Flexible Registration Options (with one or all three);
- Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement Eligible: WASC-accredited courses with transcripts, grades, and degree-bearing units.
- Standalone or Degree Path: Register for standalone courses or as part of a graduate or undergraduate degree.
- Renew Certifications: Courses are transferrable for professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PE, CSCP, CPA) and provide CEUs, PDUs, and other professional credits.
Charisma & Context
From Mastering Interpersonal Dynamics, HI-Way Leadership Series
Leverage Your Surroundings, Personal Brand, and Presence
82% of people trust a leader more when they display confidence and authenticity.
Personal branding can increase professional opportunities by up to 50%.
Are you making the most of your personal brand and presence to enhance leadership influence? What if you could strengthen both your charisma and contextual awareness to build trust, credibility, and impact? Join us for this interactive short course!
True leadership influence comes from mastering both charisma and context. Charisma reflects the magnetic attraction and appeal leaders project, while context captures the environment and factors that shape interactions. Together, they create a research-based commanding presence that inspires trust, strengthens personal branding, and aligns power with purpose.
Course Topics Include:
Leverage Charisma and Power Types:
- Identify and apply various power types to effectively lead across diverse situations.
- Cultivate an authentic, magnetic presence that drives engagement and credibility.
Understand and Optimize Context:
- Recognize the influence of situational dynamics on leadership decisions and relationships.
- Use contextual awareness to align personal branding with organizational goals.
Strengthen Negotiation and Motivation:
- Utilize emotional intelligence to drive motivation and navigate negotiations with confidence.
- Build strategies to connect authentically and foster lasting relationships.
Eligible for Tuition Assistance and Deferment at many organizations.
Course Details
Dates & Times:
(All times below are in Pacific)
Day 1: Thursday, November 20,
8:00 am—6:00 pm
Day 2: Friday, November 21,
8:00 am—4:00 pm
Instructor:
Vu H. Pham, PhD
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In-person, Kaiser Permanente – San Diego
8954 Rio San Diego Drive
Conference Room: Rio 1st Floor, Conf A/B
Course Number:
MGT 895
Tuition:
$2,400/person ($2,200 Partner and Government/Non-Profit Rate)
Agenda
(All times below are in Pacific)
Day 1, Thursday, November 20, 2025
Check-in and Networking: 8:00 am—9:00 am PT
Content: 9:00 am—6:00 pm PT
Day 2, Friday, November 21, 2025
Check-in and Networking: 8:00 am—9:00 am PT
Content: 9:00 am—4:00 pm PT