In safety, you’re often trying to shift behavior, priorities, or decisions without the one thing people assume you need: positional authority. You may not ‘own’ the budget, the schedule, the contractor relationship, or the operational call. Yet the risk still lands with you. 

In this 3.5-hour, hands-on workshop, Dr. Megan Tranter breaks down the real mechanics of influence in high-stakes environments: how trust is built quickly, why credibility doesn’t automatically create buy-in, and how to communicate with both warmth and competence so your message lands without triggering resistance. You’ll learn how to make your message matter in their world, then translate that into clear, actionable steps. 

Expect short teaching bursts, practical tools, and practice labs using scenarios pulled from the room. You’ll work with an Influence Map, language patterns for pushback moments, and coaching-led questions that surface what’s really driving hesitation so you can secure commitment. 

You’ll leave with a repeatable approach to influence across operations, contractors, technical experts, and leadership. 

Audience takeaways 

• A practical influence framework for high-risk work (without formal authority). 
• Language and questions that increase buy-in, learning, and follow-through. 
• Tools for handling resistance while holding the line on critical controls.