01/06/2026
Presence Decides How Far You Go: Recap of Session 2, KOS × ACCA Webinar Series
Two managers. Same title. Same day promoted. Six years later, one is a Director, one is still a Manager.
Same company. Same opportunities. Same market.
The difference? Presence.
On May 21, KOS Solutions and ACCA held Session 2 of the "Professional Influence Advancement" webinar series, "High-Impact Communication: Taking Control of Every Key Conversation," led by Jimmy Pang.
Here are three key takeaways worth revisiting:
🔸 Your presence is judged before you speak
First impressions form in 7 to 10 seconds. In that window, no one can evaluate your skills or track record. They can only read what they see, hear, and feel about you. Once formed, that impression is very difficult to change.
🔸 Presence is a system, not a personality trait
Presence is not something you are born with. It is built from every signal you send, consciously or not, across 8 building blocks: from how you appear, to how you carry yourself, to how you connect with others.
🔸 Your first sentence is the lens you want others to see
The words you choose do more than convey information. They signal your professionalism, communicate respect, and position you as either decisive or uncertain. Your opening sentence sets the frame for how everything after it is received.
Missed the live session? Watch the full replay here: https://live-4lify7.vhall.cn/v3/lives/watch/240613777
The Q&A session sparked honest conversations on navigating conflict in real time, recovering from a weak first impression, and building authority with different people. These reflections lead naturally into our final session: "Strategic Relationship Building: Create a Sustainable Professional Network"
We will further explore how to identify your key stakeholders, make introductions that open doors, and build a follow-up system that keeps relationships alive long term.
🗓️ Thursday, June 18
⏰ 19:30 to 21:00 (HKT)
💻 Online live session
📩 Secure your spot via the registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/xS219vb1Hg
Interested in bringing this kind of training to your organization? Contact Sherry Liao ([email protected]) for more details.