This course empowers professional women in leadership roles to communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and influence. You will begin by analyzing your own communication patterns to identify strengths and growth areas in leadership contexts, then explore research-backed strategies to overcome common barriers women face at work, such as being interrupted, having ideas overlooked or appropriated, and navigating bias in meetings and negotiations.

Communication & Influence for Women in Leadership
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Communication & Influence for Women in Leadership
This course is part of Women in Leadership: Intensive Learning for Emerging Leaders Specialization

Instructor: Katie Jolicoeur, Ph.D.
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Build executive presence through confident communication, effective body language, and audience-focused message framing.
Influence stakeholders with strategic storytelling, advocacy, and communication tailored across teams, cultures, and leadership levels.
Handle workplace challenges by addressing bias, leading difficult conversations, and creating a communication growth plan.
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