Learn strategic networking, effective communication, and adaptive leadership skills to expand your influence and establish yourself as a thought leader.
Learn strategic networking, effective communication, and adaptive leadership skills to expand your influence and establish yourself as a thought leader.
This comprehensive course empowers professionals to become influential thought leaders in their industries. Through practical strategies and actionable insights, participants learn to leverage self-awareness and personal branding to establish authority. The course covers foundations of influence, networking techniques, and sustainable leadership practices. With a focus on immediate implementation, learners develop skills in strategic networking, effective communication, and adaptive leadership to enhance their professional impact and drive career growth.
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What you'll learn
Learn to strategically build and leverage professional networks for industry influence
Enhance communication skills including persuasive speaking and active listening
Acquire negotiation and persuasion techniques for achieving desired outcomes
Develop adaptive leadership skills for fostering trust and collaboration
Master personal branding strategies for thought leadership
Create sustainable influence through consistent growth and adaptation
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
91 Minutes PreRecorded video
4 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of professional influence and thought leadership. Through four focused modules, participants learn the foundations of influence, personal branding, and strategic networking. The curriculum emphasizes practical application, teaching students how to leverage self-awareness and effective communication to establish themselves as industry authorities. With a blend of theoretical knowledge and actionable strategies, the course guides learners through the process of building and sustaining professional influence while developing adaptive leadership skills.
Growing Your Influence
Module 1 · 13 Minutes to complete
Lesson 1: Foundations of Influence
Module 2 · 42 Minutes to complete
Lesson 2: Amplifying Your Influence
Module 3 · 49 Minutes to complete
Lesson 3: Sustaining Your Influence
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Empowering Leaders Through Effective Management Training
Mariaan Van Zyl is a seasoned instructor and leadership coach known for her impactful courses on Coursera, including "Effective Leadership: Master Management Styles" and "Growing Your Influence." With over a decade of experience in life and leadership coaching, Mariaan is dedicated to helping individuals develop their management skills and enhance their influence within organizations. Her courses are designed to provide actionable insights and practical tools that enable participants to evaluate their management styles, adapt to various situations, and foster effective communication and collaboration. Mariaan's approach emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in leadership, encouraging learners to explore their unique styles while equipping them with strategies to navigate challenges in their professional environments. Through her engaging teaching methods, she inspires future leaders to embrace adaptive leadership principles, ultimately contributing to more effective and dynamic workplaces.
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