Strategic communication to increase your influence with stakeholders

Audience: Professionals who collaborate across functions to drive business outcomes

Influence isn’t about authority or expertise alone;  it’s about alignment. And alignment starts with understanding what your stakeholders care about, not what you hope to convince them of. Too often we communicate on autopilot, sharing information the way we see it rather than the way they need to hear it.

This workshop helps you pause that autopilot and communicate with intention. You’ll learn to frame ideas in your audience’s context, show up with clarity and presence, navigate resistance with confidence, and build long-term trust.

What You’ll Learn: Techniques and frameworks to use for important conversations and moments. 

Before — Mindset + Preparation

• Shift to an influence mindset that reduces anxiety.

• Use the AIM 60-second prep check (Audience → Intent → Message).

During — Showing Up With Trust-Building Presence

• Balance warmth and credibility so stakeholders feel both understood and confident in your judgment.

• Use active listening and powerful questions to reduce defensiveness and uncover what matters.

After — Long-Term Influence Habits

• Build trust through consistency, clarity, and follow-through.

• Reinforce alignment with simple framing and recap techniques.

Class Size: up to 25 participants 

Format: 3 hours, in-person or virtual