Persuasive Influence

Persuasive Influence iconThis path helps you build your skills as an innovative communicator and leader. The projects on this path focus on how to negotiate a positive outcome together with building strong interpersonal communication and public speaking skills. Each project emphasizes developing leadership skills to use in complex situations, as well as creating innovative solutions to challenges.

This path culminates in a “High Performance Leadership” project of your design.

Competencies:1325
Levels

1. Mastering FundamentalsPathways Level 1

  • Ice Breaker
  • Evaluation and Feedback
  • Research and Presenting

2. Learning Your StylePathways Level 2

  • Understanding Your Leadership Style
  • Active Listening
  • Introduction to Toastmasters Mentoring

3. Reaching Consensus

  • Understanding Emotional Intelligence
Elective Projects (choose 2)Pathways Level 3

  • Deliver Social Speeches
  • Using Presentation Software
  • Connect with Storytelling
  • Creating Effective Visual Aids
  • Using Descriptive Language
  • Connect with Your Audience
  • Make Connections Through Networking
  • Focus on the Positive
  • Inspire Your Audience
  • Prepare for an Interview
  • Understanding Vocal Variety
  • Effective Body Language

4. Building Skills

  • Leading in Difficult Situations
Elective Projects (choose 1)Pathways Level 4

  • Create a Podcast
  • Building a Social Media Presence
  • Managing a Difficult Audience
  • Write a Compelling Blog
  • Manage Online Meetings
  • Question-and-Answer Session
  • Public Relations Strategies
  • Manage Projects Successfully

5. Demonstrating Expertise

  • High Performance Leadership
  • Reflect on Your Path
Elective Projects (choose 1)Persuasive Influence icon

  • Lessons Learned
  • Moderate a Panel Discussion
  • Ethical Leadership
  • Leading in Your Volunteer Organization
  • Prepare to Speak Professionally