Sway: How to Persuade and Influence Others

The Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center at the Boston Public Library's Central Library in Copley Square offers career and job hunting information, entrepreneurial resources, assistance to investors, and maintains a variety of business directories and industry statistics. Learn more about KBLIChereand view ourupcoming programs.

Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center

In order to achieve our goals, we need the ability to sell our ideas to others. Without the skills of persuasion and influence, we put our relationships and our credibility in jeopardy. In this program, you’ll learn immediately-applicable techniques to positively influence others. You’ll leave energized and ready to go out and put your newly-enhanced skills to good use.
Presented by Barabara Roche
Barbara is an organizational development and communication specialist with over 20 years helping organizations thrive. She is also a lecturer in the Management Communications program at the Wharton School of Business. She is best known for blending her theatrical experience, Irish Catholic humor, and hard-won leadership skills to help professionals become more effective leaders and communicators. She is the author of Commit to Confidence: 30 Strategies to Help Women Step Up and Stand Out. A native Bostonian and proud member of Red Sox Nation, Barbara holds a master's degree in psychology from Northeastern University. In 2005 and 2008 respectively, she founded two consulting companies: Barbara Roche &amp; Associates (leadership development and team-building) and SpeakWell Partners (public speaking and leadership communication). 
This program is sponsored by Bank of America.