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“Somewhere along the way Corporate Training got the reputation for being something you endured rather than experienced. I’m happy to change that paradigm.” – BW
Effective corporate training requires more than just theory; it demands a deep understanding of the real world pressures leaders face. Having held Director level roles shaping talent and learning strategy, Brandon brings a unique, direct perspective to his programs. He has not just studied leadership; he has lived it, navigating the daily challenges of aligning team performance with executive goals and being accountable for measurable business results. This direct experience is infused into every workshop, ensuring the content is practical, relevant, and immediately applicable to the complex issues your leaders face.
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Leadership Skills:
Program Topics:
- Adapting leadership styles to team readiness
- Navigating high-stakes communication
- Growth Mindset: Reframing failure and leading through challenges
- Presentation Skills: Influencing through voice, body language, and message
FlexLead™ is a comprehensive leadership development program designed specifically for new and aspiring leaders. It blends proven frameworks like Situational Leadership®, Crucial Conversations®, Growth Mindset, and powerful presentation techniques from The It Factor into one action-oriented experience. This program focuses on building the real-world skills leaders need to adapt quickly, communicate effectively, and lead with purpose in fast-paced environments. Through immersive activities, practical tools, and reflective coaching, participants walk away with the clarity and confidence to lead teams—even in uncertain or high-pressure situations.
Audience: New leaders, emerging leaders, and individual contributors preparing to step into leadership roles.
Program Topics:
- Diagnosing team members’ performance readiness
- Adapting leadership style to meet individual needs
- Applying the four leadership styles: Directing, Coaching, Supporting, Delegating
- Matching leadership approach to task complexity and employee development
- Developing team members through targeted direction and support
Situational Leadership® is a practical, adaptive leadership training based on the widely respected model developed by the Center for Leadership Studies. This program teaches managers how to accurately assess the performance readiness of their team members and flex their leadership style accordingly. Rather than relying on one-size-fits-all approaches, participants learn to deliver the right balance of direction and support based on the needs of each individual and task. Through interactive scenarios and real-world application, leaders walk away with a repeatable framework they can use to improve team development, accelerate growth, and lead with both clarity and confidence.
Audience: People managers, team leads, and high-potential employees preparing for leadership roles.
Program Topics:
- Fixed vs. growth mindset: understanding the core differences
- Reframing failure and setbacks as learning opportunities
- How mindset influences leadership, feedback, and culture
- Building growth-oriented habits and team norms
- Coaching others toward a growth mindset
Growth Mindset is more than a buzzword — it’s a foundational leadership mindset that shapes how teams learn, adapt, and perform under pressure. This program goes beyond surface-level inspiration and dives into the psychology of mindset, unpacking the key differences between fixed and growth-oriented thinking. Participants explore how beliefs about ability influence behavior, how to reframe failure as a learning opportunity, and how to coach others through challenges with resilience and clarity. Using research-backed frameworks and real-world examples, the session equips leaders to build teams that are curious, agile, and committed to continuous improvement.
Audience:
People leaders, team leads, and high-potential contributors seeking to strengthen adaptability, resilience, and a culture of continuous learning.
Communication Skills:
Program Topics:
- Identifying and preparing for high-stakes conversations
- Structuring tough conversations with clarity and intent
- Managing emotional triggers and staying grounded
- Listening with purpose while holding firm on message
- Following up to sustain alignment and accountability
Tough Talks is a practical communication workshop designed to help leaders tackle the hard conversations they’ve been avoiding — with clarity, confidence, and emotional control. Whether it’s giving difficult feedback, addressing tension with a peer, or realigning expectations with a boss or direct report, this program provides a structured approach to navigating discomfort. Participants learn how to prepare their message, manage emotional reactions (their own and others’), and keep conversations productive even when stakes are high. This isn’t about confrontation — it’s about clarity, accountability, and moving forward with purpose.
Audience:
People leaders, HR professionals, and individual contributors who need to lead or participate in direct, emotionally charged, or high-impact conversations.
Program Topics:
- Developing executive presence by balancing strength and warmth
- Structuring clear, memorable messages with a strong throughline
- Using body language, voice, and eye contact to build credibility
- Storytelling techniques that create connection and inspire action
- Avoiding "slide deck syndrome" and speaking with purpose
The It Factor is a presentation and presence workshop that helps professionals show up with clarity, confidence, and credibility—every time they speak. This program goes beyond surface-level tips and focuses on unlocking each participant’s authentic presence while building the skills to engage and influence in high-stakes settings. Through a mix of coaching, feedback, and practice, participants learn how to convey both strength and warmth—the two core signals of executive presence—whether leading meetings, presenting to senior leaders, or speaking on stage. The goal isn’t to turn people into performers. It’s to help them show up as the best version of themselves when it matters most.
