Advisory and Leadership Skills Training in Ontario

Advisory and Leadership Skills Training in Ontario, Canada

Participants will learn how to influence decision-making, provide trusted guidance, communicate effectively, and lead others even without direct authority.

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Advisory and Leadership Skills Training is a professional training program delivered by ProgNXT in Ontario, Canada. ProgNXT, a globally recognized corporate training provider in 55+ countries, offers this Advisory and Leadership Skills Training course with hands-on, instructor-led sessions. This course is designed to help professionals develop strong advisory capabilities along with effective leadership presence....

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Designed by the ProgNXT Leadership & Behavioral Skills Expert Panel, specializing in communication, management, and workplace effectiveness

ProgNXT Leadership & Behavioral Skills Expert Panel

Course Code: HGY47
14 Hrs
Last Updated: April 2026

Course Rating5/5

This course is designed to help professionals develop strong advisory capabilities along with effective leadership presence. Participants will learn how to influence decision-making, provide trusted guidance, communicate effectively, and lead others even without direct authority.

Welcome to the official Advisory and Leadership Skills Training certification program in Ontario, Canada. This comprehensive training is designed to elevate your professional skills and provide you with practical, industry-relevant knowledge locally. As a globally recognized corporate training provider operating in 55+ countries, ProgNXT ensures that our curriculum meets the highest standards of excellence.

Whether you are looking to upskill your team or advance your personal career, our expert-led sessions will guide you through the core concepts of this domain. Upon successful completion of the 14 Hrs program, participants will receive a globally accepted certification, demonstrating their proficiency and readiness to tackle complex challenges in the field.

Experience in a leadership, advisory, or consultative role
Basic understanding of business operations and stakeholder engagement
Openness to feedback and self-reflection

By the end of the course, participants will be able to confidently advise stakeholders, lead through influence, and apply structured thinking and communication to solve business challenges.

Participants will be able to:

Build trust and credibility in advisory roles
Use structured thinking to guide client or team decisions
Communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively
Influence without authority
Demonstrate leadership presence and confidence in complex situations

Effective advisory conversations
Active listening and questioning techniques
Stakeholder mapping and engagement
Conflict resolution and feedback
Personal leadership and influence style

ProgNXT Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who complete the course and pass the evaluations.

ADVISORY FOUNDATIONS AND COMMUNICATION

Welcome and Program Introduction

Course objectives and structure
Icebreaker: “Your role as an advisor or leader”

The Role of an Advisor

Difference between advising, managing, and directing
Building trust and credibility
Advisor mindset and positioning

Understanding Client and Stakeholder Needs

Listening deeply to uncover real needs
Asking powerful questions
Stakeholder mapping and relationship strategies

Structured Thinking for Advisory Success

Clarifying problems before offering solutions
Frameworks for advisory conversations
Group practice: Using logic to guide discussions

Communication Skills for Influence

Speaking clearly and with purpose
Adapting communication style to the audience
Practicing high-stakes conversations

Day 1 Wrap-Up

Group reflection and journaling prompt: “What kind of advisor do I want to be?”

LEADERSHIP PRESENCE AND INFLUENCE

Recap and Insights from Day 1

Key takeaways discussion
Personal commitment review

Leading Through Influence

Influence without authority
Power dynamics in advisory relationships
Strategies for gaining buy-in

Conflict and Feedback in Advisory Roles

Navigating difficult conversations with confidence
Giving and receiving feedback
Case discussion: Managing resistance professionally

Developing Leadership Presence

Confidence, clarity, and credibility
Presence in meetings and virtual settings
Body language, tone, and active listening

Action Planning and Development

Identifying your advisory strengths and blind spots
Creating a personal development plan
Peer coaching and feedback

Final Assessment and Wrap-Up

Summary and knowledge check
Course feedback and certification
Closing reflection: “How will I apply what I’ve learned?”

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Participants will be evaluated based on: Daily quizzes, mock questions and query resolution. Group Discussion and Case Study Discussion.

ProgNXT Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who complete the course and pass the evaluations.

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More Upcoming Session Dates

October 2026

🌐 Online Instructor-Led

21st Oct 2026→22nd Oct 2026

📍 Ontario, Canada

26th Oct 2026→27th Oct 2026

November 2026

🌐 Online Instructor-Led

1st Nov 2026→2nd Nov 2026

📍 Ontario, Canada

4th Nov 2026→5th Nov 2026

🌐 Online Instructor-Led

22nd Nov 2026→23rd Nov 2026

📍 Ontario, Canada

27th Nov 2026→28th Nov 2026

December 2026

📍 Ontario, Canada

1st Dec 2026→2nd Dec 2026

🌐 Online Instructor-Led

10th Dec 2026→11th Dec 2026

🌐 Online Instructor-Led

27th Dec 2026→28th Dec 2026

📍 Ontario, Canada

28th Dec 2026→29th Dec 2026

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Advisory and Leadership Skills Training in Ontario