Centrica – Senior Leader Development Programme

ELECTIVE MODULE Managing Self

Communicating as a Leader Aim As a leader it’s your job to be communication fit. Making a positive impact on business growth means investing in your words with belief and energy. Connect to your audience with humanity and relatability being authentic, fresh, and real. This elective module aims to elevate your communication skills from good to great in presentations, pitches, meetings, and speaking events. Learning objectives 1. Understand how to align your body, voice, energy, and words so people listen. 2. Explore how to revitalize your messages and hook your audience for dynamic engagement. 3. Understand how to prepare / rehearse quickly and effectively for high performance communication. Practice • You will experience speaking to your audience and getting feedback in a range of dynamic exercises in a safe and supportive coaching environment. • You will practice how to get grounded, think on your feet, and confidently say what you want to say, and how you want to say it, without a script or slide deck. • You will practice using personal sources of inspiration to unlock your creativity and imagination to bring your ideas to life. Action plan • Implement new skill in framing, beginnings, and endings in critical communication moments such as leading a key meeting or presenting. • Dare to make one creative change in your next presentation or delivery that brings your content to life for your audience. • Commit to micro warm-ups and personal rehearsal strategies.

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