Influencing and Advocating: Strategies for Success (Video Course)

Description

60+ MInutes of Video Instruction

Advocate for your ideas with clarity, confidence, and influence.

Overview:

Influence isnt about being forceful--it's about understanding how power, confidence, and communication work together. This course shows you how to move between push and pull influencing styles and advocate effectively without damaging relationships.

Author and executive coach, Debra Stevens, uses actor-led scenarios and practical tools to show you how to structure persuasive messages, respond to challenges, and create a personal influencing plan you can apply immediately.

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Learn How To:

• Distinguish between push and pull influencing styles
• Communicate ideas with clarity and conviction
• Respond confidently to questions and resistance
• Build a personal influencing strategy

Who Should Take This Course:

• Professionals advocating ideas or resources
• Leaders influencing without authority
• Anyone who wants greater persuasive impact

Sample Content

Table of Contents

Introduction to Influence

Push vs. Pull Influencing Styles

Advocating with Confidence

Responding to Challenges

Exercise: Creating Your Influencing Plan

Summary and Reflection

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