Eric Fingerhut, DTM
Leadership Coach and Facilitator
Workshop: Influence and Persuasion—Maximizing Your Impact
Influence is at the heart of leadership, whether you’re guiding a team, leading a project, or inspiring change. Yet, many professionals struggle to make their voice heard or adapt their approach to different stakeholders. This workshop provides practical tools to enhance your ability to persuade and influence authentically and effectively.
Influence is not about authority—it’s about impact. This interactive session will introduce the key distinction between push and pull influencing styles and explore techniques such as inspiration, bridging, assertiveness, and persuasion. Participants will gain insights into their natural influencing style, experiment with different approaches, and learn how to flex their style to suit various contexts.
Through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, you’ll discover how to build credibility, engage stakeholders, and drive action—whether in meetings, presentations, or negotiations. By the end of the session, you’ll have a personalized strategy to enhance your influence in both professional and personal interactions.
Eric’s Bio
Eric Fingerhut, DTM is a leadership coach and facilitator with 20 years of corporate experience, specializing in influence, persuasion, and team dynamics. A passionate Toastmaster since 2019, he quickly embraced leadership roles, serving as Club President, Area Director, and Division Director. Currently a member of the District Leadership.
Committee, he remains an active member in several clubs and a dedicated mentor. With a deep understanding of corporate dynamics, Eric helps professionals develop the skills needed to climb the career ladder. He specializes in guiding promotion-ready individuals to build executive presence, expand their influence, and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
His workshops are highly interactive, equipping participants with practical tools to communicate with confidence, gain buy-in, and accelerate their career growth.