded presence and respond with dignity in uncomfortable situations. Leave feeling empowered and equipped with the physical and mental tools to handle whatever the room throws at you.
What you’ll learn:
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Regaining your Composure – How to recognize the physical signs of stress and reset your nervous system in seconds.
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Embodying Confidence – How to use body language and vocal tone to project authority when you feel anything but confident.
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Thinking on Your Feet – Strategies to respond with grace to the unexpected.
Who it’s for:
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Corporate professionals, self-employed, students, and job seekers who want to strengthen their presence and communication.
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Anyone who wants to turn "awkward" moments into opportunities for leadership.
Why you’ll love it:
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Action-Oriented: Forget long lectures; this session is built around practice and feedback.
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Expertly and Lightheartedly Guided: Led by Maria Wilhelmsson, who specializes in making the topic of presence simple, relatable and applicable.
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Safe to Fail: A supportive space to practice "uncomfortable" situations so you’re ready for the real thing.
About Our Speaker
Maria Wilhelmsson is a Presence and Communication Expert and the founder of VoxImpact. She helps professionals enhance their executive presence by accessing the power of the mind, body, and voice. Combining an M.Sc. in International Business with a background in the performing arts, Maria offers a unique, embodied approach to staying grounded and influential under pressure. Since 2010, she has coached leaders at global organizations including Nestlé, Cargill, and PwC.
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More about the event on Tuesday 3 February 2026
Tuesday February 3, 2026
Timing:18.30-20.30
Venue: Romantik Hôtel Mont-Blanc Au Lac in Morges. The address is Rue des Alpes 1, 1110 Morges.
Romantik Hotel Mont-Blanc Au Lac - Google Maps
Please purchase your ticket through Weeze by 11.30pm on Sunday 1 February
After purchase, please check straight away if you have received an email confirmation.
If you need any support to purchase your ticket, please reach out to one of the BPW Lake Geneva Board members.
Should you invite a guest, please let your guest purchase their ticket themselves by selecting the non-member ticket option.
Once registered, we'll send you all the details to join the event.
Important Information About Our Cancellation and Registration Fee Transfer Policy
We would like to let you about our Cancellation and Registration Fee Transfer Policy to ensure smooth planning and coordination for our events.
Policy Overview:
- No Refunds: We do not offer refunds for cancellations.
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- Late Notifications: If you notify us after the deadline, we will not be able to transfer your fee due to venue payment commitments.
AGENDA
18:30 Meet and greet
19:00 Welcome and update
19:10 Presentation
20:30 Networking dinner
We're looking forward to meeting you all there!