Lead With Influence

Executive Coaching to Influence and Drive Change

Harness the Power of Influence FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP

Influential leaders lead not by authority, but by inspiring action and trust.

Through Joel Garfinkle’s executive coaching, leaders learn to how to influence up, down, and across — to lead through influence, gain stakeholder support, and build alignment.

Evaluate Your Influential Ability

Are you effectively leading with influence in your organization?

Many leaders struggle to gain buy-in, inspire action, and effectively lead through influence to drive measurable impact. Take this quick assessment to evaluate how well you lead with influence.

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Are you a trusted go-to leader?

Do colleagues and executives seek your input on key decisions or turn to you for guidance on critical tasks?

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Do leaders and peers value your insights?

Are your perspectives shaping strategic decisions and guiding organizational direction?

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Do others act on your ideas?

Do your suggestions lead to real change, or do they get acknowledged but rarely implemented?

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Do you consistently gain buy-in?

Are your ideas compelling and persuasive, or do they struggle to resonate with key stakeholders?

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Do you build strong alliances?

Are you fostering collaboration across departments to create a broad base of support?

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Can you influence key decisions?

When you speak, do people listen, allow your ideas to shape outcomes?

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Do you inspire others to take action?

Are you motivating colleagues to contribute to organizational goals and drive meaningful change?

If you’re struggling in any of these areas, it’s time to strengthen your ability to lead with influence. Let’s work together to elevate your impact.

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The biggest benefit I received from your coaching was learning how to influence key decisions effectively and with ease. It also helped me foster collaboration across business units, significantly expanding my sphere of influence.

Sudip Datta – VP of Product Management

How Joel’s Executive Coaching Develops Influential Leaders

Through my structured executive coaching, leaders build the confidence and skills to lead with influence.

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Personalized Coaching

Customized coaching strategies tailored to your role, challenges, and leadership goals.

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Real-World Practice

Role-playing high-stakes conversations to sharpen persuasion, confidence, and assertiveness.

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Influence Action Plans

Enhance storytelling, credibility, and relationship-building at every level.

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Instant Feedback

Real-time coaching with actionable insights to improve communication.

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Blind Spot Awareness

Uncover hidden barriers and refine behaviors to maximize impact.

What you’ll learn and practice in coaching

Influence is core to leadership—whether inspiring commitment, gaining support, or driving change. Through coaching, I help leaders master the following skills.

Leading Through Influence

Through coaching, leaders learn to navigate complex dynamics, secure buy-in, and align stakeholders with confidence.

Mastering Persuasion

I help leaders use storytelling, emotional intelligence, and executive presence to shape opinions and inspire action.

Being Strategically Convincing

I coach leaders to present clear, evidence-backed arguments that win over decision makers.

Gaining Buy-in & Alignment

Through coaching, leaders develop stakeholder mapping, refine messaging, and build trust to drive consensus.

Influencing Without Authority

I work with leaders to guide cross-functional teams, assert influence, and drive decisions– effectively leading without authority.

Ready to Lead with Greater Influence?

Contact Joel today to start building your influence and driving real results.

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Leading a global team of 23, Joel coached me to adopt a transparent leadership style. I’ve fostered empowerment, built cross-functional relationships, and improved communication across all levels.

Francois Callait – Senior Director, Global Supply Chain

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Coaching Success Stories

Overlooked to Key Player

Lead with influence & Expand Your Leadership

Challenge

A senior leader, respected for their performance and expertise, struggled to assert their voice in key discussions, limiting their influence. As an introverted leader, they often felt overlooked and underutilized, finding it difficult to gain visibility and ensure their contributions were recognized at the executive level.

Solution

Coaching focused on helping the leader communicate clearly and decisively in high-stakes situations, craft impactful messages, and engage stakeholders more effectively. The coaching also emphasized building relationships and securing buy-in for initiatives aligned with organizational goals, helping the leader lead with influence.

Result

Within six months, the leader confidently led initiatives, strengthened relationships, and drove organizational change, becoming a key player in cross-functional collaboration and expanding their influence across the organization.

From Disconnected to Cohesive

Cultivating Trust and Collaboration

Challenge

A senior leader lacked trust and collaboration among team members, which led to silos and reduced team productivity. Their focus on tasks over relationships left colleagues feeling disconnected and undervalued. This challenge is especially common in STEM fields, where technical expertise is often prioritized over relationship-building, making collaboration more difficult.

Solution

The coaching program emphasized fostering trust through active listening and empathy, equipping the leader with the skills to lead through influence and build stronger relationships. They implemented daily outreach and weekly one-on-ones to enhance collaboration and build a more cohesive team.

Result

In just two months, the leader’s efforts began to foster a culture of trust and collaboration. Team members became more engaged, communication improved, and cross-functional projects progressed more smoothly. With a stronger executive presence, the leader inspired confidence, united the team, and broke down silos—earning recognition for building a high-performing organization. Expand your executive presence and influence.

From Resistance to Buy-In

Mastering Stakeholder Mapping

Challenge

An executive director struggled to influence key stakeholders in cross-departmental projects, a common challenge when leading without authority and needing to gain buy-in from senior decision makers. Without a clear understanding of stakeholder priorities, their proposals often faced resistance or were deprioritized.

Solution

Coaching focused on stakeholder mapping, identifying key players, understanding their goals, and tailoring communication strategies accordingly. The leader created a stakeholder map for a critical project and developed customized approaches to address each person’s priorities and concerns.

Result

Within four months, the leader successfully secured stakeholder buy-in for a major initiative. “Their ability to align diverse interests and address stakeholder needs elevated their credibility and positioned them as a strategic influencer within the organization—a challenge many new and emerging leaders face as they establish influence.”

Ready to transform your leadership influence?

These success stories prove what’s possible with coaching. Contact Joel today to start leading with influence.

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