Speaking Skills for the Business Professional
In an era where effective communication defines success, mastering executive communication is a strategic imperative.
The Executive Presence, Impact, and Influence program is a targeted interactive two-day experience designed for mid-level and senior professionals, entrepreneurs and executives across all sectors in today’s business landscape. Going beyond traditional instruction, this program focuses on enhancing executive presence and mastering influential abilities crucial for effective leadership. With a hands-on approach, it empowers participants to refine their skills and immediately apply newfound knowledge, meeting the demand for comprehensive executive-level training in today’s world of modern business.
- Develop compelling speaking abilities and storytelling techniques for effective leadership communication, fostering engagement and navigating critical conversations in diverse business scenarios.
- Acquire perspectives on the new reality of business, cultivating a strategic mindset and influencing organizational culture – all seamlessly integrated with advanced speaking skills for effective leadership communication at the executive level.
- Refine non-verbal communication, body language and room leadership through practical role-playing to elevate executive presence, empowering influential dialogue and impactful leadership across professional landscapes.
- Apply techniques to enhance team engagement, business development, sales and marketing strategies, empowering meaningful transformations and sustainable results.
- Gain insights into leading change, fostering a strategic focus and driving cultural impact within organizations by applying techniques to enhance team engagement, business development and sales and marketing strategies, empowering them to drive meaningful transformations and achieve sustainable results.
Our Executive Presence, Impact and Influence program will be led by an accomplished team, featuring award-winning professors from Goodman School of Business at Brock University, and Neil Thornton, industry expert. Their consistently high satisfaction rates guarantee a quality learning experience.
Neil Thornton
As President of The Thornton Group and author of his new book Presence, Impact and Influence, Neil brings over 20 years of experience to business and management development, strategic planning, executive coaching and team culture. A hands-on consultant, he’s met clients everywhere from job sites to shop floors, boardrooms, remote teams and everywhere in between.
Neil is well known for his highly energetic, dynamic speaking style and in-depth knowledge on topics ranging from strategic execution to the new reality of business development, branding, speaker and leadership development, body language and communications.
Monday, May 13 and Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Graduation: Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
To learn more about the program, please email us at prodev@brocku.ca
$1,790 + HST per participant.
Financial assistance available:
- 10% early bird discount available exclusively throughout March
- Group pricing and alumni discounts available
- Canada-Ontario Jobs Grant Funding (COJG) available to cover up to 80% of program fees (conditions apply)
Contact us at prodev@brocku.ca to learn more about the program.
