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    Become persuasive in business

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    Become persuasive in business

    Persuasion is the cornerstone of business success—whether you're closing deals, leading teams, or advancing your career. This learning plan is essential for professionals who want to influence outcomes, negotiate effectively, and communicate with the impact that separates top performers from the rest. Ideal for entrepreneurs, sales professionals, managers, and anyone looking to elevate their ability to move people and drive results.

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    2 h 25 m
    • 4 sections • 12 courses • Updated 6 days ago
    Pre-SuasionThank You for ArguingThe Hidden Psychology of Why We Say Yes12 sources

    How This Learning Plan Was Made

    This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn Become persuasive in business with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

    Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Become persuasive in business.

    What You'll Learn

    • Master the psychological principles that drive decision-making and learn to ethically influence others in any business context
    • Negotiate with confidence using proven frameworks that consistently create win-win outcomes and close bigger deals
    • Craft and deliver compelling pitches and presentations that captivate audiences and inspire action
    • Develop executive presence that commands respect and positions you as a trusted advisor in high-stakes situations
    • Communicate with clarity and impact that moves people, builds influence, and drives business results

    Master the foundational principles of how people make decisions and the psychological triggers that drive human behavior, enabling you to ethically influence and persuade in any situation.

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    Pre-Suasion

    Master the art of influence by priming your audience before delivering your message, revolutionizing your persuasion skills.

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    Thank You for Arguing

    Master the art of persuasion with timeless techniques from Aristotle to Homer Simpson in this witty, enlightening guide.

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    The Hidden Psychology of Why We Say Yes

    Uncover the invisible psychological triggers that make us comply with requests we never intended to agree to, based on Robert Cialdini's groundbreaking research on influence and persuasion.

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    Learn proven negotiation frameworks and tactics that help you create win-win outcomes, close bigger deals, and navigate high-stakes business conversations with confidence and skill.

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    Never Split the Difference

    Negotiation techniques from an FBI expert

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    Getting To Yes

    Negotiation techniques for achieving mutually beneficial agreements

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    Master FBI Negotiation Tactics

    Discover how former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss's counterintuitive techniques can transform your everyday negotiations, replacing compromise with tactical empathy for better outcomes in any situation.

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    Develop the ability to craft compelling pitches, deliver presentations that captivate audiences, and communicate with the clarity and impact that moves people to action.

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    Pitch Anything

    Master the art of persuasion with neuroscience-backed techniques for crafting compelling pitches and winning high-stakes deals.

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    Exactly What to Say

    Master the art of persuasive communication with powerful phrases to influence others and achieve your goals.

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    The Art of Public SpeakingPublic Speaking for SuccessThe Elements of Rhetoric -- How to Write and Speak Clearly and PersuasivelyThank You for Arguing
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    Master the Art of Powerful, Influential Speaking

    Transform how you show up in every conversation with proven techniques from communication experts. Learn to command attention, persuade with conviction, and leave lasting impact whether in boardrooms or daily interactions.

    10 m

    Elevate your professional stature by cultivating executive presence, commanding respect in high-stakes situations, and becoming the trusted advisor who naturally influences key decisions.

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    Magic Words

    Discover the power of language to persuade, connect, and drive action in every aspect of life and work.

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    Master Executive Presence Through Strategic Communication

    Discover the three pillars of executive presence and practical frameworks to transform how you're perceived at work. Learn proven communication strategies to develop gravitas and leadership influence within your current company.

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    Master Executive Communication for Upper Management Success

    Discover the science-backed communication strategies that separate good managers from exceptional leaders. Learn to build executive presence, create psychological safety, and influence through authentic connection rather than authority.

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