# CCL Training: Lobbying with Impact, How to Prepare & Show Up Strong for Your Congressional Meetings

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Podcast: [Citizens' Climate Lobby](https://stenobird.com/podcast/citizens-climate-lobby-46507)
Published: 2026-06-12T14:42:41+00:00
Episode link: https://ccl.podbean.com/e/ccl-training-lobbying-with-impact-how-to-prepare-show-up-strong-for-your-congressional-meetings/
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## Resource

Join CCL's Sr. Director of Field Operations Elli Sparks for a training that specifically addresses how to prepare yourself for a successful meeting with a member of Congress. You will learn about CCL's methodology, research tips, available tools, lobby meeting roles and parts, the value of practice, and the power of listening. Skip ahead to the following section(s):(0:00) Intro & Agenda(1:29) Purpose of Citizen Lobbyist(5:55) Building Relationships(18:52) Lobby Team Roles(24:52) Meeting Outline Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/prepare-to-lobby Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/events/item/24/21052 Log Your Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5y8X0000005xWOQAY

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