Communication & Influence
Speak with Purpose. Lead with Clarity. Influence with Integrity.
We believe that communication is the bridge between intention and impact. Our Communication & Influence course helps leaders at every level sharpen their message, elevate their presence, and build the trust and buy-in required to lead effectively.
Whether you're leading a team, managing stakeholders, or influencing across functions - how you communicate shapes how you're perceived, how decisions are made, and how aligned your people feel.
Why Communication
& Influence Matter
Because leadership lives and dies in conversation.
Great leaders don’t just speak — they connect. They communicate with intention, listen actively, and adapt their style to the moment and the audience. Without these skills, even the best strategy can get lost in translation.
This course helps leaders:
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Communicate clearly and credibly - up, down and across
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Listen deeply to build trust and inclusion
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Adapt communication styles to different audiences and contexts
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Influence outcomes without authority
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Strengthen presence, clarity and leadership voice
Program Format
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Delivery: In-person or virtual
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Duration: 2.5hr masterclass, half-day workshop, or full-day session
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Optional 1:1 coaching or video feedback practice
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Customisable for specific industries or levels of leadership
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Works well as a standalone course or part of a leadership development pathway.
What You’ll Learn
The Psychology of Influence
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Understand how people are motivated, persuaded, and aligned, and how to apply this ethically in leadership.
Communication Styles & Preferences
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Identify your default communication style and learn how to flex it for impact.
Structured, Clear Messaging
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Craft messages that cut through complexity and drive action fast.
Strategic Storytelling & Vision Setting
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Learn how to inspire with purpose, not just inform with detail.
Stakeholder Influence & Presence
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Navigate group dynamics, power, and politics with authenticity and strength.
Listening & Questioning for Impact
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Move from passive hearing to active listening and powerful questioning that unlocks insight and trust.
Who It's For
This course is ideal for:
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Emerging leaders building confidence and communication fundamentals
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Middle managers leading across teams, functions or geographies
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Senior leaders shaping vision, driving alignment and influencing the boardroom
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Cross-functional teams needing greater cohesion, collaboration and stakeholder buy-in
Whether you're presenting to execs, running team meetings, or managing difficult conversations - this course builds capability where it counts.
Why Leadership Development?
Because we make communication human, not scripted.
Our facilitators bring backgrounds in leadership, psychology, facilitation and communications strategy. We create interactive, real-world sessions where leaders don’t just learn new skills - they practise them and walk away more confident, connected and capable.
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HEAD OF LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
Heather Brown
"People Tank are a tremendous learning partner for our business delivering on projects with great success.
They listen to our needs and go above and beyond to source top-tier Instructional Designers, Digital Designers, Facilitators and Consultants on demand.
As a quality supplier of learning solutions in Australia, they continue to impress!"
Get In Touch
Ready to Elevate Your Leadership?
We specialise in designing transformative leadership development experiences that build capability, boost confidence, and drive performance from the inside out. Whether you're developing emerging leaders or equipping your executive team for what’s next, our award-winning programs are crafted to make real impact - fast.
Let’s start a conversation about unlocking leadership potential in your organisation.
Connect with our leadership experts today and shape the future, together!