Our Services
We design customized workshops, off-sites, and coaching to fit the needs of your executive teams. Facilitators are available to join you on location, online, or in hybrid formats.
Popular offerings include:
Improvisational Leadership: This workshop uniquely intertwines the concepts of improvisation with essential leadership skills, striking a delicate balance between levity and gravity. It teaches executives to quickly adapt to new challenges and thrive in uncertainty, infusing a sense of playfulness and engagement in their approach. This dynamic method enhances adaptability and flexibility, fostering a work environment where creativity is coupled with practicality. Participants will learn how an effective improvisational leader can create an atmosphere where ideas not only flourish but are executed with a blend of seriousness and lightheartedness. The workshop emphasizes the importance of agility, imagination, and a redefined approach to challenges, cultivating leaders who are capable of navigating complex scenarios with both humor and earnestness, essential for achieving impactful results.
Rapid Bonding: Today we face an ironic reality: our hyper-connected world is brimming with contacts, yet starved for genuine connection. This vibrant session delves into the art of authentic human bonding, offering playful yet profound strategies to navigate the paradox of being linked but lonely. It's an interactive journey exploring diverse channels of connection, from non-verbal cues to emotional intelligence, tailored to transform superficial networks into circles of meaningful relationships. Whether for personal growth or enhancing professional rapport, "Rapid Bonding" is your gateway to mastering the nuanced art of meaningful connections in a fun, engaging environment. Join us to bridge the gap between mere contacts and true connections, enriching both your personal and professional life with deeper, more fulfilling relationships.
StoryCraft: This workshop delves into the art of impactful storytelling in the professional arena, recognizing that decisions are often influenced more by emotion than by facts alone. A well-crafted and delivered story can do much more than just inform; it has the power to enthrall, engage, captivate, inspire, and enroll listeners. Participants in this workshop will receive specific tools and techniques to enhance their storytelling skills. Through rapid practice sessions and direct feedback, they will have the opportunity to refine their approach and elevate their storytelling prowess, ensuring that their narratives resonate deeply and effectively with their audiences.
Power, Connection, and Presence: This workshop is tailored to amplify the personal and professional presence of executives. It delves into the nuanced interplay between power, connection, and leadership, offering strategic insights to forge stronger relationships and effectively assert influence. The session focuses on refining communication skills, balancing warmth with authority, and empathy with credibility. Participants will learn how to cultivate a presence that commands respect and fosters trust, mastering the art of being approachable yet authoritative, empathetic yet credible. This empowering workshop aims to enhance leadership effectiveness by developing a commanding yet relatable leadership style.
Next Level Networking: This workshop is designed for those looking to elevate their networking approach beyond conventional methods. Next Level Networkers distinguish themselves in three key ways: they focus on eliciting stories rather than merely gathering information; they find value in connecting over differences as well as similarities; and they excel in connecting people to each other, not just to themselves. This dynamic session not only explores these critical concepts but also equips participants with innovative tools and strategies. Attendees will leave with both enhanced networking skills and deeper, more meaningful connections with fellow participants.
Growth Mindset and Psychological Safety: This workshop is dedicated to fostering a growth mindset and ensuring psychological safety in the workplace. It provides executives with effective strategies to create an environment conducive to continuous learning, resilience, and open communication. Drawing on the influential work of Professors Carol Dweck from Stanford and Amy Edmondson from Harvard, the session offers practical tools that leaders can readily implement in their organizations. Participants will gain insights on promoting personal development and experimentation within their teams, ensuring a culture that balances the drive for growth with the need for psychological safety. This approach not only uplifts and empowers teams but also drives sustainable organizational success.
Design Thinking: This workshop immerses executives in the dynamic world of design thinking, a methodology pioneered at Stanford University's d.school. The program equips leaders with innovative problem-solving techniques centered around human-centric design principles. Through a hands-on approach, participants engage in the entire design thinking process, from empathy and ideation to prototyping and iterative testing. This workshop draws upon real-world scenarios, encouraging leaders to apply these methods to foster creativity and innovation within their teams. Attendees will learn to approach challenges with a new perspective, emphasizing user-focused solutions and continuous improvement. This transformative approach not only enhances practical design skills but also cultivates a mindset geared towards ongoing innovation and effective problem-solving, leading to breakthroughs in various organizational challenges.
The Power of Questions: This workshop is an immersive experience designed for executives to master the art of inquiry in leadership. It focuses on using questions as a strategic tool for discovery and transformative decision-making, guiding participants to craft questions that delve beyond surface information to uncover deeper insights. Through hands-on exercises, executives will refine their questioning techniques, enhancing their ability to drive meaningful dialogue, foster open communication, and create an actively engaged and curious environment. This workshop not only develops a more innovative and inclusive leadership style but also demonstrates how strategic questioning can cultivate a culture of innovation and critical thinking within teams, leading to well-considered and impactful decisions.
Improvisational Sales: This innovative workshop transforms traditional sales approaches by infusing them with the core principles of improvisation. "Improvisational Sales" is designed to teach sales professionals how to effectively partner with their audience, ensuring a collaborative and responsive selling experience. Participants will delve into the art of deep listening, a crucial skill for understanding and addressing clients' needs accurately. The workshop emphasizes the importance of making your partners look good, fostering a mutually beneficial relationship where both parties feel valued and supported. Central to this approach is the concept that 'everything is an offer' - an improvisation principle that encourages seeing every interaction as an opportunity, even those that might initially appear challenging. The course culminates in mastering the art of 'sticking the landing' - confidently closing deals in a way that leaves a lasting, positive impression. This workshop is ideal for sales professionals looking to enhance their adaptability, build stronger client relationships, and achieve sales success through innovative and empathetic techniques.
