Leading with Influence
Neuroscience and Motivational Interviewing for Nursing Leaders
This one-day workshop introduces nurse leaders to the science of motivation and behaviour change through the combined lenses of neuroscience and motivational interviewing.
Participants will learn practical communication strategies that strengthen trust, reduce resistance, and encourage ownership and accountability. Through interactive activities, discussion and practice-based learning, attendees will develop skills that can be applied immediately to conversations about performance, professional development, wellbeing and organisational change.
The workshop is facilitated by Jennifer Harland, an experienced healthcare leader with a Master of Science (Addiction) and graduate of the Science of Leadership Program at Harvard Medical School. Jennifer brings extensive expertise in behaviour change, leadership development, coaching and workforce engagement, translating evidence-based approaches into practical strategies for contemporary nursing leadership.
Key Learning Outcomes
Participants will learn how to:
• Understand the neuroscience of motivation and change
• Apply motivational interviewing techniques in leadership conversations
• Increase engagement and commitment to change
• Respond effectively to resistance and ambivalence
• Build psychologically safe and accountable teams
• Strengthen coaching and communication skills
• Lead with greater influence, confidence and impact
Presenter Bio
Jennifer Harland RN MSc MA CDAN FACN
Jennifer Harland is an accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience leading people, teams and organisational change across the health sector. She holds a Master of Science (Addiction) and has recently completed the Science of Leadership Program at Harvard Medical School, where she explored the latest evidence on leadership effectiveness, team performance, psychological safety and organisational culture.
Jennifer has a particular interest in the science of human behaviour, motivation and leadership. Her engaging and practical approach helps leaders translate complex evidence from neuroscience and behavioural science into everyday leadership conversations that build trust, motivation, accountability and lasting change. She is passionate about equipping nurse leaders with the skills needed to influence effectively, foster resilience and create high-performing healthcare teams.
ACN Members - $250.00
Non Members - $300.00
*This fee may be tax-deductible. Please consult your tax agent for details.
The program fee does not cover travel costs associated with attendance at the one-day workshop. For enquiries, please reach out to the Institute of Leadership team at leadership@acn.edu.au
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