Enabling leaders & teams to flourish, grow & prosper

"I loved how Sharon brought in all the support (books, studies) to drive the message, but then put it into simple, easy to understand terms. I also enjoyed the interactive portion and direction on what we could do to implement change immediately. Often, speakers share great information, but not how to put it into action.  I think her messages work across all audiences." 

                   Doug Baarman, Senior Vice President, ConferenceDirect

 "Sharon is a leader who inspires passion and motivation in her teams. She is someone who can clearly define a vision and the path to realizing it. Sharon always ensured that her team had support needed and the tools to achieve their goals. Her calm demeanor shows strength and empathy. She was a joy to work with and our team was left in a better place because of her."  

                                  Harry Sladich, Former EVP Red Lion Hotels Corp

Discover your “intent” versus your “impact” with this behavior styles enlightening program. When you are frustrated with others, it might just be because their communication preferences and needs are different from yours.  So, you see them as “difficult” rather than “different.” 

Individual, team and organizational success is dependent on the ability of people to work together in trusted and respectful relationships. Not so easy, until you create awareness and skills needed to recognize and work effectively with diverse behavior and recognize and leverage the strengths of all.   

Outcomes:

• Learn how you are different in your preferences from others in four key areas: Decision making, environment, social settings and quality orientation
• Take away strategies for connecting more effectively with those different from yourself

Our success in business and life can be incredibly impacted by our ability to manage change  Change happens constantly, sometimes initiated by us and sometimes it just comes at us!  This program focuses on how to manage through change and the accompanying stages of transition for the purpose of ensuring a positive and productive outcome – to be better than we were before the change. We cover a bit on brain science relative to change, the transition model, strategies for dealing with losses and moving toward a newly defined future.

Outcomes: 

• Discover brain science around change
• Understand the difference between change and transition
• Learn the three phases of transitions guiding people through the change process
• Discover strategies for more effectively managing through and adopting change

Based upon the book researched and authored by founders of The ffectiveness Institute, this model is timeless and based upon research and application from The Boeing Company, Loews Corporation, Michigan State University, Cornell University’s Hotel School and alumni, Bank of Hawaii, HR Spinner, the NCAA, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Learn the six characteristics of successful teams that must be in place to drive progress in business, associations and education and produce great results.  We dive into each of the six characteristics as you reflect on how these work within your team, and what you can do to elevate the performance of your team and how you can use the model as a team leader. 

Outcomes: 

• Learn the six key elements that must be in place within a team to achieve highest levels of performance
• Understand the difference between trust and respect
• Review the relationship between expectations and accountability  
• Apply the six characteristics to your team

New communication channels are constantly evolving.  So we are continually asking ourselves, "Which platform do we use? What is everyone else doing? What is the best way to manage our reputation and reach the right audience?" The first step is to start with the message, and craft communication that is meaningful, relevant and compelling to your intended audience.  Understanding how to create relevant messaging is perhaps more important than how you will communicate that message. We explore options and opportunities to remain relevant and stand out in a world that is overloaded with information and communication.  

Outcomes: 

• Learn the importance of and what questions to ask when crafting your message
• Discover the communication preferences of audiences, including generational differences
• Review the channels of communication and how to determine the best channel
• Understand the importance of continuity in communication