What’s Holding You Back from True Executive Presence?

Are you making critical mistakes that are weakening your executive presence and limiting your impact?

In this episode of Kick It Open, host Shelby Nicholl and Jackie Knolhoff, Executive Director of Communications at Wells Fargo, break down a Forbes article by Terina Allen titled “Executive Presence: 8 Warnings Signs That You Don’t Have It.”

Shelby and Jackie bring decades of leadership experience to this conversation, sharing real-world insights on what executive presence truly means—and how to avoid the subtle mistakes that can undermine your influence.

They explore:
✅ The 8 warning signs that signal weak executive presence
✅ How small missteps can short-change your success and leadership impact
✅ The communication strategies that help leaders command a room
✅ Why brand and image matter in shaping executive presence
✅ The role of media and visibility in positioning yourself as a leader

About our guest: Jackie Knolhoff: Executive Director of Communications at Wells Fargo, with decades of experience in media and branding. During her time at Edward Jones, she helped the firm emerge as a national player in wealth management.

If you want to elevate your leadership presence and make a bigger impact, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

Produced by Shelby Nicholl. Edited by Aaron Sherman. Graphic Design by John Gallagher.

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