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May 2020
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How to Influence without a Hierarchy wit...

Dr. Laura Sicola
About this episode

On today’s episode of Speaking to Influence, innovator and angel investment executive director Ellen Weber shares the importance of communication when seeking to influence and engage peers. Listen in as Laura and Ellen discuss the definition of executive presence, emotional vs. data-driven pitches, and one thing you can do to advance your goals in just 24 hours.

Ellen Weber is the Executive Director of Temple University's Fox School of Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute, and an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship. She is also the Executive Director of Robin Hood Ventures (www.robinhoodventures.com), a leading angel group helping to fuel startup growth in the Philadelphia region.

Ellen has more than 25 years of experience creating strong teams and building strong leaders for emerging companies as well as Fortune 500 clients. She is very active in the Philadelphia startup community, supporting Philly Startup Leaders, Philly Tech Meetup, and the Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs.

You can connect with Ellen in the following ways:

Robin Hood Ventures Website: https://www.robinhoodventures.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elleneweber/

 

To learn more about Dr. Laura Sicola and how mastering influence can impact your success got to https://www.speakingtoinfluence.com and download the quickstart guide for mastering the three C’s of influence.

 

You can connect with Laura in the following ways:

 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola

LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWri2F_hhGQpMcD97DctJwA

Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions

Twitter: @Laura Sicola 

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vocalimpactproductions

Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions

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