2026: Communicating to influence

2026: Communicating to influence

£625.00 + VAT
Available
Virtual
All Locations
Business partnering & personal impact
May
11
Mon
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Dec
31
Thu
09:30
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12:30BST
Schedule Description: Expand your influence beyond the numbers.
Sessions: 0
Session Hours: 0.00
CPD hours: 6hrs

Description

Enhance your communication impact by learning to listen, adapt, and influence effectively - so your financial insight shapes decisions and drives meaningful business outcomes.

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11 & 12 May 2026, Communicating to influence - virtual classroom

11 & 12 May 2026, Communicating to influence - virtual classroom

£625.00 + VAT
Available
Virtual
All Locations
Business partnering & personal impact
May
11
Mon
-
May
12
Tue
09:30
-
12:30 BST
Schedule Type Title: 1st of the Month
Schedule Description: Expand your influence beyond the numbers.
Sessions: 2
Session Hours: 6.00
CPD hours: 6hrs
Virtual

Description

Enhance your communication impact by learning to listen, adapt, and influence effectively - so your financial insight shapes decisions and drives meaningful business outcomes.

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Virtual classroom - Communicating to influence
Expand your influence beyond the numbers.

Date and time

Location

Session one: 11/05/2026, 09:30 - 12:30 BST

Session two: 12/05/2026, 09:30 - 12:30 BST

Virtual

Delivered over two three-hour sessions.

WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?
Finance professionals are often expected to deliver clarity and insight in high-stakes situations. Yet technical accuracy alone is not enough – real impact comes from the ability to communicate with authority, adapt to diverse audiences, and shape business decisions.

This course helps you move beyond the numbers, equipping you with communication techniques that build credibility, strengthen relationships, and drive outcomes. Through practical exercises and simulated conversations, you’ll develop advanced listening, questioning, and influencing skills. You’ll leave with proven strategies to engage stakeholders, handle pressure, and ensure your voice drives decisions that matter.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Apply advanced listening and questioning techniques to uncover stakeholder needs.
• Adapt your communication style for different audiences and situations.
• Influence with greater authority, clarity, and credibility.
• Respond constructively in challenging or high-pressure conversations.
• Shape discussions so your insights drive decisions and business outcomes.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
Finance professionals at all levels who want to strengthen their impact beyond technical expertise. Whether presenting to senior leaders, engaging with operational teams, or advising clients, this course will help you adapt your style, build credibility, and ensure your voice drives outcomes – not just outputs.

WHY CHOOSE ICAEW?
• Trusted heritage: For over 145 years, ICAEW has trained and supported the world’s leading finance professionals, setting the global benchmark for quality.
• Expert-led learning: Our courses are designed and delivered by subject matter experts, combining professional insight with real-world experience.
• Connected and relevant: With close links to government, regulators, and industry, our training reflects the latest challenges and opportunities in business and finance.
• Practical and interactive: Live, small-group learning with peer exchange ensures every programme delivers immediate workplace impact – and counts as verifiable CPD.

CPD HOURS
ICAEW's revised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Regulations bring in new CPD requirements. This includes a minimum number of hours and an ethics requirement. Attending this course could contribute up to 6hrs of verifiable CPD, providing you can demonstrate that the content is relevant to your role.

A copy of the course booking confirmation email is accepted as evidence of verifiable CPD. You will need to save the email as a JPEG or PDF before uploading it to your record. Click here to use ICAEW’s self-assessment tool to help you work out how much CPD you will need to fulfil each year.

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A 6-hour highly interactive live online programme, split across two sessions to maximise practice and application.

Session 1
• Context and purpose
• Social styles
• Listening skills

Session 2
• Questioning techniques
• Structuring your content
• Handling reactions
• Practising an influencing conversation

 

Chris Paterson
Chris is an Executive Coach, facilitator and mentor who primarily works with managers and senior leaders to develop their own authentic leadership style and increase their personal resilience.

After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant, Chris has spent the last 17 years at GSK in a variety of Finance, Marketing, Project Management, Corporate Development and Business Leadership roles. His career journey has taken him to work in Czech Republic and Romania as a Finance Director. Chris made the transition from Finance into Commercial roles a number of times. He was a Brand Manager and later a Business Unit Head (sales and marketing) in Romania and in the UK.

Chris has always been passionate about learning, spotting potential in others and supporting them in their growth and career development. As such, Chris left GSK in 2016 to set up his own company as a full-time coach and facilitator.

As a coach and facilitator, Chris has a calm, supportive presence coupled with the ability to challenge clients to grow into their potential as leaders. Chris delivers training courses for GSK and the MOE Foundation. Chris is a member of the Association for Coaching and has been accredited as an Executive Coach.

Chris has also set up a charitable coaching programme for young people to support their transition from education into the workplace.

"Excellent course facilitator, highly knowledgeable and insightful, thanks Chris for all your efforts. " - Delegate feedback



 

Rate Cost Early Bird Pricing
ICAEW Member £425 + VAT £361.25+ VAT
Non-member £625 + VAT £531.25 + VAT

Early Bird Pricing
15% discount automatically applied on bookings made up until 6 weeks before the course date

How are the courses delivered?

All Virtual Classrooms are run by live on Zoom. These are interactive and not recorded, interaction and delegate involvement is encouraged.

When will I receive joining instructions?

You will receive a email with joining instructions after enrolling. Materials and any other resources for the course will be sent to you shortly before the course start date.

Are there breaks?

Yes, no fixed timings - will depend on the length of the course.

How do I access the course slide deck?

Depending on the course you will either be sent in the lead up to the course or after.

What if I miss the live date?

The Virtual Classrooms are not recorded so we recommend you attend all sessions.

What if I am going to be 15 minutes late?

This is not a problem, the classroom starts at the start time, but you will be let in if you are delayed for any reason. Trainers do their best to accommodate catch-up, but this is not guaranteed. Where possible please let us know of any delays so we are aware when doing role call the beginning of the session.

Can I have my colleague with me in the live course?

Yes, if you purchase a second place. Each booking is valid for one person only.

Can I record the training?

No, virtual classrooms are not recorded.

Do the courses on this programme count as verifiable CPD?

Yes, these courses contribute verifiable CPD, so long as you can demonstrate that the content is relevant to your role. Additional information about CPD can be found here: Your guide to CPD.

How many people will be on the course?

Virtual Classrooms are designed to resemble a real classroom. Therefore, group sizes vary between 6 – 22 delegates per course.

 

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