This redesigned, interactive online course is designed to help ALL food science professionals across the industry communicate with clarity, confidence and influence—so their ideas are heard, valued and acted upon.

The format is 3 x 90 minute online sessions. Sessions will be held:
Wednesday 14 October 12:00pm–1:30pm (AEDT)
Wednesday 28 October 12:00pm–1:30pm (AEDT)
Wednesday 11 November 12:00pm–1:30pm (AEDT)

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Understand and Strengthen Your Influence

• Articulate why influence is a critical professional capability in scientific and technical roles

• Recognise the key ingredients that underpin influential communication

• Understand your personal communication style and identify areas for growth

2. Communicate to Influence Outcomes

• Tailor your communication style and content to different audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Adapt your messaging to suit the context, environment, and level of influence required

• Build stronger connections and engagement through intentional communication choices

3. Communicate with Presence

• Use body language, posture, and voice to enhance influence and authority

• Apply practical techniques to ensure key points are heard and remembered

• Navigate challenging dynamics to gain and hold the floor