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Influence Without Authority: The Human Skills Every Project Leader Needs
July 16, 2026 | 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
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The One Thing You Wish You Knew Sooner
July 16, 2026 • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Eastern Time
About the Session
Project leaders are often expected to drive outcomes across teams, functions, and stakeholders — without always having direct authority over the people involved. That makes influence, trust, communication, and emotional intelligence essential leadership skills.
In this 60-minute session, we'll explore the one thing that can transform the way we live and connect with others: understanding the impact we have on those around us. Whether in personal relationships, work environments, or casual encounters, the effect of our words, actions, and presence is far greater than we often realize. Through reflection, storytelling, and practical insights, this presentation will encourage you to recognize your unique influence and show you how embracing this awareness can lead to deeper connections, better decisions, and a more intentional life.
Learning Objective:
- Increase Self-Awareness of Personal Impact: Understand the profound influence your words, actions, and presence have on others in various contexts (personal, work, and casual settings), and learn how to recognize these impacts in real-time interactions.
- Enhance Communication and Relationship-Building Skills: Develop strategies for using your influence intentionally to foster deeper connections, improve communication, and create more positive and productive interactions with others.
- Apply Emotional Intelligence for Better Decision-Making: Learn how to leverage emotional intelligence to make more intentional decisions, both personally and professionally, that lead to stronger relationships and more effective leadership.
Why Attend?
- Master the "Human Element" of PM: Move beyond Gantt charts and backlogs to master the invisible force that drives project success: the quality of your influence on your team and stakeholders.
- Learn from a Proven Resilience Expert: Gain insights from Oleg Lougheed, a nationally recognized speaker featured on TED and major networks, who specializes in transforming personal adversity into professional leadership strengths.
- Shift from Reactive to Intentional: Discover how to break the cycle of "putting out fires" by developing the self-awareness needed to foster a culture of trust and proactive communication.
- A Unique Mental Reset: Take an hour to step back from technical requirements and engage in a high-impact session designed to improve your emotional intelligence and long-term career fulfillment.
Key Takeaways
- Real-Time Impact Recognition: Acquire practical techniques to identify the "ripple effect" of your communication style, allowing you to adjust your approach in high-stakes meetings or difficult team dynamics.
- Enhanced Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Develop strategies to leverage your unique presence to build deeper connections, making it easier to navigate conflict and gain buy-in for your project goals.
- A Toolkit for Intentional Living: Walk away with actionable storytelling and reflection tools that help you make better daily decisions—both in the boardroom and in your personal life.
- Professional Development Units (PDUs): Earn 1.0 PDU under the Power Skills side of the PMI Talent Triangle to maintain your certification while growing your leadership capacity.
Expert Speakers
Oleg Lougheed
Oleg Lougheed is a nationally recognized speaker and the founder of Moments Worth Remembering, who has turned some of his life's hardest moments into lessons and gifts to learn from. Inspired by John Kralik’s, "365 Thank Yous", he transformed a childhood marked by loss and separation into a mission to help others heal and see the good in every experience. Guided by gratitude, Oleg inspires audiences to forgive, connect, and appreciate the people who shape their lives. Whether through a heartfelt note, a genuine conversation, or an act of kindness, he continues to remind others that no matter how hard life gets, there’s always something to be grateful for. His work has been featured on TED, FOX, NBC, ABC, and CBS stations across the country. Learn more about Oleg at https://www.momentsworthremembering.com/ or LinkedIn.
Tickets
$0.00 PMILOC Members
$0.00 Guest
