The ability to influence others is a foundational skill we all need in order to enrich both the personal, and professional dimensions of our lives.

This program is designed for anyone who wants to discover more about the foundations of influence and persuasion and their possible applications in different situations. The various techniques, and principles of influence and persuasion that are derived from the psychology of human behavior, can help improve your ability to create more desirable outcomes in situations where swaying opinions is essential

Objectives:

By the end of the 3-hour session, the participants will be able to:

1. Share tips about influence and persuasion
2. Apply the foundations of influence and persuasion to create more desirable outcomes
3. Apply connection techniques to engage with others online, or in person
4. Utilize the frameworks, and techniques to influence and persuade those around them

Program Flow:

I. Centering and Introductions

• Activity
• Session Objectives and Norms

II. Influence and Persuasion

• Participant Scenarios and Questions
• Foundations of Influence and Persuasion

1. Pre-work
2. Framework, Mindset, and Behavior
3. The Science behind how we make decisions

• Persuasion and Influence Toolbox

III. Summary and Integration

• Lessons learned and questions
• Action Steps