High-Impact Leadership
High-Impact Leadership
About the Program
This three-day leadership development program is an exploration of your authentic leadership style to establish your voice, presence, and abilities as a communicator. Through powerful theater techniques, role playing and personal coaching, you will learn to become a more charismatic, collaborative, and influential team leader.
"This program changes lives. Bravo!"
- President and CEO, Sports Car Club of America"...I cannot say enough what a life-altering experience these classes truly are.... I was pushed into my stretch zone ... which had a profound impact on me personally."
- Vice President, Satellite Tracking of People"Excellent program. Vitally important topics covered thoroughly well and with expert facilitation. Highly recommended."
- President and CEO, WSFS Bank"Our group from Brazil decided to attend the first edition of this course at UC Berkeley not only because of the outstanding professors Chesbrough, Steve Blank and Osterwalder, but also because of the UC Berkeley excellence. It was a great experience for all of us. We strongly recommend it."
- CEO, Clear Educação e Inovação Brazil"I leave feeling totally changed and full of possibility."
- Senior Manager, AutodeskProgram Topics
The High-Impact Leadership program curriculum covers the following topics:
- The four universal communication principles
- The power of presence in effective leadership
- The ten active communication skills
- Active communicating using voice, body, imagination, and energy
- Theater as heightened communication
- Thinking on your feet: the skill of spontaneity
- The power of dialogue
- Building meaningful relationships in the workplace
- Dialogue and courageous conversations
- The art of giving and receiving constructive feedback
- Creating a community of excellence through communication
- Leadership stories and exercises
- The primary skills of the coach
- Mastering the tools of the coach
- The three types of listening
- The art of curious questioning
- Listening skills and asking the right questions
- Playback and empathy and coaching tools
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Who It's For
- Mid-to-senior level business leaders looking to strengthen their impact
- High-potential individuals looking to further develop leadership skills
- Any role from various industries can benefit from taking this leadership training program
- A group of colleagues or team who would like to advance their skills together
Cost & Features
- Three-day communication intensive at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business campus
- World-renowned Berkeley Haas and Executive Education Faculty
- Former professional actor Mark Rittenberg
- Practical application
- A highly interactive learning environment
- Exclusive networking opportunities
- Access to the program alumni community
- High-Impact Leadership Certificate of Completion

A UC Berkeley Certificate of Business Excellence gives individuals the opportunity to create a personal plan of study structured by our four academic pillars. Participants will earn a mark of distinction with certification from a world-class university, and enjoy the flexibility of completing the program in up to three years.
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