Upcoming sessions
Fall session
| Date(s) | September 10-11, 2025 |
| Time | 8:30am - 4:30 pm |
| Format | In-Person |
| Location | James W. Burns Executive Education Centre |
| Cost | $2,200 +GST |
Overview and impact
The ability to speak with clarity, conviction and influence is critical to leadership. To be truly effective, leaders must be able to inspire action every time they speak - from formal and informal presentations to conference calls, one-on-one conversations, impromptu discussions and Q&A sessions.
This two-day program empowers leaders to communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. By mastering these skills, leaders will elevate their presence, navigate critical conversations with ease, and communicate in a way that motivates and drives results. This program helps leaders shift from simply sharing information to delivering messages that inspire, drive results, and ensure their voice is heard in any situation.
As a participant, you will be engaged in a supportive learning environment that includes reflective thinking, personalized coaching, feedback, and collaborative practice to develop your leadership and communication skills. Working with an experienced communication coach from The Humphrey Group, you will be guided to speak with a clear message, persuasive structure, and compelling language.
At the conclusion of the program, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from the I.H. Asper School of Business’ James W. Burns Executive Education Centre.
Learning outcomes
Through this program, you will strengthen your ability to:
- Approach communication with the intent to inspire action
- Speak with clarity and conviction in every interaction
- Communicate a powerful message that reflects their leadership thinking
- Support their message using a clear, logical structure
- Close with a clear call to action
- Display the presence, both physical and verbal, of a leader
- Plan effectively for critical conversations
- Structure your thinking on-the-fly in impromptu discussions
Participant profile
This program is idea for leaders at any level who would like to inspire action, gain buy-in, and elevate their presence in both formal and informal settings.
Instructor
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Ash Kay, Consultant, The Humphrey Group
Ash is a former journalist with nearly two decades of television news industry experience. She is recognized for her ability to deliver high-quality content and facilitate seamless on-air experiences. Ash’s diverse background, from reporting in Western Canada to producing in Toronto, showcases her expertise in the field.
Ash firmly believes in the power of honest and constructive feedback for personal and professional development. Clients value her conversational approach and honesty, particularly when seeking guidance on their growth. Ash excels at swiftly identifying strengths and creating actionable plans for improvement, making her a trusted advisor to C-suite level leaders.
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Ash has produced leadership events and digital media content for audiences ranging from 40 to 24,000 people, consistently achieving effectiveness scores of 95% or higher. She pioneered Rogers' first internal communications curriculum, The Confident Communicator Program, which continues to be a top-rated development program. Her education and certifications include: Women in Media Leadership (Schulich School of Business), TV Power Reporting & Producing, Graduate (The Poynter Institute), and Journalism (Robertson College).
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James W. Burns Executive Education Centre
2nd floor
177 Lombard Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0W5
204-946-0232
204-946-0262