Aletta Rochat: Being Overlooked to Being Heard Confidence, Communication, and Executive Presence

Aletta Rochat, executive presence coach, global speaker, and Past International President of Toastmasters International, explores why capable professionals can work hard and still struggle to be recognized at the level they deserve. Drawing from her global leadership experience and her own journey of learning to stop downplaying her capabilities, Aletta shares practical insights on communicating with clarity, building credibility, speaking up in high-stakes environments, and becoming visible as a leadership-ready professional. She also examines the gap between confidence and perception—and how small changes in communication can transform how others see and hear you.