Persuasive and Influential Speaking
Elevate your speaking presence through hands-on practice, video analysis, and real-time feedback, developing the confidence and persuasion skills to move any audience to action.
Description
Great ideas don't sell themselves — they need powerful presentation and persuasive speaking skills to transform into business results. This unique two-day program focuses on practical techniques for crafting persuasive presentations and moving others to action, providing a comprehensive assessment of your speaking style and highlighting both strengths and opportunities for growth.
Designed for leaders who need to influence without authority, close complex deals, and drive initiatives across organizational boundaries, you will practice with real scenarios and receive immediate feedback on your speaking delivery. Extensive hands-on practice, video analysis, and peer feedback will enable you to develop the speaking confidence and persuasion skills to deliver messages that resonate, inspire, and drive action.
What You Will Learn
You will gain practical communication strategies that can be applied immediately in professional settings, including how to:
Master Advanced Communication Techniques
Harness vocal variety, pacing, and purposeful gestures while structuring arguments with proven persuasion frameworks that move audiences from agreement to action.
Navigate Audience Dynamics and Adapt in Real-Time
Read the room and tailor your message to decision-making styles, personality types, and shifting audience energy.
Excel in High-Pressure Speaking Scenarios
Build composure and confidence for hostile audiences, tough negotiations, and challenging Q&A.
Facilitate Interactive and Collaborative Discussions
Learn advanced techniques for facilitating productive discussions, managing resistance, and transforming objections into opportunities for deeper buy-in.
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for professionals whose success depends on moving people and ideas forward. Participant profiles may include:
- Rising managers and directors who often present to senior leadership and influence across organizational levels.
- Sales and business development professionals closing complex, high-value deals with advanced persuasion strategies.
- Technical leaders and subject matter experts translating complexity into compelling business cases for non-technical audiences.
- Project and program managers driving cross-functional initiatives without formal authority.
- Individual contributors preparing for leadership roles where influence and presentation skills are critical.
Continuing Education Credits
1.4 CEUs
Learning Hours
14 hours