Paths, Levels and Electives

Persuasive Influence

This path helps you build your skills as an innovative communicator and leader. The projects on this path focus on how to negotiate a positive outcome together with building strong interpersonal communication and public speaking skills. Each project emphasizes developing leadership skills to use in complex situations, as well as creating innovative solutions to challenges. This path culminates in a “High Performance Leadership” project of your design.

Five Levels

Mastering Fundamentals

Ice Breaker
Writing a Speech with Purpose
Introduction to Vocal Variety and Body Language
Evaluation and Feedback

Learning Your Style

Understanding Your Leadership Style
Active Listening
Introduction to Toastmasters Mentoring

Increasing Knowledge

Understanding Conflict Resolution

Choose 2 of the following:

Connect with Storytelling
Connect with Your Audience
Creating Effective Visual Aids
Deliver Social Speeches
Effective Body Language
Focus on the Positive
Inspire Your Audience
Know Your Sense of Humor
Make Connections Through Networking
Prepare for an Interview
Understanding Vocal Variety
Using Descriptive Language
Using Presentation Software
Researching and Presenting

Building Skills

Leading in Difficult Situations

Choose 1 of the following:

Building a Social Media Presence
Create a Podcast
Manage Online Meetings
Manage Projects Successfully
Managing a Difficult Audience
Public Relations Strategies
Question-and-Answer Session
Write a Compelling Blog

Demonstrating Expertise

High Performance Leadership
Reflect on Your Path

Choose 1 of the following:

Ethical Leadership
Leading in Your Volunteer Organization
Lessons Learned
Moderate a Panel Discussion
Prepare to Speak Professionally

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