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Speak to Influence

10 Weeks

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Cohort-based Course

Build Unshakeable Confidence, Engage Any Audience And Master the Art of Influence in Just 90 Days

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Course overview

Can you imagine, 90 days from now…

✔️Having an unshakeable sense of self-belief in your communication ability?


✔️Crafting even more persuasive messages in half the time?


✔️Being able to fully engage any audience?


✔️Delivering powerful presentations without the stress?


✔️Mastering the art of impromptu speaking?


✔️Developing greater executive presence?


✔️Writing and speaking with even greater clarity?


✔️Telling masterful stories that keep your audiences hooked?


Your ability to present yourself and your ideas is a key skill that can help open up new doors for you.


And we're going to help you get your foot in the door.

Who is this course for

01

Mid-level managers seeking to improve their communication and leadership skills

02

Sales and business development professionals looking to influence and persuade clients


03

Entrepreneurs and startup founders seeking to pitch their ideas to investors

Key outcomes

Build Unshakeable Confidence

Step into any room and own it. Our step-by-step approach will have you radiating confidence that's felt across boardrooms and stages.


Engage Any Audience

Learn how to captivate listeners from the first word, using dynamic interaction strategies that resonate with diverse groups.

Deliver Powerful and Persuasive Messages

Stop being forgettable. Learn how to deliver your message with a punch that moves people to action, every single time.

Develop Your Executive Presence

You're not just another face in the room. We'll teach you the secrets of exuding executive presence that makes people think, 'That's a leader.'

Tell Compelling Stories that Stick

Ever wonder why some stories resonate and others flop? We'll give you the storytelling toolkit that ensures your message is unforgettable.

Master the Art of Impromptu Speaking

Throw away your fear of the unexpected. We'll train you to excel in impromptu speaking, making 'off-the-cuff' look like 'meticulously planned.'

This course includes

6 interactive live sessions

Lifetime access to course materials

10 in-depth lessons

Direct access to instructor

2 projects to apply learnings

Guided feedback & reflection

Private community of peers

Course certificate upon completion

Maven Satisfaction Guarantee

This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.

Course syllabus

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  • Week 1

    Apr 6—Apr 7

    Week dates are set to instructor's time zone

    Events

    • Apr

      7

      Session 1

      Sun, Apr 7, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTC

    Modules

    • Energy - The Key to Influence

  • Week 2

    Apr 8—Apr 14

    Week dates are set to instructor's time zone

    Nothing scheduled for this week.

  • Week 3

    Apr 15—Apr 21

    Week dates are set to instructor's time zone

    Events

    • Apr

      20

      Session 2

      Sat, Apr 20, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTC

    Modules

    • Vocal Variety - Captivate Your Audience

  • Week 4

    Apr 22—Apr 28

    Week dates are set to instructor's time zone

    Nothing scheduled for this week.

  • Week 5

    Apr 29—May 5

    Week dates are set to instructor's time zone

    Events

    • May

      5

      Session 3

      Sun, May 5, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTC

  • Week 6

    May 6—May 12

    Week dates are set to instructor's time zone

    Nothing scheduled for this week.

  • Week 7

    May 13—May 19

    Week dates are set to instructor's time zone

    Events

    • May

      18

      Session 4

      Sat, May 18, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTC

  • Week 8

    May 20—May 26

    Week dates are set to instructor's time zone

    Nothing scheduled for this week.

  • Week 9

    May 27—Jun 2

    Week dates are set to instructor's time zone

    Events

    • Jun

      2

      Session 5

      Sun, Jun 2, 1:00 AM - 2:00 AM UTC

  • Week 10

    Jun 3—Jun 9

    Week dates are set to instructor's time zone

    Nothing scheduled for this week.

  • Week 11

    Jun 10—Jun 15

    Week dates are set to instructor's time zone

    Events

    • Jun

      15

      Session 6

      Sat, Jun 15, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTC

See what people are saying

        Working with Danish has helped me lean into my most authentic self in the midst of business work (board meetings, presentations and conferences). I never want to lose myself and my personality, while still being able to influence my audience and have relevant things to say. Our sessions have been very empowering and freeing.
Kiera Smalls

Kiera Smalls

Executive Director, RIDC
        Akash is one of the best professional speakers on the planet today. He is motivating, inspiring, and interactive at the same time.
Brian Tracy

Brian Tracy

International Speaker, Thought Leader, and Author of Eat That Frog
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Meet Your Transformation Coaches

Akash Karia

Akash Karia

Global keynote speaker and coach

A global keynote speaker and bestselling author, Akash is regularly sought out for his expertise by Fortune 500 companies and governments around the world. 


His writing and advice have appeared in national and international media, including The New York Times, VICE, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Fast Company.  


Through his powerful keynotes and programs, Akash helps leaders strengthen team cultures, drive innovation, and boost organizational wellbeing.  

Danish Dhamani

Danish Dhamani

Founder | TEDx Speaker | Forbes 30U30

Danish is CEO of Orai, a public speaking app that has helped over 400,000 people speak more clearly and confidently with AI feedback.


He is also a TEDx speaker with over 4.5M views, and has been featured in Forbes 30 under 30, TechCrunch, and Fast Company.


Outside of work, he travels the world, cycles in amazing places, and tries hard to meditate without losing focus. Danish’s three superpowers are - Strategy, Storytelling and Sleep!

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Danish's TEDx Talk (4.5M views):

How I Overcame My Fear of Public Speaking
Free resource

Crafting a TED Talk-worthy Idea (45-minute workshop)

​In this 45-minute workshop, we'll dive into the art of coming up with a 'TED talk-worthy' idea. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or new to public speaking, this session will help you develop ideas that are not only inspiring but also have the potential to make a lasting impact. Through interactive exercises and guided brainstorming, you'll learn how to uncover compelling topics that resonates with audiences, and refine your ideas for the TED stage. Join us and discover the power of ideas worth spreading!

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