The ability to effectively influence and persuade lies at the heart of our personal and professional lives. The capacity to persuade is the key to effective leadership; whether the goal is to convince one person in a face-to-face encounter, influence a group in a meeting, sway an entire organization, or win over the broader community. This program is based on proven principles and techniques of effective persuasion derived from the psychology of human behavior. The powerful tools acquired on this program work in written communications and public speaking. They also work in one-on-one and small group interactions where most persuasion takes place. Media influence on teenagers can be deliberate – for example, advertising is often directed …show more content…
POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES Parental Influences on the Career Choices & Decision-Making of Adolescents Benitez(2017). The teen years can be an exciting time as a teen looks ahead to future career choices. The amount of time parents spend with a teen, the career choices of the parents and family environment all have an influence on career choices. Parental impact can be both positive and negative in nature. You as parents have the ability to encourage your child towards a particular path, or send them running in a complete opposite direction. EXPOSURE TO DESIRED FIELDS A teenager should feel comfortable talking to her parents about anything, including her aspirations for the future. A child may want to follow in her parents' footsteps, or may want to go in a completely different direction. By having an open relationship with parents, a teen can be exposed to various career options, says KidsHealth. Parents can introduce a teen to friends, business colleagues or other associates that have followed the career path their teen wants to explore. Encourage to communicate her desires to her parents so that they may help her start to develop a network for the