Influence Unleashed
Unlock the persuasion strategies trusted by Fortune 500 leaders to win clients faster, secure buy-in, and grow revenue now.



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Clients stall. Deals die. Revenue slips away.
When the economy tightens, clients delay with “not now” or “let me think about it.”
Hesitation drains revenue and erodes confidence. Deals drag out, momentum dies, and money slips off the table.
If you can’t move people to “yes,” your pipeline stalls, deals disappear, and growth starves. You don’t have to accept that as the new normal.
At this 2-day event, you’ll master the science of turning hesitation into action—so you protect revenue, close faster, and win even in volatile markets.

Turn hesitation into yes.
Apply proven persuasion strategies to thrive in today’s economy.
This 2-day live event gives you timeless persuasion principles—updated for today’s challenges—so you win more yeses, move people faster, and grow your business in 2026.
You'll learn:-
Refresh your command of Cialdini’s 7 Persuasion Principles—why they’ve endured for decades and why they’re more urgent now.
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Apply persuasion in uncertain markets—turning stalled deals into confident yeses.
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Move faster from sales to leadership—closing more opportunities with less resistance.
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Cut through the noise of AI and automation—so your message gets heard and acted on.
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Use practical tools to stop losing deals you should already be winning

What Renowned Leaders Say

Warren Buffett

“‘Influence’ is one of the best business books of all time.”

Gwyneth Paltrow

“This ‘Influence’ is a classic: it delves into how and why influence works and the specific dynamics at play when leading a company.”

Alex Hormozi

“Influence’ is a must-read for entrepreneurship, sales, and marketing.”

Tobias Lutke

“‘Influence’ is a book that made me a billionaire.”

Russel Brunson

"I've been a fan of Dr. Cialdini for 2 decades! His work has had an insane impact on my business and life - thank you!"

Tamsin Henderson

“I recommend inhaling anything you can get your hands on by Robert Cialdini — books, podcasts, videos. He is the undisputed master of all things persuasion.”

Guy Kawasaki
Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist

“Cialdini is the ‘Godfather of Influence.’ His book is the guiding light for how I conduct business – and in many ways how I live my life.”

Richard Thaler

“If the President had to have one advisor with him at all times, my nomination would be Bob Cialdini, the world’s most practical social psychologist, and the master of ‘Influence’.”

Rory Sutherland

“His work in codifying human behavior, has been priceless.”
Who This Program Is For
If you need more people saying yes, this 2-day event was built for you—especially for:
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Executives and business leaders who must win buy-in for high-stakes strategies and hiring decisions.
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Entrepreneurs determined to accelerate growth and stand out in crowded markets.
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Consultants & agency owners ready to land premium clients, shorten sales cycles, and close with confidence.
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Sales & marketing professionals tasked with driving conversions, pipeline, and measurable revenue growth.
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People managers & HR leaders who want to move beyond micromanagement by learning how to influence teams into lasting change and decisive action.
At this event, you’ll learn how to:
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Turn hesitation into action so stalled deals don’t bleed away your pipeline.
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Unlock growth and differentiate in hyper-competitive markets.
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Attract higher-value clients and close them faster.
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Drive conversions and revenue with behavioral science you can apply immediately.
This program is NOT for you if you’re chasing gimmicks or manipulative tricks. This event is for leaders who want ethical persuasion grounded in science and proven results.

