Leadership Communication and Influence Training Course

Strong leadership today demands more than authority or position—it requires the ability to communicate with clarity, guide others with confidence, and influence outcomes in a constructive and ethical manner. The Leadership Communication and Influence Training Course, delivered by Geneve Institute of Business Management, is designed to strengthen the communication presence of professionals seeking to lead with purpose and impact.
This program explores how leaders convey direction, build trust, manage conversations, and present ideas in ways that inspire commitment rather than compliance. Through structured insights and practical guidance, participants learn how communication becomes a genuine leadership tool—allowing them to navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and lead teams with authenticity.

Target Group

• Professionals in supervisory or managerial positions aiming to refine their communication presence.

• Team leaders and coordinators who want to strengthen their ability to influence and guide others effectively.

• Individuals preparing for leadership roles and seeking to develop strong interpersonal communication foundations.

• Staff responsible for representing their departments and communicating across different organizational levels.

• Anyone seeking to enhance their leadership style by developing a more confident and persuasive communication approach.

Objectives

• Strengthen participants’ ability to communicate clearly and confidently in leadership contexts.

• Enhance understanding of influential communication and its role in shaping team alignment and cooperation.

• Build participants’ capacity to manage conversations, deliver messages effectively, and respond constructively in challenging situations.

• Improve participants’ awareness of verbal and non-verbal communication elements that shape leadership credibility.

• Support the development of leadership presence that encourages trust, engagement, and positive influence within teams.

Course Outline 

Foundations of Leadership Communication

• Understanding Leadership Messages:

  • How leaders shape direction through intentional communication.

  • Characteristics of communication that strengthen credibility.

  • The connection between clarity, confidence, and leadership presence.

• The Leader’s Communication Mindset:

  • Recognizing communication as a core leadership responsibility.

  • Adapting messages to fit different workplace situations.

  • Balancing authority with approachability.

Building Trust and Professional Presence

• Establishing Leadership Trust:

  • Communicating with consistency and reliability.

  • The role of openness and respect in strengthening relationships.

  • Behaviors that reinforce a trustworthy leadership image.

• Developing a Confident Communication Style:

  • Using tone, pace, and expression to convey assurance.

  • How posture and composure influence message reception.

  • Avoiding communication habits that weaken leadership presence.

Influential Leadership Techniques

• Principles of Ethical Influence:

  • Aligning influence with integrity and shared goals.

  • Encouraging commitment rather than dependency.

  • Understanding how influence differs from authority.

• Guiding Perspectives and Decisions:

  • Presenting ideas in a way that encourages acceptance.

  • Techniques for framing messages that shape understanding.

  • Helping teams adopt new directions with clarity.

Managing Workplace Conversations

• Handling Challenging Interactions:

  • Approaches for maintaining composure during sensitive conversations.

  • Communicating firm messages without escalating tension.

  • Ensuring mutual respect in difficult moments.

• Strengthening Two-Way Communication:

  • Encouraging openness and constructive dialogue.

  • Identifying communication barriers and addressing them.

  • Using questions to guide understanding and alignment.

Communicating Vision and Leading Change

• Crafting Compelling Leadership Messages:

  • Communicating purpose and direction with clarity.

  • Explaining change in a way that reduces uncertainty.

  • Inspiring engagement by highlighting shared benefits.

• Driving Team Alignment:

  • Helping teams understand their role in broader objectives.

  • Reinforcing priorities through consistent communication.

  • Encouraging ownership and commitment to new initiatives.