Workshops

Build Leaders, Strengthen Teams, and Drive Results

Your team is talented. Your leaders are capable. But without the ability to influence, both internally and externally, your organization will struggle to get buy-in, align teams, and drive meaningful change.

Influence isn’t about manipulation or authority. It’s about leveraging behavioral science, communication psychology, and leadership strategy to inspire action, earn trust, and create lasting impact.

With decades of experience leading inside Fortune 500 companies (Nestlé, Microsoft, Costco) and deep expertise in behavioral science, neuroplasticity, and leadership coaching, Ellin helps teams and leaders master the science of ethical influence so they can perform at the highest level.

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Influencing Without Authority: Get Buy-In and Lead Without the Title

The ability to persuade and gain support is a non-negotiable leadership skill—especially in today’s fast-moving work environments. Based on Dr. Robert Cialdini’s Influence Principles, this workshop equips teams and leaders with the tools to communicate persuasively, navigate resistance, and ethically influence decision-makers.
  • How to craft compelling, high-impact messages that move people to action
  • The three key influence strategies every professional must master
  • Overcoming resistance: Why logic alone doesn’t convince, and what to do instead
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The Engagement Equation: How Strengths Alignment Delivers Better Team Performance

Today’s organizations are facing serious engagement challenges:
  • 69% of U.S. employees are disengaged at work—employee engagement is at its lowest level in a decade
  • 50% are considering a job change
  • Replacing just one employee can cost 50% to 200% of their annual salary
But there’s good news—teams that focus on strengths don’t just perform better, they stay longer.
  • They’re 6x more likely to be engaged at work
  • 73% less likely to experience attrition
  • See measurable gains in productivity, performance, and profitability

The Engagement Equation Workshop uses the proven CoreClarity™ framework—built on CliftonStrengths®—to help individuals understand their top five talents and how their unique combination (what we call the CoreDrill) influences motivation, communication, and performance.

This simple, powerful process increases self-awareness, reveals hidden strengths, and breaks down barriers that often limit team performance. By pairing personal discovery with team-level insight, organizations walk away with a more connected, aligned, and effective workforce.

Each workshop includes interactive modules, customized materials, and follow-up support to embed the learning. It’s not just memorable—it’s measurable.

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Building High-Performance Teams: The Science of Trust, Strengths, and Collaboration

Underperforming teams aren’t caused by a lack of talent—they’re caused by a lack of trust, clarity, and communication. This workshop helps teams unlock their full potential through evidence-based methods in trust-building, strengths-based development (CoreClarity), and neuroplasticity-backed behavior change strategies.
  • How to identify and leverage team members’ strengths for better collaboration
  • The neuroscience of trust and why it’s the foundation of high performance
  • How to create a culture of accountability and shared success
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Executive Presence and Leadership Communication: How to Speak So People Listen

Leadership isn’t just about what you know—it’s about how you communicate it. This workshop equips emerging and seasoned leaders with the presence, clarity, and messaging strategy to command attention and influence outcomes in high-stakes conversations.
  • How to speak with confidence and credibility, even in high-pressure moments
  • The psychology of leadership presence and what makes people trust and follow you
  • Simple but powerful techniques to make your ideas impossible to ignore

Ready to Elevate Your Team’s Influence and Leadership?

Let’s customize a workshop that meets your organization’s specific needs.

Whether you’re looking to develop stronger leaders, improve collaboration, or drive key initiatives forward, Ellin Sidell’s workshops deliver practical, science-backed strategies that create real impact. Equip your team with the tools to communicate persuasively, build trust, and lead with influence.

The Influence Advantage book
Unlock the Success Code to Influence Principles - Practical and Proven Examples to Ethically Persuade in Business and Life

What if you could persuade effectively and ethically—whether in business, leadership, or personal interactions—while maintaining trust and integrity?

In The Influence Advantage, six Certified Cialdini Practitioners reveal how to apply the science of persuasion through real-world strategies that create win-win outcomes. Drawing from decades of experience across multiple industries, this book bridges academic research with actionable insights, ensuring that you lead, connect, and persuade with impact.

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