Leadership Communication Training
Learn how to earn trust and motivate your team towards shared goals through effective leadership communication skills.
Improve your leadership communication skills
The things we do and say don’t always come across as we intend them to. But as a leader, it’s important that your communication is crystal clear.
Demonstrating care in your team’s development and motivating them to achieve more, all while maintaining professional boundaries, can be a tough balancing act. Effective leadership communication skills keep your team on the same page and help you build towards a shared goal.
Leaders and executive-level professionals often earn their leadership positions as a result of their technical skills, but few receive guidance on how to manage people effectively. If you’re struggling to motivate your team, you’re not alone; we often hear from leaders in a similar position.
We provide support with refining the unique communication skills required of leaders. After working with the Maryanne Johnston team, you should feel much more confident communicating with colleagues of every level in any setting.
What to expect from leadership communication training
Improved team dynamics
Bring harmony to the work environment by making it easy for everyone to understand your expectations.
Stronger communication skills
Eliminate confusion when communicating with your team members, keeping everyone on the same page.
Career advancement
When your team succeeds, so do you. Better communication skills can open up more career opportunities.
I came into the day feeling reasonably confident in how I present but have left having made huge tangible improvements I can use day to day in my role as well as for larger scale events.
Charlotte Moseley
Senior HR Business Partner, Specsavers
In just 48 hours, Maryanne transformed me from a nervous presenter into a confident communicator. Her insightful Q&A techniques alone were a game-changer. I’ve already applied my new skills to my interactions with staff and clients, and the results have been incredible. If you present regularly, a session with Maryanne is an absolute must. Thank you, Maryanne, for helping me discover a new level of confidence and effectiveness.
Cat Smith
Co-Founder, Pixel
All leaders should attend this no matter how experienced they are in presenting & delivery.
Angela Dawson
Director of NHS Operations, Specasvers
What leadership communication training could look like
All of our coaching options are tailored to your support requirements. While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, we’ve outlined some of the areas we could cover as part of leadership communication training.
Learn how to project confidence without saying a word.
We may cover:
- Staying composed and calming nerves
- Confident body language, expressions and gestures
- Eye contact and connecting with your audience
Learn how to speak audibly and with clarity.
We may cover:
- Speaking clearly and audibly
- How to maintain a relaxed pace
- Knowing when to stop talking
Learn how to order your thoughts to help people follow what you are saying.
We may cover:
- Preparing key messages and talking points
- Delivering your speech content in a logical order
- Asking for questions and checking to see if you have been understood
Learn how to appear relaxed and natural when speaking.
We may cover:
- The difference between formal and informal language
- Choosing the appropriate style for each setting
How is leadership communication training structured?
All of our support options are completely tailored to your requirements. Before we get started, we’ll discuss the goals you hope to achieve and where you need most support.
After that, we’ll recommend a series of around four to six sessions, depending on your needs. Coaching sessions last around two hours each, and are ideally held at weekly intervals to give you enough time to put your learnings into practice.
Coaching can be delivered in-person or online in a one-to-one or small group setting.
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