Executive Influence- Spring 2026
Schedule
Tue Mar 10 2026 at 08:30 am to 04:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Drake University | Des Moines, IA

About this Event
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
March 10-11, 2026
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
In-person session
Session 2: Networking, Coalitions, and Ethical Influence
March 31 - April 1, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual session
Session 3: Leveraging Technology and Negotiation
May 5-6, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Vitual session
Session 4: Cementing Your Executive Influence
June 2-3, 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 [email protected] with additional questions.

Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Foundations of Persuasion and Influence- March 10, 2026
Info: 2-day session, Day 1: Introduction to the art of persuasion, understanding, and personal influence styles, and recognizing existing strengths.
🕑: 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Foundations of Persuasion and Influence- March 11, 2026
🕑: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Networking, Coalitions, and Ethical Influence- March 31, 2026
🕑: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Network, Coalitions, and Ethical Influence- April 1, 2026
Info: 2-day session, Day 2: Strategies for building effective networks and coalitions, and the ethics of influence and persuasion.
🕑: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Leveraging Technology and Negotiation Skills - May 5, 2026
Info: 2-day session, Day 1: Utilizing new technologies for enhancing professional influence and developing advanced negotiation skills.
🕑: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Leveraging Technology and Negotiation Skills - May 6, 2026
Info: 2-day session, Day 2: Utilizing new technologies for enhancing professional influence and developing advanced negotiation skills.
🕑: 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Cementing Your Executive Influence - June 2, 2026
Info: 2-day session, Day 1: Solidifying executive presence and applying learned skills in complex scenarios.
🕑: 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Cementing Your Executive Influence - June 3, 2026
Info: 2-day session, Day 2: Solidifying executive presence and applying learned skills in complex scenarios.
Where is it happening?
Drake University, 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 6850.00
