Gareth Forrest  ·  Command Presence Communications
COMMAND
PRESENCE
Leadership Communication Self-Assessment

20 questions. 4 pillars. One honest picture of where your communication is costing you — and where to fix it first.

How to complete this assessment

Read each statement and score yourself honestly from 1 to 5:
1 = Never  ·  2 = Rarely  ·  3 = Sometimes  ·  4 = Often  ·  5 = Always

Circle or click the number that reflects your real behaviour — not the leader you want to be. The more honest you are, the more useful your results will be.

01 Clarity
02 Authority
03 Control
04 Influence
Lead with clarity  ·  Speak with authority  ·  Earn respect
Pillar 01
Clarity
CLARITY
How clearly and directly do you communicate your thinking?
1Never
2Rarely
3Sometimes
4Often
5Always
1
I get to my point quickly without over-explaining or adding unnecessary context.
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2
When I speak in meetings, people understand my point without needing to ask clarifying questions.
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5
3
I structure what I say before I say it — I know my conclusion before I start speaking.
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5
4
I can brief or present complex information so that any audience follows it easily.
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After I speak, people take action — they know exactly what is needed and why.
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5
Clarity Score
Your total:
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/ 25
Pillar 02
Authority
AUTHORITY
How much presence and conviction do you project when you speak?
1Never
2Rarely
3Sometimes
4Often
5Always
6
I speak at a deliberate pace — I don't rush or fill silence with unnecessary words.
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I rarely use filler words like "um", "uh", "kind of", or "sort of" when speaking.
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I own my statements — I don't seek approval or soften my words to please others.
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9
My physical presence — posture, eye contact, how I enter a room — communicates confidence.
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People listen when I speak — I am not talked over or interrupted regularly.
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Authority Score
Your total:
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/ 25
Pillar 03
Control
CONTROL
How well do you manage pressure, pushback and difficult conversations?
1Never
2Rarely
3Sometimes
4Often
5Always
11
I stay composed under pressure — I respond rather than react in high-stakes situations.
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5
12
I address difficult conversations directly — I don't delay, avoid, or soften them into irrelevance.
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13
When challenged or pushed back on, I hold my position without becoming defensive or folding.
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5
14
I remain in control of my emotional response even when conversations become tense or personal.
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5
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I consistently reach clear outcomes in difficult conversations — not vague agreements or no resolution.
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5
Control Score
Your total:
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/ 25
Pillar 04
Influence
INFLUENCE
How effectively do you move people to commit, act and follow your lead?
1Never
2Rarely
3Sometimes
4Often
5Always
16
When I communicate a decision, people commit to it — they don't just comply or wait it out.
1
2
3
4
5
17
The meetings and briefings I lead have direction, pace, and a clear outcome every time.
1
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3
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5
18
I can read a room and adjust how I communicate in real time to keep people engaged.
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5
19
People act on what I say because of how I communicate it — not just because of my job title.
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2
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5
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I consistently leave high-stakes conversations having moved things forward — not just managed them.
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5
Influence Score
Your total:
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/ 25
Your Results
YOUR COMMAND
PRESENCE SCORE
Pillar 01
CLARITY
Your score:
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/ 25
Pillar 02
AUTHORITY
Your score:
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/ 25
Pillar 03
CONTROL
Your score:
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/ 25
Pillar 04
INFLUENCE
Your score:
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/ 25
Total Command Presence Score
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/ 100
What your score means
20–40 Critical Gaps Communication is actively costing you. Urgent action needed across multiple pillars.
41–60 Developing Some foundations in place but significant gaps are holding you back in key moments.
61–80 Capable Solid communicator with one or two clear pillars dragging your overall presence down.
81–100 Command Presence Strong across all pillars. Focus on consistency and performance under maximum pressure.
Your Weakest Pillar — Where to Focus First

Complete your scores above to identify your weakest pillar. This is where your Command Presence is breaking down — and where coaching will have the greatest immediate impact.

What Happens Next
YOUR SCORE
IS THE START.

This assessment tells you where your communication is failing. A discovery call tells you exactly how to fix it — based on your specific score, your specific situation, and the specific moments where you're losing the room.

It's free. It's 30 minutes. And I'll tell you honestly whether Command Presence coaching is the right fit for you — no pressure, no hard sell.

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Gareth Forrest  ·  Leadership Communication Coaching

Lead with clarity  ·  Speak with authority  ·  Earn respect