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Influencing and Persuading for Results

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$725

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Dec 8, 2026

Influencing and Persuading for Results

One-Day Program | For professionals at all levels

Influencing and Persuading for Results

Build credibility, adapt your approach, and move ideas forward without relying on authority. Gain practical tools you can apply immediately to real workplace challenges.

In-Person0.6 CEUsWorkplace SkillsCommunications Excellence
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Dates

Dec 8, 2026

Next date

May 11, 2027

Time

8:30am - 3:30pm

Cost

$725

Location

Xavier University

Format

In-Person

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Influence bridges the gap between being heard and making things happen

In today’s dynamic work environment, success depends on engaging others, building trust, and moving forward together. Influence is the ability to guide people through credibility and integrity, while persuasion turns ideas into cooperation by connecting logic and emotion to shared values.

This one-day program equips you to influence and persuade ethically and effectively. You’ll learn how to strengthen relationships, communicate with purpose, and navigate resistance with confidence, enabling collaboration and meaningful results.

Build skills that drive results today

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Build credibility and trust that encourages others to listen.

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Adapt your influencing approach for different audiences and situations.

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Listen for underlying needs before shaping your response or recommendation.

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Present ideas in ways that motivate support and meaningful action.

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Handle resistance constructively and turn disagreement into forward progress.

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Influence workplace outcomes with greater confidence and intentionality.

Is this program right for you?

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Built for

Professionals at all levels who need to effectively influence others up, down, and over in order to achieve personal, team, and organizational goals.

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Create shared skills and language across your team through practical development.

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Learn from an experienced Xavier Leadership Center facilitator

Learn through practical instruction, discussion, and application focused on the realities professionals face at work.

Dr. Merle Heckman

Dr. Merle Heckman

Organizational Development, HR & Leadership Facilitator

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership

Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)

Senior Professional in Human Resources

Dates & format

Influencing and Persuading for Results runs Dec 8, 2026. Xavier University.

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Show how this program can strengthen your performance and support organizational priorities.

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