Executive Communication & Data Leadership equips professionals with critical 21st-century communication skills to influence, lead, and drive business impact. This specialization combines intentional active listening, professional business writing, and data-driven storytelling into one powerful program. Whether you're leading a team, selling ideas, or crafting reports, you'll learn how to connect deeply with stakeholders, write with clarity and purpose, and use data to tell persuasive stories. Courses integrate real-world scenarios, hands-on labs, AI tools, and cross-cultural communication strategies to reflect today’s global and digital business environment. Designed for professionals across industries—sales, HR, leadership, marketing, and business development—this program empowers learners to command attention, foster collaboration, and drive results with communication that matters. No prior experience is required. Just a desire to lead with clarity, empathy, and data.
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Executive Communication & Data Leadership Specialization
Executive Communication & Data Leadership. Build Influence, Clarity, and Business Impact Through Listening, Writing, and Data Storytelling.
Instructors: João Freitas
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What you'll learn
Listen actively to resolve conflict and build trust.
Write clearly and persuasively for professional settings.
Tell impactful stories using business data.
Enhance writing with AI tools like ChatGPT and Grammarly.
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Skills you'll gain
- Sales Strategy
- Communication
- Active Listening
- Writing
- Non-Verbal Communication
- Sales Presentation
- Marketing Communications
- Communication Strategies
- Emotional Intelligence
- Storytelling
- Business Writing
- Interpersonal Communications
- Sales
- Persuasive Communication
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Data Storytelling
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Concision
- Technical Writing
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July 2025
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Specialization - 3 course series
What you'll learn
Apply active listening techniques to enhance communication and collaboration.
Demonstrate empathy and emotional intelligence in professional interactions.
Use reflective listening to resolve conflicts effectively.
Interpret and leverage non-verbal communication cues to strengthen relationships.
Skills you'll gain
What you'll learn
Compose clear, concise, and impactful content tailored to diverse business contexts.
Evaluate reader needs to craft engaging and persuasive messages that foster loyalty.
Design structured and strategic writing to communicate with confidence, authority, and charisma.
Deliver messages with charisma, precision, and style to captivate and influence your audience.
Skills you'll gain
What you'll learn
Analyze sales and customer data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for growth.
Design engaging data visualizations that clarify complex insights and enhance understanding.
Develop storytelling frameworks to craft persuasive narratives that influence sales decisions and strategies.
Leverage data-driven insights to optimize sales performance and improve customer relationships in both B2B and B2C contexts.
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Frequently asked questions
This program is ideal for managers, analysts, marketers, HR professionals, and entrepreneurs looking to strengthen their influence and communication skills.
No prior experience is required. The courses are designed for learners of all backgrounds, with foundational content and hands-on practice.
You’ll complete realistic projects including sales data storytelling, workplace email writing, and conflict resolution role-plays to build practical workplace skills.
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