Learning Modes

Instructor-Led Training

Interactive training sessions led by experienced facilitators.

What is In-Person, Instructor-Led Training?

Our in-person training is delivered by a live facilitator who works directly with your team at your location. It’s our most popular format because it allows for real-time interaction, hands-on learning, and direct support.

Every session is tailored to your team’s specific goals, industry, and challenges—no generic, one-size-fits-all programs. Whether it’s a single session or a full training series, we design the experience to be relevant, practical, and fully aligned with your needs.

What is Live Webinar Training?

Live webinars are facilitator-led training sessions delivered online in real time. They’re ideal for teams working in different locations or with busy schedules.

This format offers shorter, more frequent sessions that are easy to coordinate—making it a convenient option for organizations with remote or distributed teams.

What is Virtual Classroom Training?

Virtual Classroom training is live, instructor-led training delivered online. It offers the same interactive experience as in-person sessions, with real-time discussions, group activities, and instructor feedback.

It’s a flexible option for organizations that want to reduce travel, save costs, or better fit training into busy schedules.

What is a Lunch & Learn Session?

Lunch & Learn sessions are short, facilitator-led training sessions delivered in person or online—typically during the lunch hour. They focus on specific topics or skills and offer a quick, engaging way to learn without a full-day commitment.

These sessions can be offered as one-time events or as part of a series, making them a great option for ongoing, bite-sized learning.

Online Learning

Enjoy our self-paced option and learn from anywhere!

$199.00

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Influence and Persuasion

When we talk about influence and persuasion, we often talk about marketing and sales. However, we influence in many ways and with great frequency. If you want a raise, sometimes you need to persuade your boss. If you want to convince your team to adopt a change, help your staff make choices, or choose the best place for lunch, there is often influencing taking place. This workshop will help participants learn how to influence and persuade in a variety of areas.

What Will Be Covered

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

In this course you can expect to learn the following.

This one-day workshop will help participants learn how to:

  • Make decisions about using persuasion versus manipulation
  • Apply the concepts of pushing and pulling when influencing others
  • Use different techniques for getting persuasive conversations and presentations underway
  • Make a persuasive presentation by using the 5 S’s
  • Apply storytelling techniques to extend influence
  • Leverage concepts of neuro linguistic programming in everyday influence and persuasion
A Deeper Look

COURSE OUTLINE

A breakdown of each session included in this course.

Understanding Persuasion

To begin, participants will explore the differences between persuasion, influence, and manipulation. They will also review the answers to the pre-assignment.

Preparing to Persuade

Next, participants will learn how to customize their approach to persuasion. Topics include pushing versus pulling, communicating with confidence, planning the conversation, and suspending their frame of reference.

Getting Off on the Right Foot

In this session, students will learn about some techniques (such as building rapport, matching, mirroring, pacing, and leading) that can help them speak persuasively.

Presentation Strategies

This session will give participants a framework for building a persuasive presentation of any length. They will also get some hands-on practice in speaking persuasively.

Using Stories to Persuade

This session will give participants some ways to make the most of humanity’s social nature and love for stories. They will also have an opportunity to practice storytelling.

Using Neuro Linguistic Programming

The final portion of this course will introduce students to the art of neuro linguistic programming. They will also have an opportunity to explore how it can benefit their influencing toolkit.