Engage and Influence

Unleash the power of influencing

“Leading by example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.” Albert Schweitzer

For many, the ability to expertly influence is the holy grail of a business skill set. In City Academy’s Engage and Influence courses, as well as understanding how to make personal connections while negotiating, you’ll learn essential persuasion techniques, combining active listening, tone of your voice and body language to instill confidence and strengthen relationships.

Enhance how you communicate vocally, how you absorb information and learn from an industry professional how to maximise your sphere of influence.

In our Engage & Influence course you will

  • Build rapport and relationships while influencing, balancing active listening and persuasion
  • Expand your sphere of influence and create teams that further your reach
  • Communicate expertly no matter the situation
  • Apply persuasion techniques both as individuals and as a team
  • Fine tune your physical and vocal presentation using proven performance methods
  • AVAILABLE AS
  • Group
  • In-person
  • 1-2-1
  • Online

Typical itinerary

Please note, itineraries are for illustrative purposes only.

10:00

Welcome, introductions and individual objectives

10:30

The Power of Influence

11:00

Connecting Better: Voice and Body Language skills

12:00

The Art of Listening

13:00

Lunch break

13:45

The Actor’s Objective - and what we can learn from it

14:45

Tailored Role Play scenarios

16:30

Reflect & Wrap-up: Individuals share feedback in a group setting

At a glance

  • Groups of 2-20
  • Multiple groups welcome
  • Inspiring venues or in-house
  • Flexible duration
  • Tailored to suit
  • Practical & fun
  • Online option
  • Delivered globally

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“Completely different from anything I’ve done before. I thoroughly enjoyed the day: individual coaching and hands–on practical exercises. It’s made a difference to many aspects of my work.”

Sharon North

Commissioning Officer, Hampshire County Council

Our Approach

This highly practical communications workshop is designed to develop strategies that identify and capitalise on each participant’s strengths. Sessions focus on individual influencing skills as well as collective persuasion, under the close guidance of an experienced influencing expert, who will lead discussions and provide feedback during the workshop.

  • Apply persuasion techniques in a natural and authentic way
  • Fine tune the tone of your voice
  • Understand the importance of body language and hone your own
  • Learn how to listen and respond effectively
  • Develop techniques to network with confidence
  • Create teams that influence expertly

Recent clients include

We’ve helped businesses from a variety of sectors and levels, designing courses for clients including Allen & Overy, Shop Direct, Sky, Vodafone and Yammer.

Your tutors

We work with a range of experts to suit your business objectives.

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Ben Joiner

Communication Skills Coach

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Kate Montague

Senior Communication Skills Tutor

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Mark Prince

Acting and Communication Skills Tutor

Spread the cost

Make life easier by spreading the cost of your training over a few months. Talk to our team today to find a plan & payment method that suits you.

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