How to increase your influence with senior leaders

Sophie Kennedy

Page Published Date:

July 24, 2020

Transforming the Workforce

In this Webinar Recording with Rebecca Christianson we cover:

• Neuropsychology and influencing

• 5 practices to cultivate stronger influencing skills

• 3 of the most common mistakes P&C professionals make

• 5 practical tips to increase your influence

• 30 day influencing challenge (this is based on the 5 practical tips).


Rebecca is the Director at Thriving People Consulting who focuses on Executive coaching and strategic People & Culture consulting. She has 15+ years experience working as an Executive and senior People & Culture leader in Australia, the UK and Europe across the Energy, Rail, Finance, FMCG, Government and Gas sectors. She has a Psychology background, has high people agility and a reputation for effectively influencing Executives and senior leaders. She has always been known as someone who understands people & who leaders go to to seek advice on influencing others.

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Sophie Kennedy • July 24, 2020

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