Audience:
Leaders, presenters, and professionals who need to communicate with influence—whether in boardrooms, on stage, or in high-visibility meetings.
Program Topics:
- Recognizing when a conversation becomes “crucial” and why stakes feel high
- Speaking honestly while maintaining psychological safety
- Managing emotional triggers and staying in dialogue when others get defensive
- Creating mutual purpose and shared meaning in difficult conversations
- Using a structured model to prepare, navigate, and follow through on tough discussions
Crucial Conversations® is the official, certified training that equips leaders to navigate high-stakes conversations with clarity, honesty, and emotional control. Whether it’s addressing performance issues, giving upward feedback, or resolving tension between peers, these are the conversations most people avoid—often at the cost of trust, alignment, and results. This program provides a proven framework for speaking up without blowing up, staying grounded under pressure, and building mutual respect even in moments of disagreement. Backed by decades of social science research, Crucial Conversations® is designed to improve both individual effectiveness and organizational culture.
Audience: People leaders, managers, and professionals at all levels who need to hold direct, high-impact conversations in a way that builds trust and drives results.
Program Topics:
- The five languages of workplace appreciation and how they differ from recognition
- Identifying your own and your team members’ preferred appreciation styles
- Avoiding the “one-size-fits-all” trap in employee engagement
- Giving meaningful, timely appreciation in everyday interactions
- Building a culture of gratitude that drives performance and loyalty
The 5 Languages of Appreciation at Work is a practical, research-based program that helps leaders build stronger, more connected teams by showing appreciation in ways that actually matter to their people. Based on the bestselling framework by Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Paul White, this training explores how each person prefers to receive appreciation—and how misunderstanding those preferences can lead to disengagement or missed opportunities for connection. Participants learn how to identify their team’s primary and secondary appreciation languages and how to apply them in authentic, meaningful ways that boost morale, trust, and retention without spending more money or adding unnecessary fluff.
Audience: People leaders, HR professionals, and team leads looking to improve engagement, trust, and team cohesion through personalized and meaningful appreciation.
Productivity:
Program Topics:
- Applying the Eisenhower Matrix to separate urgency from importance
- Building and using project-based checklists instead of to-do lists
- Leveraging “big rock” thinking, time-blocking, and calendar alignment
- Identifying hidden time drains and automating low-value tasks with AI
- Using AI-powered tools to streamline planning, writing, and execution
P2 is a hands-on productivity workshop that helps leaders and teams focus on what matters most. In a world of constant distractions and overflowing task lists, this program teaches practical tools to regain control, reduce overwhelm, and make smarter decisions about how time and energy are spent. Participants learn how to shift from reactive task management to intentional prioritization—turning urgency into clarity, and busyness into real progress. The program also introduces cutting-edge AI tools that can help automate low-value tasks, streamline planning, and make daily workflows faster and more effective. Whether you’re drowning in emails or juggling multiple roles, P2 gives you the mindset, systems, and digital tools to move from chaos to clarity.
Audience: Leaders, individual contributors, and teams looking to improve execution, reduce burnout, and create sustainable productivity habits using both mindset shifts and modern tools.
Assessment Tools / Training:
Program Topics:
- Understanding the four core DiSC styles and your own behavioral profile
- Adapting communication and feedback based on others’ preferences
- Navigating conflict, decision-making, and team dynamics using DiSC
- Recognizing stress triggers and motivators for each style
- Using DiSC to lead, influence, and collaborate more effectively
DiSC® is a powerful behavioral framework that helps individuals understand how they and others communicate, make decisions, and handle conflict. This program introduces the four primary behavioral styles—Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness—and teaches participants how to adapt their approach to connect more effectively with coworkers, clients, and teams. Instead of labeling or stereotyping, DiSC provides a shared language for understanding what drives people, how they operate under stress, and what they need to perform at their best. It’s an essential tool for improving collaboration, reducing friction, and building trust across teams.
Audience: Teams, people leaders, and cross-functional collaborators who want to reduce misunderstandings, improve working relationships, and build stronger communication habits.
Program Topics:
- Understanding the science and structure behind Predictive Index
- Interpreting PI behavioral patterns and cognitive assessment data
- Coaching and managing based on individual drives and needs
- Aligning team dynamics for collaboration, accountability, and performance
- Using PI to support hiring, onboarding, and succession planning
Predictive Index is a science-based behavioral assessment tool that helps leaders understand what drives their people—and how to align those drives with business outcomes. This program provides a clear, data-backed look at individual work styles, communication preferences, and motivational needs. Rather than relying on gut instinct or guesswork, participants learn how to use Predictive Index data to build stronger teams, tailor their leadership approach, and hire with greater precision. The result is a workplace where people feel understood, roles are aligned with natural strengths, and performance improves from day one.
