The Influence Advantage
In today’s workplace, talent isn’t enough — influence is the true differentiator. The Influence Advantage helps emerging professionals master the art and science of being heard, trusted, and respected — even before they have the title.
Each episode delivers practical strategies from psychology, communication, and negotiation that help you:
Lead with confidence and credibility - whatever your job title or role is
Win support for your ideas and career goals
Navigate tough conversations, negotiations and high-stakes decisions
Build lasting authority through trust and persuasion
Hosted by Clive Hook, who has decades of experience in more than 30 countries around the world, advising, consulting, and teaching in various companies, corporations, cultures, and contexts, this show turns real-world interactions into leadership moments.
If you’re ready to elevate your professional presence, influence outcomes, and accelerate your career, you’re in the right place.
The Influence Advantage
An Introduction To The Conversation Control Map
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This is a live coaching conversation with Nick (who works in vehicle insurance and does most of his work by telephone). I introduce him to the Conversation Control Map and the two fundamentally different behaviour types to help him learn how to be more effective in conversations, meetings and negotiations at work.
After the conversation, I sent him two ThinkSpots which illustrate the map and how to use it in real-life situations. If you'd like a copy too, let me know by emailing clive.hook@clearworth.com with the subject line Conversation Control
I'm looking for people with a brain to catch who would like to be better influencers and negotiators. I'll coach you in a 30-minute session that will become another podcast. Your anonymity is guaranteed, and I know you'll learn something really useful.
Clive Hook