Courses

Person of influence

At Elev-8, we use our tried-and-tested Prime, Learn, Embed approach to ensure that learning is engaging, impactful, and sustainable.

Here's how it works

Prime

Set the context and create curiosity before the session.

Learn

Deliver interactive and insightful training.

Embed

Reinforce the learning post-session to drive long-term change.

What is it about?

Have you ever felt like you’re struggling to present an alternative perspective or to galvanise the support needed to move an idea or project forward? Being a person of influence requires intentional effort and strategic skills to shape opinions, change minds, and inspire action.

Influencing is tough—where do you start, how do you approach it, and what techniques work best? This workshop is designed for managers eager to explore how to effectively influence others.

A person of influence can guide decisions and inspire actions, and this workshop equips you with a toolkit to do just that. Being a person of influence means mastering qualities, premises, and techniques that shape impactful conversations:

  • Qualities: Personal characteristics that define your approach and intent.
  • Premises: Broader strategies to navigate different situations.
  • Techniques: Specific, practical tools to guide effective influencing conversations.

Through this session, you will learn to lead impactful conversations and achieve meaningful outcomes aligned with shared goals and purpose, fully embracing the role of being a person of influence.

What will it cover?

By the end of the session, you will:

  • Influence with clear and good intent to inspire trust and action.
  • Identify different influencing styles and how to apply them practically.
  • Establish the barriers you may face and learn practical steps to overcome them.
  • Discover techniques to uncover what truly motivates stakeholders.
  • Understand how to create the right environment for effective influencing.
  • Use tact, evidence, and insight to present alternative perspectives convincingly.

Who is it for?

This learning bite is ideal for anyone responsible for leading or managing a team, or those preparing for leadership roles. It will accelerate personal growth and improve team performance. It is perfect for those seeking to enhance their ability in being a person of influence.

  • Group size: Up to 12 delegates.

You may also like:

  • Great Conversations: Enhancing your communication skills to shape culture.
  • Make Meaning: Creating purpose and clarity for your team.

FAQs

Storytelling helps leaders communicate vision, values, and purpose in a way that resonates emotionally with their teams. It builds trust, drives engagement, and inspires people to achieve shared goals.

You’ll gain practical storytelling skills that help you foster a sense of purpose within your teams. This leads to increased motivation, better team cohesion, and improved performance.The workshop can be delivered virtually or face-to-face, depending on your preference. It’s interactive, hands-on, and designed to suit the needs of today’s busy professionals.

The workshop can be delivered virtually or face-to-face, depending on your preference. It’s interactive, hands-on, and designed to suit the needs of today’s busy professionals.

Being a person of influence enables managers to inspire action, align teams, and drive initiatives effectively. It builds trust, improves collaboration, and fosters strategic decision-making.

You’ll develop the tools to influence with integrity, adapt your style to different stakeholders, and achieve impactful outcomes through intentional conversations. This session will help you master the art of being a person of influence.

The workshop can be delivered virtually or face-to-face, depending on your preference. It’s interactive, hands-on, and tailored to the needs of today’s leaders.

Ready to get started?

Contact us today to book your session or find out more about our management development training.

Discuss this course

Who is this course for?

Get in Touch

×

Hello!

Click one of our contacts below to chat on WhatsApp

× How can I help you?
Elev-8
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.