2-Day Event Schedule
Day 1
- Opening Ceremony
Kick off the event with Dr. Robert Cialdini, the world’s foremost authority on influence, as he sets the stage for two days that will change how you win clients, close deals, and lead teams.
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Deep Dive Into the Application of the 7 Universal Principles of Persuasion
- Ethics: Balance efficiency, effectiveness, and ethics while rediscovering Dr. Cialdini’s persuasion principles and research.
- Reciprocity: Ethically trigger the “give back” instinct in clients and colleagues so they feel compelled to say yes after you’ve given value first.
- Commitment & Consistency: Secure small agreements that naturally snowball into larger contracts, loyalty, and long-term buy-in.
- Social Proof: Harness testimonials, case studies, and real-time examples to turn hesitation into confidence..
- Authority: Position expertise so people listen and act.
- Liking: Build instant rapport with practical methods that make people want to work with you.
- Scarcity: Create urgency by framing your offers as limited, so clients act now instead of stalling.
- Unity: Position your product or service as part of your client’s identity, turning one-time buyers into advocates.
- Application Workshop
Build Your Influence Plan Move from theory to practice. In this interactive workshop, you’ll work individually and in small groups to design a personalized Influence Plan to unleash your potential and tackle your toughest real-world challenges.
- Day 1 Closing Session
Recap the 7 principles with case studies showing how companies apply them today to grow sales, influence teams, and accelerate decisions.
- Evening Reception
Unwind and connect with fellow attendees, speakers, and Cialdini-certified experts. Forge relationships that extend beyond the event.
Day 2
- Keynote: Joe Polish — Persuasive Marketing in a Sea of Uncertainty
Joe Polish, founder of Genius Network®, reveals how to cut through noise, win trust, and deploy ethical persuasion to drive growth even in volatile markets. - YouSeat™ Breakout Sessions
You've heard of a Hotseat but what is this really implying? You're under pressure or in an uncomfortable position. At Influence Unleashed, we don't believe insight or innovation comes from negative pressure but more from a positive environment with advice from the collective. That's why we've created the YouSeat.™
A seat that is all about you and helping you unleash your true potential and leave with actionable strategies to break the chains holding you back. - Closing Keynote: Influence in the the Age of AI and a Digital World
Dr. Cialdini delivers a forward-looking talk on how persuasion is evolving in an era of automation, algorithms, and economic volatility. You’ll learn how to:"- Use influence principles to stand out when AI makes everything feel commoditized
- Keep clients and teams engaged when uncertainty makes them stall
- Protect and grow revenue in a world where trust is harder to earn — and easier to lose
What Past Attendees Say
Meet Your Instructors

Dr. Robert Cialdini has spent his career uncovering the science of why people say yes. His landmark books, Influence and Pre-Suasion, have sold more than 10 million copies in 48 languages and are recognized as the definitive works on persuasion and behavioral science.
His research has shaped Fortune 500 companies and trained thousands of employees at Apple, Google, Microsoft, and beyond. Global leaders like Warren Buffett, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos cite Influence as one of the most important business books ever written.
Now, Dr. Cialdini and his hand-picked team of Cialdini Method Certified Trainers (CMCTs) are making his proven principles actionable for today’s leaders and entrepreneurs—so you can win trust faster, drive decisions, and grow your impact in an economy where hesitation is the default.

Joe Polish is one of the world’s most sought-after marketers and the founder of Genius Network® and GeniusX®, two of the highest-level entrepreneur masterminds. He began by turning a struggling carpet-cleaning business into a million-dollar company, then created Piranha Marketing, which helped thousands of small business owners transform their growth.
Today, Joe has advised national brands and top entrepreneurs, generating hundreds of millions in client revenue. He hosts the podcasts I Love Marketing, 10XTalk, and Genius Network Interviews, and is the author of What’s In It For Them?
Beyond business, he founded Genius Recovery and Artists For Addicts to reframe how the world views and treats addiction.

Dr. Gregory Neidert is the Director of Training, Consulting, and Certification for INFLUENCE AT WORK, the organization he co-founded with Dr. Robert Cialdini and Bobette Gorden. With more than 35 years of teaching and research in the science of social influence, Dr. Neidert is recognized for bridging rigorous behavioral science with real-world business application.
He is the creator of the Core Motives Model of Social Influence, a framework that shows individuals and organizations how and when to employ Cialdini’s Principles of Influence for maximum impact. His applied research and training have helped Fortune 50 companies, government agencies, and private organizations solve large-scale social and organizational challenges through ethical persuasion.

