Be the Voice of Wisdom & Influence
Do people truly pay attention when you speak? If you want your words to carry weight, your presence to command respect, and your insights to be trusted and sought after, then what you need is gravitas. Gravitas is that powerful mix of confidence, credibility, and calm that makes people listen—and this course will show you how to develop it.
In this practical five-step program, you’ll learn how to speak with authority, build trust, and communicate with impact in any setting. Whether you're presenting in meetings, leading a team, or offering advice, this course will equip you with the tools to carry yourself with presence and influence—without arrogance or pretense.
Business Trainer, Author and Speaker
Dr Mike Clayton is a business trainer, author and speaker. Since 2002, he has been helping professionals, managers and leaders to excel in their roles with management, leadership, and personal effectiveness training. Mike has written over a dozen books for major publishers like Wiley, Macmillan and Pearson, including: Powerhouse, How to Manage a Great Project, How to Speak so People Listen, Brilliant Time Management, and The Influence Agenda. Mike's professional background is 12 years as a project management professional with the London office of international management consultancy Deloitte. Prior to that, Mike had an academic career in Physics, working at the world renowned Schuster Laboratory of the University of Manchester.
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