What makes a memorable workshop?
Having facilitated hundreds of workshops,
here are the answers I hear most.
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"Subject matter related to my job"
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"Incorporated humor and laughter"
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"Encouraged my participation and group discussion"
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"Facilitator displayed knowledge & expertise"
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"I'm motivated to apply what I learned"
My facilitation style is interactive, energetic and Socratic. People retain more through
discussion & reflection, note taking & journaling and applying what they learn.
Popular Workshops for Today's Business Needs
Here are proven workshops that I tailor to your needs. I also develop custom curriculum to address your specific learning objectives. Plus I can learn and deliver content you've developed.
Half Day Sessions are 3 hours and Full Day Sessions are 6 hours.
A Manager's Role Engaging Employees
If you want greater performance from your team or department, this workshop promises to make a difference for you and the people you lead. In this interactive workshop, we'll address:
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Key drivers of engagement & motivation.
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How to create a culture that promotes accountability & trust.
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Engagement strategies for each team member
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Symbols, language and behaviors that disengage employees.
Situational Leadership
Mismanagement of underperforming employees leads to significant losses in productivity, negative morale, and the potential for nasty and expensive litigation. In this interactive workshop, we'll address:
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How to identify performance ‘issues’ versus performance ‘problems’.
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Managing issues of ‘skill’ versus ‘will’ based on Hersey & Blanchard's Situational Leadership.
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Critical steps to effectively manage unsuccessful employees and motivate top performers.
conversational Coaching
Being an effective coach is an essential leadership skill yet many leaders struggle with this vital part of their job. In this interactive workshop, we'll address:
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Building trust through interpersonal congruence.
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The four conversational questions.
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Challenges you experience when coaching others.
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Your readiness when coaching opportunities arise.
High Trust LeadershiP
Research and everyday experience have shown the importance of trust in leadership. In this interactive workshop, we'll address:
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Your leadership identity - perception vs reality.
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Critical behaviors of high trust leaders.
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How to extend trust and rebuild broken relationships.
High Trust Teams
Teams that experience high trust are more collaborative, resolve conflict effectively and simply get more done. In this interactive workshop, we'll address:
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Characteristics of high trust teams.
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Practical steps to continuously improve team performance.
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Lencioni's 5 Dysfunctions of a Team.
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The dangers of unhealthy team competition.
Leadership Styles
Having a title doesn't mean you're a leader. Being the boss doesn’t automatically earn you respect. In this interactive workshop, we'll address:
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Self-awareness of your preferred style of leadership.
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The difference between leadership and management.
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Different leadership styles and their applicability in the appropriate situations.
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Creating development plans for improving your leadership and influence.
Emotional Intelligence
You’ve known or worked with people who were really smart yet somehow their high IQ didn’t equate to success. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn:
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The 15 skills that comprise the EQi 2.0 Assessment.
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The impact of Emotional Intelligence on your effectiveness.
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How to develop and leverage your Emotional Intelligence for greater success at work and home.
EQi 2.0 Assessments are an ideal complement for participants to gain unique value and personal insights. (Click here for sample reports)
Effective Conflict Management
Effectively managing conflict is critical to leadership and team effectiveness. In this interactive workshop, we'll address:
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Your conflict management story.
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Conflict management styles and their appropriate application based on Thomas-Kilman Instrument.
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How to safely position and respond to conflict without losing your cool.
Effective Communication
Effective communication is the foundation of any successful professional. In this interactive workshop, we'll address:
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Your personal communication style.
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How to position ideas that promotes understanding.
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How to recognize and respond to the style of others.
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Becoming more effective in building relationships and dealing with others.
Enhancing Your Contribution At Work
If you’re searching for answers to career questions and seeking greater meaning from your work, it's time to Re-Engage! In this interactive workshop, we'll address:
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Your enduring career motives and values.
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5 key strategies to Re-Engage.
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Enhancing your contribution doing work you love most and do best.
ATTENTION & Priority Management
At the end of the day, do you ever ask, “What did I get done”? Take control of your day and accomplish what matters most. In this interactive workshop, we'll address:
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Your priorities based on Stephen Covey's Quad II Time Management.
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How to set up your environment for productivity and reward.
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Maintaining focus and avoiding distractions.
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How to make technology your ally, not your enemy.
Creative Problem SolvinG
Relying on yesterday’s solutions to the problems you face today can lead to failure for you, your team and your organization. In this interactive workshop, we'll address:
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Proven approaches to accurately frame problems.
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Creative methods to generate ideas – on your own and in teams.
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How to position and sell new ideas.
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A simple and effective tool to encourage team innovation.
5 Keys To Energize Work & Home
Are you at a crossroads deciding if the work you're doing is still satisfying? Maybe a set of unforeseen circumstances at home have temporarily drained your batteries. Don't despair - it’s time to employ the 5 Keys to Energize Work & Home.