COMPOSURE is the book that’s unlocking Executive Presence for leaders around the world.

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Break through the Imposter Syndrome.

"The authors’ understandings of the nuances of insecurity and the workings of entitlement are delivered with refreshing complexity... An intelligent, wide-ranging examination."

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"A quick, crisply written read...[readers] will find useful thought exercises to assist them in putting their Imposter Syndrome to rest."

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Hear from author Kate Purmal on how COMPOSURE has helped executives step into their Executive Presence worldwide…

Kate Purmal, author of Composure, is a Corporate Board Director, Business Advisor and Executive Coach, Author and Senior Fellow at Georgetown University.

 

Compose yourself to elevate your Executive Presence at work, at home, and, ultimately, within yourself. 

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If there’s anyone who knows how to excel under pressure, it’s Kate Purmal. COMPOSURE should be required reading for those of us who have to lead in complex high-wire environments.”

—MARK LEVY, Founder, Levy Innovation LLC
Author of Accidental Genius

 

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Our workbook breaks down the book's core material, guiding you as you deepen your COMPOSURE experience.

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Elevate your Executive Presence through live, immersive experiences infused with the COMPOSURE methodology. You will work directly with COMPOSURE authors Kate Purmal and Lee Epting to increase your confidence, deepen your resiliency, up-level your impact and leadership, and unlock your highest potential.

 

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Next cohort starts 3/24/22

 
 

Praise for Composure

  • "Warm, yet practical guidance"

    “With this important book, Kate Purmal shows us how WE CAN replace self-doubt, inadequacy, and worry with confidence, self-worth, and courage. She is a brilliant writer and teacher who provides volumes of warm, yet practical guidance and advice to help women accelerate their path to the C-suite and boardroom.”

    — ROBIN TOFT, CEO, Toft Group, a ZRG company; Co-Founder, We Can Rise; Author of WE CAN: The Executive Woman’s Guide to Career Advancement

  • "New heights of self-awareness"

    Composure is both practical and inspirational. Through three key steps — awareness, resolution, and transformation — it guides the reader to new heights of self-awareness and greater outcomes!”

    — TERRY KRAMER, Faculty Director, Easton Technology Management Center; UCLA Anderson School of Management; former CHRO; Vodafone Group Plc and President, Vodafone Americas

  • "Tools to own their future sucess"

    “Finally. A well-written and engaging book that provides honest and practical guidance to unlock what’s standing between you and your best self. Written in very human terms, COMPOSURE delivers a structured process and clear examples to give high performers the tools to own their future success.”

    — MARY MCDOWELL, CEO, Mitel Networks

 

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The true power of composure is that those who find it don’t just elevate themselves — they elevate everyone around them, too. Imagine the power of your whole team, confident, resilient, and composed.

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