Executive Influence- Fall 2026

Learn the art of persuasion, understand personal influence styles, and the power of storytelling in Executive Influence.

Executive Influence is designed to allow leaders time to reflect, practice, and enhance influence skills in a small group of high performers. Learn the art of persuasion, understand personal influence styles and the power of storytelling as you build your executive presence.

Program Benefits

• Enhance Persuasion Skills: Leaders will leave with an expanded toolkit for persuasive communication and influence.
• Strengthen Executive Influence: Leaders will build confidence and presence in leadership roles.
• Dynamic Presentation Skills: Leaders will develop the ability to translate presentations effectively for diverse audiences and formats while mastering the art of casting an inspiring and compelling vision.
• Improved Negotiation Abilities: Leaders will enhance skills needed to enter and conduct successful negotiations.
• Ethical Integrity: Leaders will gain a strong grasp of ethics behind influence and responsible use of power.
• Network Building: Leaders will have the opportunity to expand their professional networks with peers and industry experts.

Key Dates

Session 1: Foundations of Persuasion and Influence

September 22 - 23, 2026

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

In-person session

Session 2: Networking, Coalitions, and Ethical Influence

October 12 - 13, 2026

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Virtual session

Session 3: Leveraging Technology and Negotiation

November 10 - 11, 2026

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Vitual session

Session 4: Cementing Your Executive Influence

December 1 - 2, 2026

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

In-person session

Fees: 4 full days and 4 half day program totals $6850.

Contact: Reach out to execed@drake.edu with additional questions.