You’ve developed a great idea for a new project, initiative or program that you know will deliver impact – how do you ensure that your voice gets heard, your project gets buy in, and your teammates and peers will support your initiative? It all comes back understanding influence and credibility, and how to gain and use it to get others to support your cause.

This keynote covers the principles of influence without authority and cultivating credibility to get others to support your ideas and initiatives. You’ll learn about how you can influence others, and get actionable tips and tactical advice that you can apply to right away to gaining the support and buy-in of your peers, leaders and colleagues for your next great project, idea, or initiative.

Al Dea Founder The Edge of Work Al is a talent and leadership development consultant. He is The Founder of The Edge of Work, a leadership development consulting firm that helps organizations develop their leaders. Al previously worked at organizations including Deloitte Consulting LLP and Salesforce, where he advised Fortune 500 companies on human capital strategies. Al received his Bachelor’s Degree from Boston College, and his Master’s in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina Chapel-Hill.