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Effective and Purposeful Communication

Influential Communication

Leaders who can speak clearly and persuasively in any scenario have a significant professional advantage. Whether you have a natural knack for speaking or prefer email conversations, our program will develop and strengthen your communication skills.

Knowing how to communicate effectively is invaluable in every industry. Individuals who are able to effectively communicate in speak-on-the-fly scenarios have a significant competitive advantage in the marketplace. These skills can be learned and applied immediately. Strengthen your communication skills and improve your ability to speak confidently, clearly, and effectively with the Influential Communication program.

  • Program Details
  • What You'll Learn

    • Program Details

    Program Format: In Person

    Cost: $1820

    CEUs (Continuing Education Units): 1.4

    Length of Program: 14 Contact Hours

    Program Structure: Meets 2 times from 8am - 4pm

    Upcoming Sessions:

    • Next Session coming Spring 2027

    What You'll Learn

    • Learn a clear framework for organizing your messages so your ideas land with your audience.
    • Practice tools for persuading others using logic, examples, and relatable stories.
    • Strengthen your authentic communication style while learning how to adapt it to different people and settings.
    • Build skills for explaining complex or unfamiliar information in a way that’s easy for others to understand.
    • Gain techniques for speaking confidently without preparation, such as in meetings or when asked unexpected questions.
    • Improve your ability to listen, respond with clarity, and navigate challenging or sensitive conversations.

    Program Details

    Program Format: In Person

    Cost: $1820

    CEUs (Continuing Education Units): 1.4

    Length of Program: 14 Contact Hours

    Program Structure: Meets 2 times from 8am - 4pm

    Upcoming Sessions:

    • Next Session coming Spring 2027

    What You'll Learn

    • Learn a clear framework for organizing your messages so your ideas land with your audience.
    • Practice tools for persuading others using logic, examples, and relatable stories.
    • Strengthen your authentic communication style while learning how to adapt it to different people and settings.
    • Build skills for explaining complex or unfamiliar information in a way that’s easy for others to understand.
    • Gain techniques for speaking confidently without preparation, such as in meetings or when asked unexpected questions.
    • Improve your ability to listen, respond with clarity, and navigate challenging or sensitive conversations.
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    Is This Program Right For You?

    This course is designed for professionals who want to communicate clearly, respond with confidence and work more effectively with others.

    It’s a strong fit for:

    • Project and program professionals
    • Sales, marketing and client-facing roles
    • HR, operations and business support professionals
    • Consultants, analysts and business owners
    • Managers and team leaders

    If your role involves presenting ideas, influencing decisions or navigating conversations across teams, this course will help you do it more effectively.

    Benefits of the Program:

    Communicate with Clarity

    Learn simple frameworks to organize your thoughts so your message is easy to follow and remember.

    Respond with Confidence

    Build confidence handling questions, meetings and unexpected conversations without losing your point.

    Adapt your Style

    Recognize how others prefer to communicate and adjust your approach to be more effective.

    Strengthen your Influence

    Use structure, examples and storytelling to connect with both logic and emotion.

    Set Clear Expectations

    Learn how to define needs, align on responsibilities and create stronger working agreements.

    Give Better Feedback

    Have more productive, direct conversations that build trust and improve performance.

    Info Session on Influential Communications

    Program Overview

    Between email, meetings and office conversations, we all have various impromptu situations requiring a clear message. Individuals who are able to effectively speak on the spot will be at a significant competitive advantage in the marketplace. Take the steps to improve your ability.

    Curriculum

    By the end of this course, you will be able to:

    • Organize your ideas to deliver your message clearly
    • Master the art of persuasion in the work place
    • Communicate without compromising your authentic style
    • Present an idea, product, or service convincingly
    • Explain technical information simply and passionately
    • Use facts, statistics, examples, and stories to support your point
    • Speak confidently in a variety of situations

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