Convince your boss template

Subject: Request for Professional Development Funding

Hi [Manager’s Name],

I’d like to request support to join BRAVE ON STAGE, a six-week live accelerator designed to help professionals strengthen their communication skills, build confidence, and develop a clear, engaging presentation style.

You can view the full programme details here: BRAVE ON STAGE

While the programme focuses on public speaking, the skills directly align with my role and our wider team goals:

• Stronger communication: I’ll be able to present ideas with greater clarity and confidence in meetings, collaborations, and client settings.

• Increased visibility: I’ll develop a talk that positions me to represent our team and company externally at conferences, panels, and internal knowledge-sharing events.

• Long-term value: The programme offers practical frameworks, personal feedback, and reusable tools I can continue applying in my day-to-day work and share with the wider team.

• Leadership development: Confidence, clarity, and communication are core leadership skills, and this programme will help me strengthen all three.

Programme details:

• Runs over six weeks, with live 90-minute sessions on Monday evenings (6:30–8:00 PM GMT)

• Includes live coaching, structured exercises, peer feedback, and a final showcase in London

• Investment: £900, with the option to pay in three monthly instalments of £300

I believe this represents strong value for both my professional growth and the additional impact I’ll bring to the team.

Please let me know if you’d like me to share further information about the programme.

Best,
[Your Name]