The Psychology Of Persuasion & Influence

Our ability to communicate effectively is one of the most fundamental skills we possess. Whether in our personal or business lives, being able to properly convey our own ideas whilst also being sensitive to others’ perspective can mean the difference between a relationship forging and a relationship damaging encounter.

But can it really be taught? 

Many people have a fixed mindset when it comes to their own abilities in persuasion and influence. They often believe that other people are good at it, but that they themselves don’t have the natural gift that is necessary to excel. However, this could not be further from the truth. Just like any other skill, it can be studied and mastered. This course is based on both decades of scientific research and decades of personal experience.

As such, this course seeks to improve your understanding of the the key psychological drivers. By better understanding the fundamentals of what makes people ‘tick’, we are then in an infinitely more powerful position when it comes to knowing how to react, and how to successfully influence those around us.

Our ability to communicate is at the epicentre of every human interaction. It is truly without hyperbole to say that upgrading your skills in persuasion and influence can undoubtedly improve every facet of your life. 

Who is Philip Hesketh?

Philip Hesketh is a motivational speaker specialising in persuasion and influence. His keynote talks have inspired thousands of professionals to engage in better relationships with their clients and customers and increase sales.

Philip’s whole career history is steeped in Business Development. From Procter & Gamble and Tyne Tees Television, to his own advertising agency; his track record of getting new clients is, to use a client’s expression, ‘World Class’.

He has learned what clients want and what they don’t. He has learned what works and what doesn’t. In building a business from zero to £48m he made many, many mistakes. And he claims to have learned more from the mistakes than from the many successful pitches to blue chip companies. His in-house programmes usually form a trilogy over three half days with the focus very much on how to develop relationships and become more persuasive and influential through understanding the whole psychology of why we do what we do.

Some of Phil’s glowing endorsements :

• “Actor, philosopher, seller, brain shaker, stand-up performer. Your capacity to capture the audience and play with it is unique.” Richard Re ~ Business Leader, WELLA
• “Outstanding! What an absolute joy to listen to your inspirational, entertaining and enlightening presentation.” Rosemary Conley, Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness
• “I was learning and laughing out loud at the same time. The man’s a star” Kevin Skym ~ Head of Commercial Banking, HSBC