One-Day Communication Strategies Course
After 30 years in law enforcement and two decades as a hostage negotiator, I’ve learned that the true power to influence and persuade doesn’t come from authority — it comes from listening at an elite level and using that understanding to connect.
In this one-day, immersive course, you’ll discover and practically apply the communication strategies used in the most high-stakes situations imaginable then apply them to your everyday professional and personal life
Length
1 Day
Sessions
1 Session
Delivery
In Person
Why choose One-Day Communication Strategies Course with Dr Matt Todd?
By the end of the day, you won’t just understand these skills — you’ll own them. You’ll leave with practical tools you can immediately apply to enhance your confidence, manage conflict more effectively, and communicate with greater impact in every area of your life.
This isn’t theory. It’s real-world communication — grounded in decades of frontline experience, designed to make a measurable difference in how you listen, connect, lead, and influence.
Who is this course for?
Tailored for the everyday communicator and the high-stakes negotiator alike, this program equips participants with advanced listening techniques to cultivate dynamic teams and foster stronger relationships. It is designed for anyone responsible for driving outcomes through people—be that HR, sales, management, or individual personal development—offering powerful, practical tools for leading by valuing others.
How you will be coached
Drawing upon extensive experience as a hostage and crisis negotiator for 20 years, proven theory is presented grounded in practical, deployable application. You will not merely observe; you will actively participate. Close, direct coaching will be provided during dynamic exercises, facilitating a hands-on learning environment where you can immediately feel the impact of enhanced skills. This comprehensive approach ensures that real-life case studies seamlessly demonstrate how these refined techniques translate into practical, high-stakes scenarios.
What’s Included
- Immersive Learning Environment:
A full day dedicated to mastering high-level listening and negotiation skills, grounded in battle-tested theory. - Actionable Frameworks:
Leave with practical tools and techniques that you can implement immediately in any client-facing, HR, or leadership role. - Direct Access to an Expert Coach:
Receive personalized guidance and feedback from a seasoned negotiator with extensive life-at-risk experience. - Measurable Skill Development:
Participate in dynamic, coached simulations that allow you to feel and measure the skills working in real-time.
After the course:
After attending, participants will be able to:
✔ Communicate with authentic confidence and clarity in any high-pressure or ambiguous situation.
✔ Elevate your leadership presence by inspiring and engaging teams through active listening and authentic connection.
✔ Communicate with confidence in any situation.
✔ Apply elite negotiation and influence techniques in the workplace and in your private life.
Get in touch with Dr Matt Todd
Contact Dr Matt Todd to discuss your needs, ask questions, or see how a tailored One-Day Communication Strategies Course session could work for you or your team