The success of any company hinges on its people. Effective leaders must persuade, inspire and enlist others to join them on a regular basis. Whether pitching to investors or speaking with colleagues in a more informal setting, an individual’s ability to influence others stems from a combination of confidence, passion, and emotional intelligence.

This 50-minute session will cover a range of concepts and skills critical to understanding the connection between leadership and presence, including: a framework for building credibility and trust; the role of nonverbal cues; tactics for exercising informal influence, and performance techniques to prepare for high- stakes meetings while managing anxiety. It will focus on highly portable and broadly applicable skills that will serve participants well in all aspects of their professional lives. This program is designed to be interactive, with active participation and all-group exercises.

This methodology has been honed by KNP Communications, a private firm that specializes in helping its clients become outstanding live communicators in any setting.