Persuasion in Business Communication
Persuasion in Business Communication
What you’ll learn
Skills you’ll gain
Want to hear “yes” more often at work? Whether you're pitching a proposal, leading a team, or closing a deal, persuasive speaking is the power skill that moves things forward. Without it, ideas stall — and so do careers.
This practical course breaks down proven persuasion techniques into clear, step-by-step methods you can apply right away. Learn how to influence coworkers, clients, and decision-makers so they champion your ideas, support your plans, and take action.
Led by TJ Walker, a top communication coach with over 30 years of global experience, you'll sharpen your persuasive edge and start getting results.
Syllabus
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Master the Process of NOT Telling People Too Much You might be excited about what you do, but focus on the benefits - don't explain every detail, feature, or step in your process. 6m
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The 5 Key Messages for Your Persuasion Success What will motivate your audience to take action? Brainstorm, prioritize, and focus. 4m
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Your Secret Source of Winning Persuasion Messages The people you've persuaded before know what worked - ask them what you did right. 5m
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Persuade More by Talking Less Persuasion is often accomplished through a conversation, not a one-way speech or presentation. 5m
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More for You, By Not Talking About You Focus on "what's in it for me" for your audience. 3m
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Here is How You Get People to Remember Your Messages Stories are powerful ways to share messages and boost retention. 6m
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Perfect Your Persuasive Presentation Practice and refine your persuasive talk using video, and if you really want to know its effectiveness, ask for feedback from someone you trust. 4m
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Mastering Persuasive Body Language Be aware of how you look - and who and what you look at - when speaking to an audience. 4m
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Persuasion That Takes 6 Months Is Still Persuasion Two skills can help you keep things in perspective: listening and patience. 4m
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Persuasion Is Sometimes More Effective At the Top Than At The Bottom Of all the people you could speak with, which ones could help you reach the outcome you want? 3m
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Conclusion: You are Now Ready to Persuade! Thank you for taking this course. Now get out there and practice what you've learned! 1m
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Awarded upon successful completion of the course.

Instructor
TJ Walker
TJ Walker has been conducting media training workshops and seminars since 1984. Walker has trained Presidents of countries, Prime Ministers, Nobel Peace Prize winners, Super Bowl winners, U.S. Senators, Miss Universes and Members of Parliament.
His book, "Secret to Foolproof Presentations" was a USA Today #1 Bestseller, as well as a Wall Street Journal and Business Week Bestseller. Walker is a also a regular contributor to Forbes and the Reuters Insider Network and has written for the Huffington Post.

TJ Walker
Public Speaking Trainer and Author
Accreditations
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