Leadership Presence and Influence
Build the presence, credibility and influencing skills to be heard in senior meetings and lead without relying on authority.
- 3 days
- Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
- Afriskora Certificate of Completion
Course overview
Technical expertise alone rarely earns a seat at the decision-making table. This course helps managers and professionals develop executive presence: communicating with clarity and composure, reading organisational politics, building alliances and persuading stakeholders who do not report to them. Participants receive individual feedback on recorded practice sessions.
Who should attend
- Middle and senior managers
- Specialists who influence without authority
- High-potential employees
- Women leaders and emerging executives
What you will be able to do
- Project confidence and credibility in high-stakes settings
- Communicate concisely to senior audiences
- Map stakeholders and organisational politics
- Apply influencing strategies suited to different people
- Handle challenge and pushback with composure
Course outline
Module 1Presence
- • What executive presence really is
- • Voice, body language and composure
- • Personal brand and reputation
- • Recorded practice with feedback
Module 2Influence
- • Sources of power and influence
- • Stakeholder and political mapping
- • Persuasion strategies
- • Building coalitions
Module 3High-stakes moments
- • Speaking up in senior meetings
- • Handling tough questions
- • Negotiating for resources
- • Personal development plan
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Leadership Presence and Influence course?
The course runs for 3 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.
How do I book and pay?
Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.
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