Persuasive & Influencing Skills for Professionals –1 Day Course|New Orleans

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 am to Mon, 02 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm UTC-06:00

regus LA, New Orleans - St Charles and Poydras | New Orleans

Mangates
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Persuasive & Influencing Skills for Professionals \u20131 Day Course|New Orleans
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Use psychology-backed persuasion techniques to engage minds, shift perspectives, and influence outcomes.
About this Event

About This Course
Duration: 1 Full Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, beverages, and light snacks included
Course Overview

Influence is one of the most powerful professional skills in today’s workplace. This course helps participants understand the psychology of persuasion, master interpersonal influence, and communicate ideas with clarity and conviction. Through practical frameworks, interactive role plays, and real-world examples, participants will learn how to gain buy-in, handle objections, and lead conversations toward positive outcomes.
You will also explore ethical influence and how to apply persuasion without manipulation. By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with strategies to influence decisions, build trust, and create lasting professional impact.


Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Apply proven persuasion and influence techniques in communication.
  • Adapt messages to resonate with different audiences.
  • Build trust, rapport, and credibility with clients or teams.
  • Handle objections and resistance with confidence.
  • Communicate ideas persuasively to inspire action.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for professionals who want to influence, persuade, and motivate others effectively, including:

  • Sales, Marketing, and Business Development Professionals
  • Managers, Team Leaders, and Supervisors
  • Executives and Senior Leaders
  • HR and L&D Professionals
  • Consultants, Advisors, and Negotiators
  • Project Managers and Client-Facing Roles

Why Choose This Course

Want to enhance your ability to persuade and motivate others with impact?
This course helps professionals transform how they communicate, focusing on ethical persuasion, structured storytelling, and confident delivery. Participants gain practical techniques drawn from psychology and behavioral science to strengthen everyday influence.

If you aim to boost confidence in high-stakes conversations or drive buy-in across teams, this session delivers proven strategies that work immediately.

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Agenda
Module 1: Foundations of Persuasion

Info:
• Understanding the principles of influence and persuasion
• Balancing logic, emotion, and credibility in messaging
• Recognizing triggers that shape decision-making
• Icebreaker Activity


Module 2: Crafting Compelling Messages

Info:
• Building a persuasive structure with clear calls to action
• Using storytelling to create emotional engagement
• Communicating benefits rather than just features
• Case Study Simulation


Module 3: The Psychology of Influence

Info:
• Leveraging social proof, reciprocity, and authority
• Using scarcity and urgency ethically
• Recognizing and responding to resistance
• Quiz


Module 4: Building Credibility and Trust

Info:
• Establishing personal credibility and authenticity
• Aligning communication style with audience needs
• Developing rapport and long-term influence
• Role Play


Module 5: Influencing Without Authority

Info:
• Navigating power dynamics and stakeholder expectations
• Persuading peers, clients, and leaders effectively
• Using negotiation and collaboration techniques
• Activity


Module 6: Non-Verbal & Delivery Techniques

Info:
• Using tone, posture, and gestures to strengthen impact
• Managing stage presence and confidence
• Enhancing delivery through storytelling rhythm
• Case Study


Module 7: Practice, Feedback & Action Plan

Info:
• Delivering a short persuasive presentation
• Applying feedback from peers and facilitator
• Creating an actionable influence improvement plan
• Action Plan Review


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

regus LA, New Orleans - St Charles and Poydras, 650 Poydras Street #Downtown, Suite 1400, New Orleans, United States

Tickets

USD 623.66 to USD 737.73

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