Audience: Executives, team leads, and HR professionals looking to strengthen team performance, improve hiring decisions, and lead with greater insight into what makes their people tick.
Program Topics:
- The four MBTI dimensions and how they combine into 16 personality types
- Understanding your type and how it influences work and relationships
- Communication strategies for interacting across type differences
- Managing conflict and stress through a personality-informed lens
- Using MBTI insights to build more cohesive, high-performing teams
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI®) is a widely respected personality framework that helps individuals understand how they prefer to take in information, make decisions, and interact with others. In this official, certified training, participants explore the 16 personality types and what those preferences mean for communication, teamwork, leadership, and stress management. The program isn’t about putting people in boxes—it’s about increasing self-awareness, improving collaboration, and giving teams a shared language to better navigate differences. Whether you’re building trust, resolving conflict, or coaching a direct report, MBTI gives you practical insights to work more effectively across personality types.
Audience: Leaders, teams, and organizations seeking to improve communication, collaboration, and self-awareness across diverse personality styles.
Interviewing Skills:
Program Topics:
- The science behind behavior-based interviewing and why it works
- Crafting high-impact interview questions that reveal past performance
- Using a structured framework to evaluate responses consistently
- Identifying red flags, patterns, and role-fit alignment
- Making confident, data-informed hiring decisions
Mission: Precision is a tactical training program for leaders and hiring managers who want to select top talent with greater accuracy and less guesswork. Focused on the principles of behavior-based interviewing, this program equips participants with a proven structure for asking the right questions, identifying meaningful patterns, and aligning candidates to the role beyond what’s on paper. Instead of relying on instinct or polished answers, participants learn how to extract real insights from a candidate’s past behavior to predict future performance. The result is more confident hiring decisions, fewer misfires, and stronger teams from day one.
Audience: Hiring managers, interview panelists, recruiters, and leaders responsible for selecting and developing top talent.
Program Topics:
- Understanding the core principles of behavior-based interviewing
- Asking, probing, and evaluating using the STAR model (Situation, Task, Action, Result)
- Structuring interviews for fairness, consistency, and role alignment
- Reducing unconscious bias in the hiring process
- Making confident, evidence-backed hiring decisions
Targeted Selection® is the industry-standard training for structured, behavior-based interviewing, developed by DDI and trusted by global organizations for decades. This certified program provides hiring managers and interviewers with a consistent, legally defensible process for identifying top talent based on past behavior—not gut instinct or guesswork. Participants learn how to ask better questions, probe effectively, and evaluate candidates with objectivity and confidence. Whether you’re hiring for frontline roles or executive leadership, Targeted Selection® gives you the tools to improve quality of hire, reduce bias, and build high-performing teams from the ground up.
Audience: Hiring managers, HR professionals, and interview panelists who need a proven, structured approach to making better hiring decisions.
Change Management:
Program Topics:
- Understanding the core principles of behavior-based interviewing
- Asking, probing, and evaluating using the STAR model (Situation, Task, Action, Result)
- Structuring interviews for fairness, consistency, and role alignment
- Reducing unconscious bias in the hiring process
- Making confident, evidence-backed hiring decisions
You’re the SHIFT is a change management workshop built for real-world leadership in the middle of uncertainty, disruption, and constant reinvention. This program helps managers become stabilizing forces during change—not just for themselves, but for their teams. Participants learn why people really resist change, how to communicate when the path isn’t clear, and how to lead with calm and clarity even when priorities shift mid-sentence. Through a mix of frameworks, tools, and mindset coaching, leaders walk away equipped to guide their teams through chaos without burning out or losing trust.
Audience: People leaders and managers responsible for guiding teams through organizational change, shifting priorities, or ongoing transformation.
Emotional Intelligence:
Program Topics:
- Understanding the core principles of behavior-based interviewing
- Asking, probing, and evaluating using the STAR model (Situation, Task, Action, Result)
- Structuring interviews for fairness, consistency, and role alignment
- Reducing unconscious bias in the hiring process
- Making confident, evidence-backed hiring decisions
EQ 2.0 is a unique training program built on the EQ-i 2.0® model, designed to help leaders develop the emotional intelligence skills that drive performance, trust, and team health. Participants gain insight into their own emotional patterns, learn how to manage stress, communicate with empathy, and lead with clarity—even in high-pressure situations. Emotional intelligence isn’t about being soft—it’s about being self-aware, socially attuned, and able to navigate tough moments without losing credibility or connection. This program provides practical tools and personalized insights that leaders can apply immediately to elevate their impact.
Audience: Leaders, managers, and high-potential professionals who want to enhance their self-awareness, strengthen relationships, and lead more effectively in high-stakes environments.