Leadership Development Speaker
The Connected Leader: Build Relationships, Elevate Presence, and Strengthen Influence
Lead with clarity. Connect with intention. Build the relationships that shape a thriving future.
Why It Matters
Leadership today requires more than technical expertise— it invites self-awareness, emotional intelligence, strong communication skills, and the ability to build authentic workplace relationships. Early-career high potentials and mid-level leaders who rise quickly are those with a keen awareness of their leadership style, who communicate with confidence, and who build trust across teams, functions, and levels.
In this presentation, Lillian explores how leadership style, communication habits, and interpersonal behaviors influence every conversation, every collaboration, and every career advancement opportunity. Leaders gain practical strategies to improve relationship-building skills, strengthen leadership presence, and lead others with greater clarity, connection, and influence.
Key Objectives
- Demonstrate emotional intelligence in leadership.
- Recognize their natural leadership style, and understand how it strengthens or strains relationship dynamics.
- Use strategic self-awareness to shift from reactive to intentional behaviors.
- Communicate with purpose and clarity to build trust and strengthen rapport.
- Engage with professional networks intentionally to expand influence, accelerate career growth, and create opportunities for shared success.
This session is ideal for organizations committed to developing emerging and mid-level leaders, enhancing team culture, and creating a pipeline of confident, connected talent.
Formats
Lillian Davenport is a Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching® certified executive coach. Working collaboratively, she tailors the presentation to align with business needs, while informing and inspiring the leaders.
All presentations are available in-person or via virtual platforms in 60-minute to one-half-day sessions.
Lillian has worked in wide-ranging organizations:
- International Professional Services Networks
- Automotive Retail
- Higher Education
- Hospitals
- Non-profit Organizations
- Construction and Engineering
- Renewable Energy Environmental Services
- Rail Transportation
- Relocation Services
- Agriculture
- Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing