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Elaina Zuker is a consultant, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of 7 Secrets of Influence, now a global seminar and eLearning program. She has spoken for leading associations and Fortune 100 companies including Chase, American Express, and Merrill Lynch. With a Master’s in Organizational Psychology, she combines business savvy with academic rigor and was honored with NYU’s Alumni Achievement Award for her contributions to business and leadership.Her signature concept—Portable Power—captures why Influence is the single most essential skill for career success today.
I’m passionate about showing leaders why Influence is the one essential skill for success—what I call their true Portable Power. My mission is to provide simple but powerful tools that help people become more confident, effective, and influential in every area of their work and lives.
From Parking Ticket to Paid Contract—Proof You Never Know Where Influence Can Lead
What started as an unfair parking ticket ended with a new client. When I contested the ticket, the Director of Public Security not only reimbursed the fine but later reached out after reading my book. She hired me to train her 40-person team—a reminder that influence can turn frustrations into opportunities. Forget fighting City Hall—sometimes City Hall hires you.
I started selling door-to-door in Montreal at 18 and soon rose through New York’s top ad agencies. After earning a Master’s in Organizational Development at NYU, I built a consulting practice that won Fortune 100 clients like Chase and American Express through persistence and bold outreach. “My bestseller 7 Secrets of Influence grew into a global training and eLearning program…
From Parking Ticket to Paid Contract—Proof You Never Know Where Influence Can Lead
What started as an unfair parking ticket ended with a new client. When I contested the ticket, the Director of Public Security not only reimbursed the fine but later reached out after reading my book. She hired me to train her 40-person team—a reminder that influence can turn frustrations into opportunities. Forget fighting City Hall—sometimes City Hall hires you.
I started selling door-to-door in Montreal at 18 and soon rose through New York’s top ad agencies. After earning a Master’s in Organizational Development at NYU, I built a consulting practice that won Fortune 100 clients like Chase and American Express through persistence and bold outreach. “My bestseller 7 Secrets of Influence grew into a global training and eLearning program…