Effective communication is crucial for success, but speaking with senior leadership—whether in industry or academia—can be pressure-packed. This webinar will provide practical strategies to boost your confidence in interactions with everyone from supervisors to board members or professors to university presidents. You’ll learn how to shift your focus from technical details to business outcomes and impact on strategic goals, tailoring your communication to resonate with senior decision-makers. We’ll also explore common communication pitfalls and offer actionable tips for avoiding them, ensuring your messages are clear, impactful, and well-received.
This webinar will equip you with the tools to effectively engage with high-level leaders across any field, helping you enhance your upward communication and career prospects. You’ll walk away with valuable insights into crafting succinct, persuasive elevator pitches and improving your ability to communicate complex ideas in a business-friendly way. Whether you're looking to improve your day-to-day conversations or preparing for a big presentation, this webinar will help you become a more confident, influential communicator.
In one hour, you will learn how to:
• Tailor your message to the level of leadership you’re addressing.
• Shift the focus to business outcomes and strategic goals in your communications.
• Avoid common pitfalls in upward communication.
• Master the elevator pitch to communicate ideas concisely and effectively.
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