Confidence at Work: Developing Gravitas & Authority

Course details

• Develop the skills to help you feel confident among older, more experienced colleagues or clients
• Acquire the knowledge you need to be able to hold the attention of a room full of people
• Learn how to make people pay attention to your words and to take notice of you
• Ideal for anyone wanting to move their career forwards through increased confidence and self-belief

This course will equip you with the tools you need to develop gravitas. Through simple steps and structured guidelines, you will learn how to make your colleagues take greater notice of you. You will study and practice proven techniques to make your words carry more weight and give yourself a greater presence in that all important meeting.

Your course instructor Mike Clayton is a business trainer, author and speaker. Since 2002, he has been helping professionals, managers and leaders to excel in their roles with management, leadership, and personal effectiveness training. Mike has written over a dozen books for major publishers like Wiley, Macmillan and Pearson, including: Powerhouse, How to Manage a Great Project, How to Speak so People Listen, Brilliant Time Management, and The Influence Agenda.

This is the perfect course for anyone who wants develop greater influence and presence in the workplace. It is open to everyone and anyone wanting to take the first steps towards wisdom, influence and importance, but also to those wishing improve their confidence, self-belief and social standing.

• What is Gravitas?
• Say hi and tell your fellow students why you're taking this course!
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• The Importance of Attitude
• The Need for Knowledge
• The Role of Reliability

• Presence
• Posture
• Poise
• Polish

• The Right Motivation
• Projecting Confidence
• Pay Attention

• Structure your Speaking
• Simplify the Subject
• Stick to Significance
• Select, Synthesise, Summarise

• Say it with Questions
• Voice of Authority
• Choose Your Vocabulary
• Pace of Delivery
• Silence

• Quiz

• Handout - Your Biggest Business Asset
• Handout - The Real Power Behind Gravitas
• Handout - Three Tips for Gaining Gravitas

• What Will You Learn Next?