From Clarity to Influence: Advanced Communication Skills

From Clarity to Influence is an advanced-level communication program designed specifically for corporate managers, senior leaders, and executives with significant experience presenting and leading.

This highly interactive training goes beyond the basics of clear communication to focus on influencing decisions, shaping perceptions, and commanding the room. Participants will master verbal, non-verbal, and written communication, refine persuasion and storytelling skills, and learn strategies for navigating complex, high-stakes conversations with confidence.

The program blends expert instruction, real-world scenarios, filmed practice with feedback, and peer learning to deliver transformative results tailored for senior professionals.

Overview

Duration & Delivery

• Format: Instructor-led training (Online or In-Person)

• Duration: 3 Days (typically 6–7 hours per day with breaks)

• Delivery Includes:

  • Expert-led interactive lectures

  • Filmed participant presentations with instructor feedback

  • Group discussions and role-playing

  • Real-world case studies and scenario analysis

  • Personal action planning

Outcomes for Participants

• Communicate with clarity, conciseness, and executive-level precision

• Influence stakeholders and inspire teams through advanced persuasion techniques

• Master verbal delivery, non-verbal cues, and executive presence

• Craft compelling stories and data narratives for business audiences

• Handle difficult conversations and challenging questions with professionalism and empathy

• Write impactful emails, board papers, and reports that drive action

• Build trust-based relationships and lead through clear, persuasive communication

• Develop a personalized action plan for continuous communication mastery

Program Features

• Instructor-led, interactive delivery with a practical focus

• Real-world examples tailored to participants’ industries

• Hands-on exercises with financial statements and budgeting tools

• Live discussions of Fintech trends and digital currencies

• Case studies Highlighting Business Decision-making

• Templates and checklists for practical application

• Delivered by an experienced finance educator and consultant

Detailed Course Schedule

Day 01: Clarity – Mastering the Fundamentals of Executive Communication

• Principles of clear, concise executive communication

  • Audience analysis and strategic messaging

  • Structuring messages using the Pyramid Principle

• Advanced verbal delivery

  • Voice control, pacing, emphasis

  • Overcoming nervousness and building gravitas

• Non-verbal communication mastery

  • Executive presence and body language

  • Eye contact, posture, gestures

• Activities: Filmed practice with feedback, peer critique, individual clarity improvement plans

Day 02: Influence – Persuasion, Storytelling, and Managing Difficult Conversations

• Persuasion and influence techniques for leaders

  • Framing value for stakeholders

  • Authority and credibility without arrogance

• Strategic storytelling for business audiences

  • Emotional engagement balanced with professionalism

  • Data storytelling for clarity and impact

• Navigating tough conversations

  • Managing objections and pushback

  • Giving and receiving difficult feedback

  • Handling conflict with emotional intelligence

• Activities: Role-plays, storytelling lab with peer critique, analysis of real-world case studies

Day 03: Impact – Written Communication, Interpersonal Excellence, and Personal Action Plan

• • Advanced written communication

  • Executive emails and reports

  • Board papers, business cases, briefing notes

  • Tone, conciseness, clarity

• Building trust through interpersonal communication

  • Active listening and adaptive communication styles

  • Leading diverse, cross-cultural teams

  • Encouraging open dialogue and psychological safety

• Communication for leading change

  • Messaging during uncertainty

  • Aligning teams with vision and purpose

• Personal communication action plan

  • Identifying individual strengths and growth areas

  • Peer coaching and final commitment session

• Activities: Email/report critique workshop, interpersonal exercises, final filmed presentation with feedback

Certification & Completion

• Active participation in all sessions, exercises, and filmed practice

• Completion of a personal communication action plan

• Certificate of Completion, recognizing commitment to advanced executive communication mastery

Communicate with clarity. Influence with purpose. Lead with impact.

Prerequisites

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience with regular communication responsibilities

• Openness to feedback and a desire to move from “clear” to “compelling and influential” communication

• Willingness to participate in filmed practice sessions, peer critique, and reflective exercises

• Senior managers and corporate leaders

• Directors, department heads, and team leaders

• Executives preparing for boardroom or C-suite presentations

• Experienced sales leaders and client-facing professionals

• Professionals with 10+ years of experience in presentations and leadership seeking to refine their impact

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