Dr. Christopher Phelps is a dentist, Amazon bestselling author, entrepreneur, and the CEO of the Cialdini Institute. Based in Charlotte, NC, he has built and scaled multiple successful practices, growing revenue tenfold in just seven years and achieving consecutive $1 million growth years by optimizing operations.
To solve his own marketing challenges, Dr. Phelps developed the Call Tracker ROI and Golden Goose Scheduling systems, which increased new patient flow from 60 to over 300 per month while cutting marketing costs by 74%.
As a Cialdini Method Certified Trainer (CMCT) and now CEO of the Institute, Dr. Phelps equips leaders, entrepreneurs, and dental professionals with the science of ethical influence and persuasion to accelerate growth, increase conversions, and solve real business challenges.
What Past Attendees Say
Why attend now?
As AI reshapes sales, marketing, and leadership, mastering the Principles of Influence is no longer optional — it’s the difference between leading the market and being left behind.
Known worldwide as the Godfather of Influence, Dr. Robert Cialdini’s research has guided Fortune 500 companies, global leaders, and entrepreneurs for decades. Today, these principles are the proven tools to cut through automation, win trust in uncertain times, and move people to act.
If you want to protect revenue, gain buy-in, and close the gaps AI can’t, this is the moment to act.

Which Option Is Right for You?
VIP
$ 5997
- 2 full days admission
- Day 1: Deep dive into Dr. Cialdini’s 7 Universal Principles of Persuasion + hands-on Application Workshop to build your personalized Influence Plan.
- Day 2: Experience Joe Polish’s keynote, interactive YouSeat™ breakout sessions, and Dr. Cialdini’s closing talk on Influence in the Age of AI.
- Photo with Dr. Cialdini + group photo + time to connect with him personally
- Signed copy of Influence by Dr. Cialdini
- VIP Breakfasts (both days)
- Event recordings included
- Bonus: Access to the Online Course Persuasion Power for Business Success (2.5 hour video course)
Non-VIP
$ 4997
- 2 full days admission
- Day 1: Deep dive into Dr. Cialdini’s 7 Universal Principles of Persuasion + hands-on Application Workshop to build your personalized Influence Plan.
- Day 2: Experience Joe Polish’s keynote, interactive YouSeat™ breakout sessions, and Dr. Cialdini’s closing talk on Influence in the Age of AI.
- Event recordings included
- Bonus: Access to the Online Course Persuasion Power for Business Success (2.5 hour video course)
Online Only
$ 2997
- 2 days of livestream access
- Event recordings included
- Bonus: Access to the Online Course Persuasion Power for Business Success (2.5 hour video course)
What Past Attendees Say
FAQ
You’ll learn how to apply Dr. Robert Cialdini’s 7 Principles of Influence in real-world business situations. From closing more deals and winning client trust to leading teams and driving change, you’ll walk away with a practical playbook of strategies that are backed by decades of scientific research and proven to work in any industry.
The event will be held on 5 and 6 december 2025.
This program is designed for leaders, entrepreneurs, sales professionals, marketers, consultants, and executives who need to win buy-in, close opportunities faster, and move people to action ethically and effectively. If your success depends on influencing others, this event is for you.
Only 75 seats are available.
Yes. All attendees (in-person and online) will receive access to recordings of the sessions so you can revisit key lessons anytime.
Yes, as long as seats remain available. Simply contact our team, and we’ll apply your online ticket investment toward an in-person ticket.
To get the full benefit, we strongly recommend attending both days. However, if you can only make one day live, you’ll still receive recordings of the full event so you don’t miss any content.
Most conferences overwhelm you with endless sessions and generic advice. This event is laser-focused on one thing: Influence. You’ll learn directly from the world’s leading authority, Dr. Robert Cialdini, and a handpicked team of experts. Every session is built to give you actionable tools you can apply immediately — no fluff, just proven science that drives results.

👇 Don’t miss your chance to master the Principles of Influence at a time when they’ve never been more essential
AI, uncertainty, and constant change are rewriting the rules of sales, marketing, and leadership. That’s why mastering persuasion isn’t optional for you — it’s essential. You’ll learn how to protect your revenue, win buy-in, and drive action. And you’ll walk away with tools you can apply immediately to close hesitant clients, align your teams, and accelerate your growth.