Presentation & Influence Skills for Leaders


Leaders are expected to communicate clearly, influence decisions and engage stakeholders - but many struggle to cut through, hold attention or adapt under pressure. Strong ideas don’t land, decisions stall and opportunities are missed.

This highly practical programme helps leaders communicate with clarity, confidence and impact. Through real scenarios and live practice, participants learn how to structure their thinking, engage their audience and influence outcomes in high-stakes situations.

About the Training


Who for: Managers and leaders who need to present, influence and communicate with impact.

Format: Half day. In-person or online.

Group size: 6–12 people to maximise practice and personalised feedback.

Style: This is a highly practical session focused on real communication challenges leaders face every day. The session is structured around live presentation practice, coaching and feedback to build confidence and impact.

Outcomes: By the end of the programme, participants will:

  • Communicate ideas clearly and with confidence

  • Influence decisions and gain stakeholder buy-in

  • Structure messages for clarity and impact

  • Stay composed and credible under pressure

  • Engage audiences and hold attention

  • Recognise and shift habits that limit their impact

Contents overview:

  • Delivering short presentations with live feedback

  • Structuring messages in real time

  • Responding to questions and pushback

  • Practising influence in group discussions

  • Developing presence through voice and body language

  • Identifying and shifting unhelpful communication habits

Why Choose UNLRN?

  • Practical & immediately applicable: real scenarios, live practice and coaching

  • Behaviour change that actually sticks: not just workshops - real-world application and accountability that embed new habits

  • Grounded in behavioural science: evidence-based models and insight

  • Delivered by expert practitioners with real-world experience

  • Proven results - consistently excellent client feedback,rated 5★ on Google

  • Purpose-driven: 10% of our profits and time donated to charities

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