The Modern Professional

Presence for the way work actually happens now.

Do you want toΒ strengthen your professional presence, communicate with confidence, and navigate modern workplace etiquette with ease?

  • Format In Person
  • Class Size Small Group
  • Investment $399
The Outcome

You know how to hold a room, a call, and a conversation you did not plan for.

Work has changed. Half your important conversations happen on a screen, first impressions are formed before you speak, and the rules nobody wrote down still decide how you are treated. This program covers the ones that matter.

Delivered in person and in small groups, so there is time to practise rather than only listen. You leave with habits, not notes.

  • Executive presence in person and on screen
  • Reading a room and adjusting to it
  • Handling introductions, networking, and small talk
  • Difficult conversations with composure
  • Vocal delivery, pace, and clarity
  • Digital communication and professional boundaries
  • Business dining and hosting
  • Personal brand and consistency

Who is it for?

Working professionals who want their presence to match the level they are operating at, particularly those moving into more senior or client facing roles.

Trusted by teams at

  • Clayton Utz
  • KPMG
  • Westfield Matildas
  • ARIA Property Group
  • YPO
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  • Otto
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Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast  Β·  Delivered Internationally

What our clients have said

Zarife facilitated a Professional Presence workshop for our team, and the feedback has been outstanding. The session went beyond presentation structure. It helped the team understand the importance of professional presence and polished communication, including etiquette in both formal and virtual settings.

From body language and tone to how we engage with different audiences, the workshop provided practical tools to present with confidence, courtesy, and credibility, whether in a team meeting, on stage, or during a webinar.

Warrane College UNSW

Zarife has been partnering with our teams for over 10 years, coaching us on how to present with confidence, connect authentically, and deliver exceptional service.

Her workshops and coaching programs are consistently engaging, hands-on, and full of practical insights. The skills our team has gained are not just memorable. They are used every single day.

Aria Property Group 10 year client

I wanted to take the next step in my career but felt I was missing the executive presence and credibility needed to truly stand out.

Attending Zarife's coaching program was a turning point. I gained invaluable skills that immediately elevated my confidence and professional presence. I applied what I learned right away, and the results have been incredibly rewarding.

Jonathan Simons Lawyer, Victoria

Meet your Instructor

Principal & Founder

Zarife Hardy

Zarife Hardy has spent 17 years working with executives, surgeons, athletes, academics, and people who are simply tired of feeling like they are not landing the way they should.

That depth of experience is the foundation of ASOE, andΒ extends to every workshop, resource and interaction.Β 

Upcoming Workshops

Please see below for our list of upcoming workshops throughout Australia.

Professional Presence ONLINE

Date:Β 11th September, 2026.

Time:Β 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Book Now ($325)

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