About this Event
Group Discounts:
- Save 10% when registering 3 or more participants
- Save 15% when registering 10 or more participants
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
This workshop empowers professionals to advocate for themselves effectively and confidently in the workplace. Through interactive exercises and structured learning, participants will learn how to communicate their value, gain visibility, handle difficult conversations, and position themselves strategically for growth and recognition. The session emphasizes building presence, influence, and assertive professional communication.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Communicate their strengths and professional value with confidence
• Build a visible and respected presence in their organization
• Influence decisions and gain support without authority
• Navigate workplace politics positively and professionally
• Respond to challenges assertively and constructively
• Apply a personalized self-advocacy strategy for growth and recognition
Target Audience
• Mid-level professionals
• Women professionals and emerging leaders
• Team leads & project coordinators
• Professionals seeking promotion or role advancement
• Anyone who wants to improve their influence and visibility in the workplace
Why Choose This Course?
Most professionals work hard but do not always get recognized. This program teaches how to confidently communicate your contributions, build strategic visibility, and advocate for opportunities that align with your growth goals. It focuses on developing a strong professional voice that is respected and influential.
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Want to train your entire team?
In-house workshops can be customized to match your organization’s culture, leadership expectations, and development frameworks. This ensures your team learns consistent communication standards and applies the same practical advocacy strategies across departments.
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Agenda
Module 1: Understanding Self Advocacy
Info: • What self-advocacy means in professional settings
• Identifying behaviors that limit recognition
• Clarifying your value and strengths
• Icebreaker Activity
Module 2: Communicating Value with Clarity & Confidence
Info: • Articulating achievements and contributions
• Assertive communication frameworks
• Delivering messages with presence and confidence
• Activity
Module 3: Influencing Without Authority
Info: • Navigating hierarchy and informal power networks
• Adapting communication styles for different stakeholders
• Building trust and credibility
• Role Play
Module 4: Building Professional Visibility
Info: • Strategic relationship building
• Participation, leadership, and showcasing work effectively
• Managing self-promotion without overstepping
• Case Study
Module 5: Handling Pushback & Workplace Challenges
Info: • Staying composed in difficult conversations
• Responding to rejection and resistance
• Creating psychological resilience
• Simulation Exercise
Module 6: Creating a Strategic Growth Network
Info: • Identifying mentors, sponsors, and allies
• Mapping internal influence pathways
• Expanding cross-functional visibility
• Group Brainstorm Activity
Module 7: Personal Self Advocacy Action Plan
Info: • Setting clear goals for visibility and recognition
• Building consistency and follow-through
• Tracking progress and reinforcing habits
• Action Plan Review
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Regus Brampton County Court, 2 County Co Blvd. #Unit 400, Brampton, Canada
CAD 559.16 to CAD 724.76
