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 is a talent and leadership development consultant, facilitator, and keynote speaker. He is the Founder of The Edge of Work, a talent and leadership development firm that helps organizations develop leaders fit to lead in a changing world of work.

Al works at the intersection of the future of work, talent, and leadership development. He is also the host of The Edge of Work podcast, which explores the future of work, talent, and leadership.

Previously, Al worked at organizations such as Deloitte Consulting LLP and Salesforce. He holds a bachelor's degree from Boston College and an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.