Influence Without Authority

Part of Accelerate Your Career

Hosted by Al Dea

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

7:00 PM UTC (45 minutes)

Virtual (Zoom)

Free to join

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What you'll learn

Map the Room Before You Speak

Learn how to identify what stakeholders really care about before you make an ask

Earn Trust Before You Need It

Discover how to trust and credibility with stakeholders long before a high-stakes moment requires it

Turn Compliance Into Advocacy

Unlock the practices that turn a one-time yes into someone who champions you and your ideas when you're not in the room

Why this topic matters

Your title doesn't build your influence, your relationships do. The people who move ideas forward, get resourced, and get invited into the next opportunity aren't always the most senior person in the room. They're the ones who've mapped the room, built trust before they need to use it, and turned allies into advocates. This session breaks down how.

You'll learn from

Al Dea

Al Dea is an instructor, keynote speaker, and advisor. He's the Founder of The Edge of Work, an advisory firm that helps leaders navigate a changing world of work.

Al has taught, coached, and advised thousands of leaders on how to build influence, lead through change, and galvanize others in complex, uncertain environments. As an instructor, he brings both research and real client work into the room, helping leaders move from theory to practice they can use the next day.

Al previously worked at Salesforce and Deloitte Consulting, where he helped dozens of organizations navigate digital transformation. His insights on leadership have been featured in outlets like Fast Company, Business Insider, Inc., and the World Economic Forum.

Previously at

Salesforce
Deloitte
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