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The Power of Presence & Influence course is a professional training programme designed to help professionals communicate with clarity, build executive presence, and influence effectively in high-stakes situations. It focuses on practical communication skills that enhance leadership impact through presence, persuasion, and confident delivery. The course includes live practice, facilitator coaching, and peer feedback to create visible improvement in communication style and impact.

In the The Power of Presence & Influence course, you will learn how to simplify complex ideas, structure clear executive summaries, and adapt communication styles to diverse audiences using emotional intelligence. You will develop impactful communication skills, build professional confidence, and master persuasion techniques to influence decisions. The course also covers how to handle questions, maintain composure under pressure, and deliver concise board-level presentations.

The course uses a blend of proven communication frameworks, including the Seven Elements of Impact Framework, combined with behavioural-science levers and emotional intelligence strategies. It emphasizes experiential learning through live practice, coaching, peer feedback, and high-stakes simulations such as Dragons' Den-style presentations. This methodology builds leadership presence development and personal impact skills grounded in practical application.

The course is ideal for executives, senior leaders, directors, team leaders, and professionals who need to communicate clearly and influence effectively under pressure. It suits emerging professionals aiming to build leadership presence and senior managers seeking greater visibility and impact with stakeholders. Client-facing, commercial, HR, and technical specialists who present to boards or key clients will also benefit from this executive presence training.

Certification for this course requires full attendance and successful completion of a board-level presentation assessment, where delegates are graded on their influence, impact, and presence with a pass mark of 60%. Those who meet these criteria receive a Certificate of Completion from Informa Connect Academy. Learners not qualifying for the certificate will receive a Certificate of Attendance. Download the course brochure for full details.

The course is delivered through a combination of live practice sessions, facilitator-led coaching, peer feedback, and simulations designed to mirror real executive environments. It includes interactive workshops and practical exercises to develop executive communication skills and confidence building training. The programme format supports immediate application of skills in meetings, presentations, and stakeholder conversations.

The course provides practical tools and techniques in influencing without authority, stakeholder influence strategies, and negotiation and influence skills. Participants learn to frame options, manage objections, and guide discussions with authority during high-pressure conversations. This influence and persuasion techniques training enhances your ability to shape decisions and build emotional buy-in across diverse audiences.

Participants engage in active learning exercises such as transforming complex updates into executive narratives, practicing storytelling with data, and adapting communication styles using the 4-Archetype tool. The course culminates in a Dragons' Den-style boardroom simulation, where participants deliver concise presentations and receive personalised feedback on message and delivery. These activities build charisma in leadership and leadership communication presence.

The course strengthens leadership visibility strategies by teaching body language, vocal tone, and purposeful movement to enhance personal branding at work and leadership presence development. It improves participants’ ability to build professional presence training and executive communication skills that command attention and foster trust in senior meetings and client interactions. This helps leaders become more confident and visible influencers.

There are no formal prerequisites mentioned for this course, making it accessible to professionals at different career stages who aim to enhance their communication influence and personal impact skills. While the brochure does not specify technology requirements, participants should be prepared for live coaching and interactive sessions, which may require basic audio-visual equipment depending on delivery mode. Download the course brochure for full details.

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Improving executive presence involves clear communication, confident body language, and the ability to stay composed under pressure. It also requires structuring your thoughts effectively and adapting your style to suit different audiences and situations.

Learn how to project confidence and communicate with clarity in high-stakes environments.

Communicating complex ideas requires simplifying information without losing meaning. Using structured frameworks, clear messaging, and concise summaries helps ensure your audience quickly understands key points and decisions.

Discover techniques to break down complex topics into clear, impactful messages.

Influencing stakeholders involves understanding their priorities, using persuasive communication, and presenting ideas with clarity and confidence. Combining data, storytelling, and emotional intelligence helps guide decisions and gain buy-in.

Learn how to communicate persuasively and influence decisions with confidence.

Handling difficult conversations requires emotional control, active listening, and structured responses. By staying calm and addressing concerns clearly, you can manage objections, maintain credibility, and move discussions forward productively.

Develop the skills to manage objections and navigate high-pressure conversations effectively.

Speaking under pressure becomes easier with preparation, practice, and the right mindset. Techniques such as structured thinking, audience awareness, and real-time adaptability help maintain confidence and clarity in demanding situations.

Build confidence to communicate effectively in high-pressure and executive-level scenarios.