Details

Seats: 10

Language: English

Length: 90 minutes

Overview

Throughout history, countless influential figures have mastered the art of rhetoric and persuasion to inspire, motivate, and lead. You too can use persuasive communication to your advantage whether it is to convince that you’re worthy of a certain position, to persuade others to adopt your ideas or point of views, to close deals, to advocate for a cause or anything in between.

With this course, learn about rhetoric and persuasive communication techniques, communication and leadership styles, and audience differentiation. Discover how to tailor and deliver effective messaging taking into account cultural differences. Level up your communication skills and unlock the power of persuasion to stand out, nurture meaningful connections, and grow.

What You'll Learn

In this rhetoric and persuasive communication class, you will learn to:

1. Understand the fundamentals of rhetoric and use the three modes of appeal for writing and speaking.
2. Understand an audience and tailor your communication accordingly.
3. Identify your communication and leadership style, and leverage your cultural identity to stay authentic.
4. Use effective communication techniques taking into account speech structure, speech delivery, vocal variety and body language.

Instructor Profile

Languages Spoken: English, Haitian Creole, French

Countries Lived In: Haiti, United States

Stephania Musset is a 15-year+ communication and advocacy practitioner with a background in business management, project quality management, marketing and research. Former debater and Toastmaster, she is also an ESL teacher and public speaking mentor. Since moving to the U.S., she has fully devoted her time to support workforce development initiatives that empower immigrants during their resettlement and integration journey in the American society.