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Leadership: Developing your presence, power and influence

Dr Connson Locke
Dr Connson Locke Photograph: Dr Connson Locke

Contact us to find out how we can deliver this workshop for your team at masterclassesforbusiness@theguardian.com.

What makes some people more influential than others? What tactics can you use to increase your influence, power and leadership presence? Learn the secrets of making a strong personal impact at this evening class with Dr Connson Locke, senior lecturer at London School of Economics and Political Science.

Following our hugely successful one-day MBA, where Connson wowed the audience with her lecture on nonverbal communication, we invited her to deliver her own evening class.

In the first half of the class, you’ll learn about the latest research on leadership, power and nonverbal communication. Connson will explore the signals that contribute to perceptions of charisma and confidence, as well as the challenges people – and women in particular – face in leadership positions.

During the second half of the evening, you’ll be encouraged to get involved in practical activities, where you’ll apply the research to your personal situation.

Relevant for men and women alike, this is the ideal class for anyone who wants to boost their leadership presence or personal impact at their workplace or in their personal life.

Some of the subjects covered…

  • Key insights into the latest research on leadership, power and nonverbal communication

  • Body language and energy: what signals are you giving off?

  • Tips to help you develop your presence and influence as a leader

  • Increasing your circle of influence

  • Making a strong first impression and boosting your personal impact

  • Communicating with charisma and confidence

  • Gender issues in the workplace: some points for both men and women to consider

  • Practical exercises: managing your body language and energy, and applying what you’ve learned in the class to your own situation

Testimonials for Dr Connson Locke at our one-day MBA

The highlight of the day. Dr Locke had me (and I’m sure, many of the audience) in the palm of her hand. Knowledge and style made this my favourite talk of the day”

Unbelievably good. You must have her do an event on her own. A truly remarkable person”

Great combination of style and content. I could have listened to her all afternoon”

Brilliant speaker. Excellent content. I’d sign up to see her again!”

Contact us to find out how we can deliver this workshop for your team at masterclassesforbusiness@theguardian.com.

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