Episode #193: Leaders Be Persuasive

A senior executive recently admitted he regretted not completing our High Impact Presentations Course. He’d always meant to strengthen his communication skills but never found the time. Now, facing a major pitch, he realizes his delivery lacks impact and confidence — a moment of truth many leaders eventually face.

As leaders, we are the public “face” of our organization. Whether we’re presenting to investors, clients, or even a PTA meeting, people judge our credibility — and the company’s — by how we communicate. A lack of clarity or confidence can quietly damage both personal and corporate reputation.

Mini-summary: Your communication skill defines how others see your leadership and your company.

Many executives believe that being technically skilled excuses poor presentation ability — but that mindset is dangerously outdated.
In today’s world of YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok, every leader is a media presence. Whether speaking to a camera or an audience, your ability to command attention and inspire confidence determines how stakeholders perceive your leadership.

Those who ignore this reality risk fading into obscurity, while competitors who master the art of presence dominate attention and trust.

Mini-summary: Leadership visibility demands presentation mastery in a world where everyone is a broadcaster.

Even confident presenters often plateau because they’re unaware of what excellence truly looks like.
One executive friend of ours appeared polished but resisted coaching — not realizing how much untapped potential he had.
True mastery comes from humility, expert feedback, and deliberate practice, not from talent alone.

Mini-summary: Confidence without expert refinement limits your leadership potential.

Our two-day High Impact Presentations Course gives you the skills, structure, and mindset to deliver with poise — no matter the audience, venue, or topic. Participants leave with measurable growth in clarity, confidence, and executive presence, supported by over a century of Dale Carnegie’s global training excellence and 60 years of proven success in Tokyo.

Don’t wait until a crisis forces you to improve. Build the capability now — so every presentation strengthens your leadership brand.

Mini-summary: In just two days, you can become the kind of presenter every executive aspires to be.

• Strengthen executive presence and credibility through powerful delivery.

• Learn to communicate your message clearly, confidently, and persuasively.

• Gain lifelong skills that elevate your leadership visibility.

• Join Japan’s trusted provider of presentation and leadership training — Dale Carnegie Tokyo.

Founded in the United States in 1912, Dale Carnegie Training has empowered individuals and organizations around the world for more than a century in leadership, sales, presentation, executive coaching, and DEI training.
Our Tokyo office, established in 1963, continues to help both Japanese and multinational companies develop their leaders through world-class presentation training and executive coaching.