We would like to invite you to attend EGN Cross Functional Virtual Event
This event will be held on Tuesday, 11 August 2026 | 4:00PM - 5:00PM SGT|3:00PM - 4:00PM WIB | 4:00PM - 5:00PM MYT
Influence Without Authority Getting Buy-In Across Functions
In today’s complex leadership environment, the ability to influence without formal authority is a critical capability. This session explores influence as a process of mutual persuasion, collaboration, and joint problem-solving.
Participants will learn practical strategies for navigating difficult conversations with confidence, engaging constructively with differing perspectives, and using disagreement as an opportunity for learning and innovation. The session will also strengthen communication capability through contemporary influence frameworks, including the Ladder of Influence.
Drawing from decades of executive leadership, negotiation, and consulting experience, Robin Miles will share practical tools and proven approaches that leaders can immediately apply to improve collaboration, strengthen relationships, and drive results across teams and functions.
This session is designed for leaders navigating increasingly complex organizations where alignment, influence, and communication are essential for sustainable success.
By joining this session, the participants will learn:
• How to influence effectively without relying on positional authority
• Practical techniques for navigating difficult conversations with confidence
• How to engage constructively with differing perspectives and turn disagreement into innovation
• Contemporary influence frameworks, including the Ladder of Influence
• How high-performing negotiators and influential leaders achieve alignment and buy-in across teams
About the Speaker
Robin Miles is a High Performance Coach & Strategist with over 25 years of experience working with executives, teams, and organizations across the private, government, not-for-profit, and military sectors. He specializes in leadership, negotiation, collaboration, and relationship development, helping leaders drive alignment and achieve meaningful results.
A Chartered Civil Engineer and graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Robin is also an advocate for the Program on Negotiation at Harvard. Through InspireMe Consulting, he delivers high-performance coaching, training, and consulting programs for leaders and organizations globally.
Agenda
04.00 PM: EGN introduction
04.05 PM: Presentation by Lloyd
04.45 PM: Q & A session
05.00 PM: Meeting end