Ivey Business School

Communication and Leadership Presence

Ivey Business School

Communication

About Programme

Successful leaders know how to have an impact. Great leaders know how to inspire. Communication and Leadership Presence takes your leadership presence from good to great through authentic communication.

This transformative program is designed for leaders ready to move beyond traditional approaches to communication. Through a deeply personal process that links leading-edge research, neuroscience, and sociology with guided self-reflection, you’ll learn how to cultivate your leadership presence by identifying and bringing your best self forward.

Throughout the program, you will practice your communication skills, receive coaching from top-rated Ivey faculty, and build a global peer network that will be in your corner when you need them most. Return to work with the confidence to navigate difficult conversations, communicate your vision, and inspire others from a place of self-awareness and understanding.

Programme Content

Gain a deeper understanding of your communication styles, preferences, strengths, and weaknesses; identify areas for improvement and build an action plan with feedback from faculty and peers.
Gain a deeper understanding of your communication styles, preferences, strengths, and weaknesses; identify areas for improvement and build an action plan with feedback from faculty and peers.
Apply various communication theories and models, learning about the neuroscience behind effective communication.
Apply various communication theories and models, learning about the neuroscience behind effective communication.
Consider your personal practice of equity, diversity, and inclusion to engage in meaningful communication across cultures and intersectionalities. Understand your audience as individuals and build authentic connections with people who think and work differently.
Practice active listening—as well as giving and receiving feedback—to build stronger relationships and foster a collaborative work environment.
Present ideas clearly and succinctly, leveraging good storytelling fundamentals to engage any audience — whether it’s one person or a crowd.
Present ideas clearly and succinctly, leveraging good storytelling fundamentals to engage any audience — whether it’s one person or a crowd.
Account for different perspectives and ensure your vision is heard by team members, leaders, and external stakeholders.
Connect set and setting to put best self forward in any context: in person, on the phone, and in virtual video meetings.
Connect set and setting to put best self forward in any context: in person, on the phone, and in virtual video meetings.
Use data and visualization to enhance your communication.
Navigate difficult, crucial, and confrontational conversations from a place of self-awareness and an awareness of others.
Navigate difficult, crucial, and confrontational conversations from a place of self-awareness and an awareness of others.
Manage conflict and create shared value through effective communication.
Manage conflict and create shared value through effective communication.
Integrate dimensions of leadership character within your approach.
Integrate dimensions of leadership character within your approach.

Programme Audience

Communication and Leadership Presence is designed for emerging and experienced leaders alike, who are growing in their careers and need to enhance their impact at work. You will become proficient in the art and science of communication skills, unlocking your authentic leadership presence in any situation.

Testimonials

"This program was fantastic — it showcased advanced, research-based, practical tools for me to apply to my workplace. The faculty was also very available and prepared to make an engaging learning experience for all students. I highly recommend it to all leaders."

Alex Chan

Director Canadian Stewardship Services Alliance Inc.

"This program has helped me engage better as a leader. I came here hoping to make my voice heard, but I’m leaving ready to be the voice my organization wishes to hear. As an alumna of the Ivey MBA program, I was surprised at the extent of my learning even after all these years. I won’t wait to sign up for another program."

Nicole Turnbull

Business Unit Manager TD Bank

"Kanina is absolutely world-class. Her expertise—not just in the theory of leadership—but through actual, real-world life experience is second to none. The storytelling, empathy, and engagement with the class were absolutely perfect."

Paul Hoekstra

Vice President Strategic Development Grain Farmers of Ontario

"Everyone comes from different organizations, which adds so much value because you see people from every industry represented. And everyone went in with an open mind, willing to share and connect deeply. That made the experience truly special."

Danny Potvin

Regional Director Dollarama

"Interacting with so many different personality types in the class absolutely mimicked the scenarios you might face at work. Learning to appreciate that diversity while finding a way to work together toward common goals was incredibly valuable and transformative for me."

Harsh Jain

Senior Manager Ontario Power Generation

"This course blew me away… So much more than a theoretical class on leadership. It walks the talk and takes everyone right out of their comfort zone in a significant way. Highly recommend!"

Michael Hudgin

Assistant Portfolio Manager Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan

"Amazing, emotional experience. So intense – in a good way! Highly recommend. The best continuing educational course I have taken. Lessons will stick with me forever."

Laura Blyth

Director HR Strategy Governance & Talent WSIB

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