Invest in From Execution to Influence

Through a fully tailored approach in collaboration with IAF-certified professional facilitator David Butter, your team will gain actionable insights, proven frameworks, and real-world expertise to drive measurable impact. Whether you’re looking to strengthen client relationships, refine origination strategies, or elevate execution, this program adapts to your firm’s unique challenges and goals—ensuring lasting success in today’s competitive landscape.

  • Maximize Relationship Capital – Learn strategies to deepen trust and expand influence with key stakeholders.
  • Custom Solutions for Your Team – Training is designed around your firm’s unique challenges and goals.
  • Strengthen Business Development – Elevate origination strategies and position your team as trusted advisors.
  • Led by a Global Expert – Gain insights from David Butter, an advisor, coach, and mentor to leaders.
  • Immediate, Real-World Impact – Apply proven frameworks that drive results from day one.
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Who Should Enroll?

This customized training can be tailored to teams of associates, senior consultants, company leaders, and experienced executive search and talent acquisition professionals.

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Teams

This program aligns teams of all sizes, from small groups of 5 to large cohorts of 70, ensuring a cohesive approach to build influence, advise clients, and develop business.

Meet the Expert Facilitator

David Butter

David Butter

Principal, David Butter Consulting

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Frequently Asked Questions

This program can be facilitated virtually via Zoom or in person. The program is offered in two formats – a half-day session (4 hours total), or a full-day session (8 hours total).

The curriculum is tailored to meet participants’ experience levels and aligned to meet your firm’s goals and business focus. Whether you are planning a leadership retreat, a learning & development workshop, or are looking for ways to invest in your team this year, this program can be formatted to fit your firm’s needs.

This training can be facilitated for a range of group sizes, from five participants up to 70.

Currently, this training is exclusively available for firms and teams. Individual enrollment is not available.

Pricing is dependent on the size of your team, the duration of the program, and format of delivery. AESC can recommend an option that is best for your firm based on your budget and number of participants.

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Contact Us

For questions and more information about the program, connect with AESC for additional details on pricing, customization options and more. Email learndev@aesc.org.