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Accelerator Programmes

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Building Influence & Managing Stakeholders (C- Suites)

Driving Success Through Relationships

In this programme, you will master the art of managing-up by building influence and dealing with stakeholders effectively. Learn to map stakeholder priorities, communicate with impact, and resolve conflicts with confidence. Through practical exercises and real-world scenarios, you’ll develop the skills to build trust, gain buy-in, and drive success in complex environments.

Programme Highlights

This programme focuses on how to inspire, persuade, and position yourself with clarity and credibility in high-stakes conversations with C-suite leaders. You will learn to:

  • Challenge confidence myths and build self-belief: Reframe limiting beliefs and develop authentic presence through mindset shifts and practical self-awareness exercises.
  • Develop gravitas and executive presence: Master composure, purposeful silence, vocal control, and powerful non-verbal cues to command attention and respect.
  • Speak the language of influence: Use strategic questioning, precise wording, and active listening to build connection and credibility with senior leaders.
  • Inspire through persuasive storytelling: Apply Aristotle’s triangle, narrative techniques, and psychological hooks to craft messages that move and motivate.
  • Maximise your communication impact: Fine-tune body language, tone, rhythm, and transitions to deliver messages with clarity, simplicity, and memorability.

Participant Profile

This programme is designed for Senior Managers, C-Suites and Executives who need to navigate the complexities of managing up to gain stakeholder buy-in.

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