July 2025
Beginner
1h 34m
English
on-demand course
How to Persuade When Facts Don't Seem to Matter
with Media Training Worldwide, Timothy John Walker
Closed Captioning available in English
Overview
In this 1-hour course, you'll explore how to persuade when facts don't seem to matter. You’ll learn to influence others through emotional connections and storytelling, with a focus on empathy, humility, and context.
What I will be able to do after this course- Understand why data alone fails and emotional connections matter
- Build persuasive messages using empathy, humility, and context
- Overcome resistance and turn opposition into persuasive opportunities
- Use repetition, clarity, and emotional appeal to strengthen persuasion
- Master visual communication for impactful persuasive messages
Media Training Worldwide Digital delivers expert-led online training. Instructors Clarian North and TJ Walker, a globally recognized coach, have helped millions of students worldwide improve their communication skills.
Who is it for?This course is ideal for leaders, educators, sales professionals, and anyone looking to improve their persuasive communication skills. No prior experience is required, just a desire to enhance your ability to influence others.
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