The Power of Presence & Influence

Course Overview

The Power of Presence and Influence programme equips you with the communication, executive presence, and influencing skills needed to succeed in high-stakes professional environments. Through live practice, simulations, and expert feedback, you will learn how to communicate with clarity, influence decisions, and present yourself with confidence in meetings, presentations, and leadership conversations.

• Strengthen executive presence and communication impact
• Improve confidence in high-pressure conversations
• Learn to influence stakeholders with clarity and credibility
• Develop practical communication skills through live simulations

What You Will Gain

This course gives you practical frameworks to communicate complex ideas clearly, influence decisions effectively, and manage challenging conversations with composure. You will strengthen your ability to engage different audiences and deliver messages that inspire action and build trust.

• Structure messages for clarity and fast understanding
• Adapt communication styles using emotional intelligence
• Improve persuasion, storytelling, and stakeholder influence
• Manage objections and challenging discussions confidently

You Will Learn

You will learn how to communicate strategically in executive, client, and team environments while strengthening your professional presence and influence. The course also develops your ability to simplify complex information and deliver impactful presentations under pressure.

• Create concise executive summaries and clear narratives
• Use storytelling, evidence, and data to influence decisions
• Adapt communication for executives, peers, and clients
• Deliver presentations with confidence and executive presence

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for professionals who need to communicate clearly and influence effectively in high-stakes, fast-moving environments. It is particularly valuable for emerging professionals seeking to master the art of influence and impact, leaders seeking greater visibility and impact with senior stakeholders, as well as senior leaders and specialists who present to boards and key clients. Whether you are stepping into broader leadership responsibility or refining an established executive presence, this course will help you communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and influence when it matters most.

Certification Criteria

To qualify for a Certificate of Completion from Informa Connect Academy, learners are required to meet two criteria:

• Assessment: Give a presentation on how you will apply the principles of high-performingteams in your workplace
• Punctuality and Attendance: Eligibility for the end-of-course assessment is linked to full attendance | Unavoidable absence of up to 2 hours of the total course duration may beconsidered upon prior written approval to Informa Connect Academy

Delivered by David

David is a leadership adviser, facilitator and executive coach whose clients include C-suite leaders and CEOs in billion-dollar organisations. He helps leaders build stronger teams, strengthen alignment and accountability, and improve performance in complex organisations.

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