Communicate to Influence and Persuade with Confidence

Thriving in the Interconnected Workplace

Navigating the complexities of today’s interconnected workplace requires more than technical skills—it demands the ability to inspire and align individuals toward a common vision. Your capacity to influence is a cornerstone of success, but mastering persuasion in dynamic, fast-paced environments comes with unique challenges. It’s not just about what you say; it’s about how and when you say it. With the right tools, you can boost confidence, engage effectively, and build lasting trust and recognition.

Confidence in Action: Mastering Influence and Persuasion

Join a transformative workshop designed to help you unlock the art of influence and persuasion. In this high-energy, interactive session, you’ll master strategies to refine your communication, tailor your approach to diverse audiences, and achieve impactful results. Gain practical techniques to navigate collaboration, build trust, and drive meaningful outcomes with confidence. Elevate your ability to communicate effectively and turn influence into your greatest asset for thriving in today’s dynamic workplace.

Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:

• Master the art of influence by selecting the right communication approaches.
• Enhance self-awareness, social awareness, and interpersonal rapport to build trust.
• Develop and refine persuasive communication skills through practical application.
• Overcome communication challenges using insights into speaking styles, body language, and blind spots.
• Identify opportunities to effectively influence and inspire others toward shared goals.

• Senior officers and Professionals seeking to enhance their influence and persuasion skills in team and stakeholder interactions.
• Managers and leaders aiming to build trust, inspire action, and navigate communication challenges.
• Individuals looking to improve self-awareness, social awareness, and interpersonal effectiveness in dynamic work environments.

"Ram is able to engage his audience in a fun and interactive way. His delivery is clear and concise and he helps the audience to remember key learning points in a unique way." - Desmond Kan, Assistant Director (Communications and Engagement, MOM ACE Group)

"An inspiring trainer who has managed to bring laughter into classroom trainings and yet imparts valuable life skills and career knowledge to the trainees. " - Seok Yee Ng, Head of FP&A and Legal Entity Management (MBA (Banking & Finance) and CA (Singapore))

"Absolutely fantastic to have him as a facilitator. Approachable and knowledgeable. The way he facilitated the classroom despite in the zoom setting is very engaging. Thanks Ram!" - Mohd Helmi, Flight Attendant at Singapore Airlines

Ram is a Seasoned Business Communication Coach with over 28 years of experience spanning the private and public sectors, including Financial Services, Retail, and Learning & Development. A three-time Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) qualifier (2005–2007), he is also the author of Ram Up Your Laughter and a prominent media personality, having appeared on national TV, radio, and in print. Ram has collaborated with leading organizations such as McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Singapore Airlines, UOB Bank, Starbucks, Fox Channel International, and Daimler Financial Services.

Renowned for his engaging and versatile approach, Ram excels in facilitating training for diverse audiences, from PMETs to C-suite leaders. He has led programs for the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy’s Senior Management Program, QBE Insurance’s Regional Agency Workshop, and strategic project management symposiums. Specializing in personalized corporate training, he empowers executives to enhance communication, foster creativity through design thinking, elevate leadership capabilities, improve operational efficiency, and deliver exceptional service excellence.

Qualifications

- Master of Business Administration (Oklahoma City University)

- Bachelor of Science (Hons) (University of Bradford)

- Advance Certificate in Training and Development (ACTA)

- Master NLP Practitioner (American Board of Neuro-Linguistic Psychology)

- Certified in Laughter Yoga, Identi3 profiling, Enneagram, FIRO-B, Belbin Team Roles