Description
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
• Professionals who want to improve their confidence and presence
• Managers and team leaders who need to engage and influence others
• Project managers and client-facing roles
• Individuals looking to communicate more effectively in meetings and discussions
• Anyone wanting to develop a stronger professional presence and impact
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand what creates personal impact and professional presence
• Communicate with greater clarity and confidence
• Present ideas in a more structured and engaging way
• Use verbal and non-verbal communication more effectively
• Build credibility in meetings and stakeholder interactions
• Manage nerves and present themselves more confidently
• Strengthen their overall professional presence and influence
Key Topics Covered
Understanding Personal Impact
• What personal impact is and why it matters
• The relationship between confidence, communication, and perception
• How others perceive professional presence
• Common challenges that reduce impact
Building Confidence and Presence
• Developing a confident communication style
• Managing nerves and self-doubt
• Projecting confidence in different situations
• Creating a strong first impression
Communicating with Clarity
• Structuring messages effectively
• Speaking with clarity and purpose
• Avoiding over-explanation or lack of focus
• Making communication more concise and impactful
Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication
• Using tone, pace, and emphasis effectively
• Body language and presence
• Eye contact and engagement
• Aligning verbal and non-verbal communication
Engaging in Meetings and Discussions
• Contributing more confidently in meetings
• Presenting ideas clearly
• Handling questions and challenges
• Maintaining presence in group settings
Developing Professional Presence
• Building credibility and trust
• Adapting communication to different audiences
• Maintaining consistency in communication style
• Strengthening overall professional impact
How the Course is Delivered
This is a practical, instructor-led course focused on real workplace communication and presence.
Participants will benefit from:
• Interactive exercises and practical activities
• Opportunities to practise communication and presentation techniques
• Guided feedback to improve confidence and delivery
• Real-world scenarios to apply learning immediately
The emphasis is on helping participants move from awareness to confident, practical application.
Course Duration
1 Day Instructor-Led Training
Outcomes for Individuals and Organisations
After completing this course, participants will:
• Communicate with greater confidence and clarity
• Present ideas more effectively
• Build stronger credibility and professional presence
• Engage more confidently in meetings and discussions
• Improve their overall impact and influence
For organisations, this leads to:
• More confident and effective communication across teams
• Stronger engagement in meetings and decision-making
• Improved stakeholder interaction
• Greater clarity in communication
• A more confident and capable workforce
Leadership, Change & Project Delivery Specialist
17+ Years Leadership & PMO Development Experience
This course is presented by Anthony
Anthony brings more than 17 years of experience designing and delivering leadership, change, and project management programmes for organisations looking to strengthen delivery capability and lead transformation effectively.
He has worked with organisations including AstraZeneca, Fujitsu, Sage, Bentley, RBS, Chubb Insurance, European Space Agency and the Co-operative Bank, helping leaders, PMOs and project teams improve performance, manage organisational change, and deliver complex initiatives successfully.
Anthony also focuses on how AI can support modern project delivery, helping project managers and PMO leaders use AI tools for planning, reporting, decision support and communication while maintaining strong governance and leadership discipline.
His programmes combine practical delivery experience with leadership development and behavioural insight, drawing on accredited expertise in change management, coaching and motivational engagement.




