Can You Train for Executive Presence? Carmen Sederino on the 50/50 Rule

Can You Train for Executive Presence? Carmen Sederino on the 50/50 Rule

April 30, 2026 · 28 min · Season 130 · Episode 1

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Carmen Sederino discusses the importance of executive presence and the 50/50 rehearsal rule in business communication.

Carmen Sederino, Founder and Performance Master at Illuminated Story, joins John Golden to explain why the live keynote is a competitive advantage AI cannot replicate — and how leaders and sellers can build real executive presence through voice, body, and emotional choreography. She shares the 50/50 rehearsal rule, how authenticity works as a range rather than a fixed pose, and why pause is the most underused tool in business delivery. Learn more at https://illuminatedstory.com/ .

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Host: John Golden

Guest: Carmen Sederino

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