THE ART OF INFLUENCE
Compassionate Influence and Authentic Persuasion for Leaders
Master compassionate influence through authentic connection, deep listening, servant leadership, and generous contribution—building trust networks, transformational buy-in, and sustainable impact every leader seeks.
What This Programme Is
The Art of Influence moves beyond transactional persuasion to authentic, relationship-based influence grounded in Marshall Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication, Adam Grant's research on generous reciprocity, Otto Scharmer's Theory U presencing, Robert Greenleaf's servant leadership, and Parker Palmer's leading from within. This program demonstrates that the most powerful influence comes not from techniques but from authentic connection to universal human needs, generous contribution without expectation of immediate return, and leading from integrity and deep self-knowledge. Theatre pedagogy develops compassionate influence through authentic presence, deep listening, and genuine connection.
Who This Is For
Leaders seeking sustainable influence beyond positional authority
Anyone wanting to move from transactional to transformational impact
Executives building networks of trust and reciprocity
Leaders influencing through service rather than power
Those committed to influence through authentic connection and shared meaning
Format
Highly experiential using character work, Meisner technique for deep listening, ensemble work, narrative development, and Forum Theatre. 80% embodied practice, 20% conceptual framing.
What You'll Develop
Core Capabilities:
Influence from authenticity and integrity (Palmer's "undivided self")
Presencing and deep listening (Scharmer's four levels)
Servant leadership orientation (Greenleaf's framework)
Generous influence (Grant's strategic giving)
NVC framework for authentic connection
Storytelling that reveals vulnerability and humanity
Transformational vs. transactional leadership
Key Competencies:
Authentic self-revelation and values alignment
Generative listening: connecting to emerging possibilities
Service-oriented leadership: facilitating others' growth
Strategic generosity: high-impact, low-cost contributions
Dialogue and co-creation vs. persuasion and conversion
Influence from presencing: connecting to highest future possibility