ANSWER With AUTHORITY

This video features a segment from the introductory lesson of this course:

Answer With Authority – Q&A Tactics That Build Belief  

ANSWER WITH AUTHORITY is a focused set of tactics and practices drawn from my live courses on presentation and communication skills, developed through observing thousands of talks, meetings and discussions.

The ability to respond well to questions is a core communication skill — whether you’re presenting, explaining an idea, or navigating a discussion. Yet it is one of the most neglected areas of practice.

We tend to focus on what we want to say next, rather than how to listen carefully and respond in a way that shows understanding.

This is why answering questions well is one of the most valuable skills you can develop — in business, in leadership, and in your everyday relationships. These practices are designed to make your listening visible: showing others that their questions important to you, that you’re doing the work to understand them, and that you respond through consideration rather than reacting. 

This creates what I call a "world of trust": the shared sense that what you say is worth listening to, and that engaging with you is valuable.

I’ve seen this course make the crucial difference for people in many roles, from they’re leading a team and pitching ideas to handling difficult conversations with confidence.

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In ANSWER WITH AUTHORITY, you will learn:  

• How to start building a world of trust even before questions begin.

• Answer tactics for real discussions, meetings and presentations.

• A reliable approach to managing emotions under pressure.

• A simple 3-part answer formula you can use any time.

• How to respond when you don't have an answer.

• How to guide expectations and attention.

• How to leave your listeners feeling understood and respected, and that you are someone they can depend on.

This course is designed to be useful for anyone who leads conversations, teams, or projects — at work, in community settings, and in everyday life.

If you need to inspire trust in your listeners, this course shows you how.