Help Your Team Present Ideas That Influence Decisions
Presenting With Influence
A leadership communication workshop that teaches professionals how to structure ideas, present with authority, and influence conversations in meetings, presentations, and leadership discussions.
Created by public speaker Jess Ekstrom.
Delivered by certified Mic Drop Facilitator Mindy East.
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Too many good ideas get lost because people don’t know how to present them clearly and persuasively.
When professionals communicate ideas effectively:
• meetings are more productive
• decisions happen faster
• leaders build credibility
• teams collaborate more effectively
Presenting with Influence teaches professionals how to structure ideas, communicate with clarity, and present in ways that move decisions forward.
Why Organizations Bring This Workshop In
Clear communication is essential for effective leadership, collaboration, and decision-making. Presenting with Influence equips professionals with practical tools to structure ideas, communicate them persuasively, and present with confidence in meetings, presentations, and leadership conversations. The result is clearer discussions, stronger leadership communication, and more effective decision-making across teams.
What Makes Mic Drop WorkFORCE Programs Different
Most workplace communication training focuses on presentation mechanics.
Mic Drop WorkFORCE brings the techniques professional speakers use on stage into the workplace.
Participants learn how to:
• capture attention quickly
• structure ideas so audiences stay engaged
• guide listeners toward decisions and action
• communicate with clarity and authority in the room
These are the same principles professional speakers use to move audiences—adapted for meetings, presentations, and leadership conversations.
What is Presenting with Influence?
Presenting with Influence is a hands-on workplace communication workshop that teaches professionals how to present ideas clearly, persuasively, and with confidence.
Participants learn the same principles professional speakers use to capture attention, structure compelling messages, and move audiences toward action — adapted specifically for workplace meetings, presentations, and leadership conversations.
Whether presenting in a meeting, pitching an idea, or speaking to senior leadership, participants learn how to communicate ideas so they actually land.
What Participants Learn
The Mic Drop Method: Mindset • Message • Delivery
The workshop is built around three core skills:
Mindset
Shift the spotlight from yourself to the message, reducing anxiety and strengthening clarity.
Message
Structure ideas and presentations so they guide listeners toward clear decisions or action.
Moment
Deliver presentations with presence, confidence, and authority.
Workshop Formats
WorkFORCE workshops can be customized for your organization.
1-Hour Session
Interactive keynote introducing the principles of persuasive workplace communication.Half-Day Workshop
Participants apply the method through exercises and real workplace scenarios.Full-Day Workshop
Participants bring real presentations and receive structured coaching and feedback.
When ideas are communicated clearly, organizations make better decisions.
Outcomes for Your Organization
After a Presenting with Influence workshop, participants will be able to:
• Present ideas clearly in meetings and presentations
• Structure messages that lead to decisions and action
• Speak with greater authority and presence
• Handle questions and pushback effectively
• Influence stakeholders more effectively
The Impact for Your Organization
Organizations benefit from:
• More effective meetings and presentations
• Clearer decision-making conversations
• Stronger leadership communication across teams
• Increased engagement in discussions and idea sharing