In this course you'll learn how to build and develop influencing skills as a career professional or an entrepreneur, to fast track your growth in any environment.
In today’s fast-paced business environment, influence is power. This course teaches you 15 essential strategies to grow your personal influence and become more persuasive, respected, and effective. Whether you’re leading a team, managing up, or collaborating with others, developing your influence can dramatically improve your ability to achieve goals and drive change.
You’ll learn practical, actionable techniques to strengthen your credibility, build trust, and communicate with greater impact. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to lead with confidence, inspire others, and navigate challenging professional situations with ease.
Pitch Coach | Fashion Entrepreneur | Int'l Speaker | Author
Chioma is a Nigerian born Project Management Professional who has served in different capacities and projects across 5 countries and diverse organisations. She has over a decade experience in Project Management, Strategy and Planning, Real Estate Development, and Consulting. Chioma who is also a sustainable fashion advocate, uses her fashion brand, Redbutton, as a platform to change the Africa Fashion scene. She has won several awards and featured on global platforms including United Nations Environment Assembly, CNN Africa, amongst others. Chioma was the first ever National Winner, and African Prize Winner of Global Creative Business Cup, Copenhagen 2019. She is also popularly known as the Pitch Queen, because of her exceptional pitching skills. Chioma launched The Pitch Centre in 2019, a full Pitch Consultancy, servicing start up founders, creatives and professionals with pitch coaching, proposal and grant writing.
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