Patrick van der Burght
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Patrick van der Burght

Cialdini Certified Trainer - Teaching Ethical Persuasion to Hear YES More Often

Patrick van der Burght

Cialdini Certified Trainer - Teaching Ethical Persuasion to Hear YES More Often

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Cialdini Certified Trainer & Coach
Business Partner of Dr. Robert Cialdini
Author of 'How to Hear YES More Often'
Founding Member of the Cialdini Institute

About Patrick van der Burght

Cialdini Certified Trainer - Teaching Ethical Persuasion to Hear YES More Often

I am Patrick van der Burght and I've been teaching the science of persuasion since the year 2000. I'm a business partner of Dr. Robert Cialdini, the renowned author of INFLUENCE which sold 7 million copies in 48 languages and is considered the best business book of all time.

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Actionable, Science-Backed Content

I bring research-based persuasion insights translated into clear, practical steps your listeners can apply immediately in their next email, meeting, or sales call.

High-Value, Evergreen Episodes

I bring timeless influence principles that stay relevant, giving your show episodes that continue to attract downloads and shares long after release.

Engaging Stories & Case Studies

I bring real-world examples and easy-to-understand research that keep listeners engaged while clearly illustrating how ethical persuasion works.

Ethical, Trust-Building Perspective

I bring a strong focus on ethical influence, helping your show stand out as a trusted source on persuasion rather than manipulative tactics.

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The Science of Hearing YES More Often

Give listeners a clear, research-backed roadmap to becoming more persuasive in everyday business and life.

Why persuasion is now a top-ranked business skill globally The core principles behind ethical influence and decision-making Common persuasion mistakes that quietly kill opportunities Simple adjustments that immediately increase the chance of a YES

Ethical Persuasion in Sales, Marketing & Customer Conversations

Equip your audience with communication tools that improve conversions while strengthening trust.

How to use influence principles in sales without pressure tactics Designing marketing messages that align with human decision shortcuts Using social influence in customer service to defuse resistance Practical scripts and phrasing tweaks listeners can test this week

Influence for Leaders, HR and Culture Builders

Show how influence science improves leadership, hiring, and internal communication.

Why persuasion skills matter in HR, leadership, and team communication Reducing uncertainty when leading change or new initiatives Influencing behaviour and culture without authority or pressure Case studies of ethical influence inside organisations

Live Persuasion Makeovers: Fixing Listener Messages On-Air

Deliver an interactive episode where listeners hear real-time persuasion improvements.

Breaking down a typical sales or pitch script Spotting missed influence opportunities in everyday language Rebuilding messages using ethical persuasion principles Creating a simple checklist listeners can reuse after the episode

What You'll Get From This Interview

Audience Takeaways

Listeners leave with a clear understanding of ethical persuasion, why it matters now, and specific language and framing techniques they can apply immediately in business and personal conversations.

Hot Topics

• How ethical persuasion science helps listeners hear YES more often in sales, leadership, and everyday conversations.
• Real-world case studies that show what actually changes minds without manipulation or pressure.
• Why persuasion is now a top-ranked business skill and how your audience can quickly build it.

Why Trust Me

Business partner of Dr. Robert Cialdini, author of INFLUENCE.
Founding Member and representative of the Cialdini Institute.
Teaching ethical persuasion since 2000 to business professionals.

The Ideal Show

Podcasts focused on business growth, sales, marketing, leadership, communication skills, behavioural science, and any show where listeners need to influence decisions ethically and effectively.

Recent Podcast Appearances

#82 The Science of Persuasion & Insights from Behavioural Science w/ Patrick van der Burght

The Rural Sales Show • Mar 11, 2025

Discover the science-backed methods to influence decisions ethically

The Online Prosperity Show • Jan 21, 2025

Key Achievements

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Over two decades teaching the science of ethical persuasion to professionals.

Business partner of Dr. Robert Cialdini, author of the bestselling book INFLUENCE.

Founding Member of the Cialdini Institute and Cialdini Certified Trainer and Coach.

Author of the book 'How to Hear YES More Often'.

Professional Experience

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Cialdini Certified Trainer and Coach

Cialdini Institute

Since 2000

I teach ethical persuasion and decision-making science to professionals across industries, focusing on practical communication strategies that increase the likelihood of hearing YES.

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What Patrick van der Burght Can Speak About:

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