This course has been designed by academics and experienced tutors at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, a specialist college of the University of London. This course equips professionals and aspiring leaders with the tools to harness their unique personal traits and communication styles for greater workplace impact. Rooted in the belief that every interaction is shaped by both who a person is and how they communicate, the course centres a learner in the process of creating more authentic connections in every conversation.
The Authentic Communicator: Building Presence and Trust
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Beginner level
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2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
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December 2025
Assessments
4 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 4 modules in this course
This first module focuses on building awareness and an understanding of yourself as a communicator. You’ll explore your style, habits and preferences, and notice how they influence the way you speak, listen and connect with others. The module introduces how mindset, vocal qualities and nonverbal cues shape confidence, presence and credibility. Through guided exercises, you’ll develop greater self-awareness and begin to identify patterns that affect the way you choose and communicate your message. The learning objectives listed below will be addressed throughout the module.
What's included
5 videos18 readings1 assignment
In this module, you’ll begin shaping a clear picture of the communicator you want to become. You’ll reflect on how you’d like to be perceived, the qualities you want to express more consistently, and the shifts in mindset, voice, body and personal presence that can help you align how you show up with your professional goals. We’ll explore how internal beliefs become visible in behaviour. Through guided, reflective exercises, you’ll translate self-awareness into practical direction — developing clarity, intention and early strategies to communicate with authenticity and confidence. The learning objectives listed below will be addressed throughout the module.
What's included
3 videos10 readings1 assignment
In this module, you’ll explore the inner patterns that influence how you communicate — the thoughts, expectations and habits that shape how you show up in real moments. You’ll learn new approaches and techniques to centre yourself, manage your energy and intentionally shape how you come across in any situation. Through readings and guided practice, you’ll learn how habits are formed, how to gently shift your thinking patterns and how to use mental rehearsal to prepare for moments that matter. These exercises help you align your inner experience with the presence you want to project — so you can communicate with clarity, energy, and authenticity in professional environments. The learning objectives listed below will be addressed throughout the module.
What's included
4 videos14 readings1 assignment
In this module, you will strengthen your versatility as a communicator by expanding your skills and strategies. You will also learn to adapt your style, tone and approach to suit different contexts and challenges so you can feel confident and communicate effectively. The learning objectives listed below will be addressed throughout the module.
What's included
5 videos14 readings1 assignment
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