1 CPE In this course you learn why the communication skills that took you to your current position are no longer enough to move your career forward.
We examine how quickly you communicate to your audience. It’s measured in seconds, not minutes, and much of that communication takes place without using words. You’ll learn how to put that to use to your professional advantage.
You learn to see yourself how others see you in your organization and marketplace—and learn practical steps to change, enhance, or expand that perception. We discuss what causes confusion in your communication—and how to eliminate it.
We also discuss how to focus your attention on determining the target perception you want others in your organization and the larger marketplace to have of you—and how to create that perception. And finally, we tap into the power of understanding the nature of change and the role that plays in changing the perception others have of you as you position yourself for larger leadership roles in your organization and your industry.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the speed with which people form perceptions of their leaders
- Explore the five primary ways we communicate in the workplace
- Discover the most common communication gaps that undermine leadership effectiveness
- Identify the target perceptions you want others in your organization and industry to have of you
- Identify the five areas of change you must navigate in order to effectively change other people’s perceptions
Last updated/reviewed: March 20, 2024
76 Reviews (293 ratings)
Reviews
Roger Dabdab
(Senior Manager-Audit at Carnival)
Really practical course.
Extremely relevant for my current growth target.
Worth investing as much time as required to get the most out of it (pause the course and really spend the time on the exercises). If you put in enough work, you will gain a whole strategy in your work life, for the rest of your life.
Luke Olson
(Corporate Controller at Floor and Decor)
Good visuals and presentation. Interesting and engaging. I liked the honest emphasis on perception and the impact that it has on our personal and professional lives (and the fact that we can, and should, manage ourselves in a way that projects the message and perception that we are intending to convey).
Tim Flake
(Financial & Accounting Consultant at DLC Consulting)
This course is excellent! Some of the best concepts and advice on communication and the importance of communication for those in the top of their organizations. I feel very empowered to improve in certain areas of non-verbal communications. All of the advice was outstanding!
Anonymous
(CFO)
This course really helped me collect my thoughts on how others perceive me and the degree to which I have deliberate control over that process. The instructor was really engaging and did a great job - easy to follow and made it a pleasure to “tune in”.
Alison Jones
(Global Finance Operations Business Accou.. at Intuit)
I thought this course was great. It was very interactive (which was nice) and flowed well. Of course the communication of this course was key :)
Whether you have a brand issue or not, there are great insights you can learn from attending this course.
Anonymous
(Revenue Analyst)
Very well put together training material, presented using a perfect tone. There are a plenty of great examples during the curse which helped me see myself from a different perspective and identify where I want to make improvements
Anonymous
(Director of Capital Accounting)
The message delivered was great and I will use it when communicating to various personnel in my company. I will take more time to use the evaluation tools to understand how people perceive me and build my brand.
Steven Collins
(Sr. Director of Cost Management and Comp.. at Vertex Aerospace)
Easy to understand process for identifying the various steps in communication and miscommunication, and the things you can do to improve your communication and perception in relation to others around you.
Anonymous
(Head)
I highly recommend taking your time to finish the exercise on getting your colleagues' perception about you and finding your own target perceptions. And have thoughts on the results, and take actions.
Anonymous
(Card Program Administrator)
Very interesting presentation on the steps and stages of communication. The presentation gives you an awareness of why you may not be listened to and also a way to correct yourself.
Michael Johansen
(Senior Accountant at Woodard & Curran)
Gerry was a wonderful speaker. He delivered the information clearly and effectively. I learned a lot about communication today and I would highly recommend this course to anyone!
Kevin Murray
(Business Partner - Strategic Projects at The Wesson Group)
A very good course on getting your message out. Its also a great reminder that you are communicating a message to coworkers all the time. Be aware of your messages.
Anonymous
(Treasury Director)
Course speaker was great. Very direct, knowledgeable, easy to understand. Practical examples of how one can improve their communication skills in the workplace.
Anonymous
(Director)
The course is helpful and interesting. There is a lot of helpful tips that everybody can apply to it’s day to day operations and dealing with people.
Anonymous
(Controller)
The course covered the stated learning objectives, An interesting tool was provided to determine what perceptions you would like others to have of you.
Lilian Dendrinos
(consultant at DLC Group)
Thought provoking. There are lot of good information in the class. It's one of those classes where every time you take it, you learn something new.
Anonymous
(Sr Director Consolidation)
Lots of good ideas especially about perceptions and tone. Also not just how it should be done but also ways to find out how others perceive you.
Anonymous
(Accountant)
This course was very informative and provided very useful information to use in the professional world. I would recommend this course to others.
Anonymous
(Bookkeeper)
I really enjoyed this course. It was interactive and the instructor presented his ideas well. I gained some very useful tips for the future.
Anonymous
(Controller)
Tough but necessary insight for people who think that perceptions are derived only from what we say and do. It more complicated than that.
Anonymous
(Business Unit Controller )
Straight forward and well thought-out approach to improving other's perception of me. Really made me think and opened my eyes a bit.
Anonymous
(Finance & Accounting Consultant)
Excellent course and method of presentation. Very important to be aware of how we are perceived versus how we want to be perceived.
Anonymous
(Finance)
Never hurts to get a solid refresher on communicating at a more senior and crisp level. Perception pyramid was useful.
Anonymous
(Senior Accountant)
The speaker made this topic so relatable to everyday life, not just in the finance environment. A very good course.
Anonymous
(Controller)
Well delivered course with the right amount of content for the time. Gerry does a great job delivering the message.
Anonymous
(Senior Accountant)
Overall, the course was good. However, I would have appreciated a few more "real-world" examples of the material.
Ellen Carter
(Business Project Manager at Wells Fargo Bank, NA)
Very informative course. Surprising how little importance WORDS actually play in successful communication.
Anonymous
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interesting course about communication, not sure I agree with all sections but interesting to think about
Anonymous
(Controller)
This was well done gary sandusky, the questions weren't too hard and weren't too easy....................
Jeremy Sallie
(Accountant II at McKesson)
Interesting slide deck. I had no idea that the average attention span was only 7 seconds, that is crazy!
Anonymous
(Senior Accountant)
Good material handouts. Presentation was not boring and kept your interest. Excellent points presented.
julien MAES
(Finacial manager at Osf Digital)
interesting course, probably hard to execute because I feel it's hard to change a part of what we are.
Gina Alexander
(CFO at Non-hospital based healthcare company)
Excellent points on communication. I particularly liked identifying my core 4 perceptions/attributes.
Anonymous
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Overall this was good... it's good to have non-cpas teach this course every now and then.............
Anonymous
(Controller)
Speaker very insightful. Helped me understand my fault of using too many words in my communications.
Anonymous
(Manager)
This course provides useful and practical methods to build a plan to improve communication success.
Anonymous
(Sr. Accountant)
The course is very good. Professionally sounding and lots of exercises to engage with the material.
Anonymous
(CFO)
Great course which brings to light relevant concepts about communication and executive presence
Anonymous
(Chief Experience Officer)
Liked how I can improve my brand image by using new tools. Great course and would recommend
Anonymous
(CPA)
This was an excellent course, well prepared and well delivered. Insightful and empowering.
Federico Arditti
(Regional Controller at VFC)
Some things explained are common sence. I found the theory a little bit complicated.
Anonymous
(Sr. Accountant)
Interesting and thought-provoking course with an engaging and effective instructor.
Anonymous
(Associate Holdings Finance Manager )
Core 4 - good way to get at the key perceptions you want others to have of you
Anonymous
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a good lesson on communicating. wish there were more tips on how to communicate
Scott Anderton
(CFO at HCA)
Obtained a few good takeaways. Did seem a little slow in covering each point.
Anonymous
(Sr. Manager, Fixed Assets)
Great speaker. Very engaging. A good presentation. I would recommend.
Terri Salazar-Rodriguez
(None at None)
Perception Pyramid excellent and 3 questions to ask self very helpful.
Michael Muchortow
(CPA at Muchortow & Associates)
Good practical content delivered in a manner that kept my attention.
Ralph Czarnecki
(Director - A/P at Charter Communications)
This course is helpful with everyday issues both at work and home.
Anonymous
(Senior Accountant)
It was a good course. Gerry was easy to listen to and informative.
Anonymous
()
This course was well structured and
presented by Mr. Sandusky.
Kevin Moschella
(Sr. Director, FP&A at Evidera)
Gerry is a great communicator and kept me engaged the whole time.
Anonymous
(Senior Accountant)
CORE4 branding process very good & helpful. New and useful info.
Debra Lindquist
(controller at SafeRide Health)
Very useful topic. Presenter was engaging and easy to listen to.
Anonymous
(Owner)
Very enjoyable and learned a lot about communicating in general.
Amaris Pena
(Manager M&A at Iron Mountain)
Clear and concise presentation with valuable discussion points.
Murch Ewings
(- at -)
Cool personality for this class. I will revisit this material.
TERRY TOCKSTEIN
(AP SPECIALIST at charter Communications)
Program materials were great and the instructor was terrific!
Steve Moses
(Sr Director of Accounting and Finance at Freedom Truck Finance)
Great concepts presented in an easily understandable way.
Lorelle Fritsch
(Sr. Manager, Finance at World Kinect Energy Services)
I would ask for a more defined action plan from this course.
Lawrence Hirsch
(Controller at Builders design)
The core4 discussion is illuminating. Highly recommended!
Nitin Khanna
(Associate Director at CNM LLP)
very helpful and practical tips on improving communication
Roanna Alahakkone
(accountant at ABC)
Presented cohesively with easy to understand diagrams
Anonymous
(Director - Billing Data Integrity)
This class was very informative. Highly recommended.
Anonymous
(Sr. Finance Manager)
Very clear explanation on steps to build perception.
Monique Simpson
(Director, Financial Reporting at ALR Life Reinsurance Ltd.)
Interesting course. Good points. Good presentation.
Anonymous
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The course was very well presented and informative.
Hank Mishima
(VP - Risk Manager at US Bank)
Excellent ideas and ways to improve communication
Anonymous
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Very helpful course with very good examples.
Matt Osmundsen
(Category Finance Director at Energizer Holdings, Inc.)
Great course! Very informative and helpful.
Anonymous
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good tips to see ourselves as others see us
Cheryl Honeycutt
(Controller at MillerWeisbrod LLP)
Very helpful information
Anonymous
(Budget & Accounting Manager)
communication gaps
XUDONG HOOTEN
(Accountant at Sunset Accounting Solutions)
Brainstorming
Anonymous
()
good course
Haley Gismondi
(CPA - Fund Accounting at Technology Crossover Ventures)
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Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Intermediate
No Advanced Preparation or Prerequisites are needed for this course.
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