COMMAND THE ROOM: Presence, Influence & the Art of Memorable Communication

Presence, Influence & the Art of Memorable Communication

In Kenya’s evolving corporate and boardroom landscape, influence is not assumed. IT IS DEMONSTRATED. Command the Room equips leaders with practical tools to strengthen executive presence, communicate with confidence, influence effectively, and leave a lasting impression.

Through LifeHikes’ proven methodology and highly interactive learning, participants will practise how to show up with authority, communicate under pressure, engage an audience, and deliver messages that resonate.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will learn to:

• Build executive presence, gravitas, and personal credibility
• Communicate with clarity, confidence, and conviction
• Stay composed and articulate under pressure
• Use voice, body language, movement, and energy to strengthen delivery
• Craft and deliver compelling, memorable messages
• Tell stories that connect, engage, and influence
• Handle challenging questions, interruptions, and difficult conversations
• Give and receive feedback that drives performance
• Communicate ideas effectively to gain alignment and buy-in

One-Day Agenda

9:00 – 9:15 | Welcome
Setting the stage.

9:15 – 11:00 | WARM-UP EXERCISES & EXECUTIVE PRESENCE
Build energy, confidence, gravitas, and a strong personal presence that commands attention.

11:00 – 11:15 | Morning Break

11:15 – 1:15 | BE MEMORABLE
Discover how to communicate with clarity, authenticity, and impact so your ideas and your presence stay with people.

1:15 – 2:15 | LUNCH & 1:1 INDIVIDUAL COACHING
Enjoy lunch while participants receive personalised one-on-one coaching and feedback.

2:15 – 3:30 | DYNAMIC DELIVERY
Use voice, body language, movement, energy, and pace to engage audiences and deliver with confidence.

3:30 – 3:45 | Afternoon Break

3:45 – 4:30 | TELL CAPTIVATING STORIES
Learn to structure and deliver stories that connect emotionally, communicate ideas, and inspire action.

4:30 – 4:45 | CLOSING & COMMITMENTS
Key takeaways, feedback, and personal action commitments.

What Makes LifeHikes Different

• Highly interactive — Practice, participation with peers, and real-time feedback
• Practical — Tools that can be applied immediately
• Real-world focused — Built around the leadership moments that matter

We’ve trained 700,000+ leaders across 1,200+ companies in 47 countries.

What You Will Need

Training starts promptly at 9:00 a.m. Bring your ID, a fully charged phone, dress comfortably and come ready to participate, practise, and Command the Room.

Your Coaches

The session will be facilitated by experienced LifeHikes executive coaches and facilitators with expertise in executive presence, communication, influence, and leadership development.