Leadership Training Series (Indianapolis)

Step confidently into leadership with our four‑class program designed for new and emerging managers. Across four highly interactive sessions, you’ll master the essentials that turn strong performers into inspiring leaders:

1. Your Leadership Journey – Reframe the move from individual contributor to leader and discover three proven differentiators for earning trust and reducing transition stress.

2. Communication: Connect Through Conversations – Build emotional‑intelligence skills that balance empathy and business focus, so even tough discussions strengthen relationships and results.

3. Developing Yourself and Others – Use a practical Assess‑Acquire‑Apply model to create high‑impact development plans that drive individual and team growth.

4. Coaching: Moving People Forward – Apply proactive and reactive coaching techniques to boost performance, engagement, and accountability.

See more information below on what to expect from each class.

Why enroll?

• Gain a complete toolkit for leading people, not just projects.
• Practice new skills through real‑world scenarios, videos, and peer feedback.
• Leave each class with actionable steps you can apply the very next day.
• Build the confidence, communication, and coaching abilities that define successful leaders—one class at a time or through the full four‑course journey.

Course Overview

Stepping into leadership is a true career change—one that demands new mindsets, not just harder work. This course equips emerging and aspiring leaders with practical strategies to navigate early challenges, build credibility, and set the foundation for long‑term success. You’ll explore the key transitions every new leader faces and master three leadership differentiators proven to shape a strong reputation.

What You’ll Gain

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Ease the stress of moving from individual contributor to leader
• Lead with authenticity to earn trust quickly
• Inspire high engagement and performance in your team
• Seek out and receive feedback confidently and constructively

Course Overview

Great leadership happens one conversation at a time. The toughest of those exchanges can stir strong emotions—yours and theirs—that influence both results and relationships. Communication: Connect Through Conversations shows you how to harness emotional intelligence to keep every dialogue—face‑to‑face, virtual, or phone—on track. Using interactive exercises and real‑world scenarios, you’ll learn to balance heart (acknowledging feelings) with head (driving toward clear business outcomes), so even difficult discussions move forward with trust and clarity.

What You’ll Learn

• Use emotional intelligence to navigate high‑stakes conversations
• Strike the right balance between empathy and business focus
• Build strong partnerships through open, authentic communication
• Manage relationships effectively across teams and channels
• Master these skills and turn every conversation—even the tough ones—into an opportunity for better results and stronger connections.

Course Overview

Ongoing growth is everyone’s business—yours, your team’s, and the organization’s. This course shows leaders how to turn development from a wish into a systematic practice. Using the Assess → Acquire → Apply model, you’ll learn to pinpoint high‑payoff skills, choose the right learning methods, and put new capabilities to work on real projects. Through group discussions, videos, and hands‑on exercises, you’ll also tackle common roadblocks—like limited time, learner resistance, or unclear goals—and discover simple metrics to track progress and impact.

What You’ll Learn

• Shared Ownership: Clarify the leader’s and employee’s roles in successful development

• Three‑Step Framework: Assess strengths and gaps, acquire new skills, and apply them for measurable results

• Best Practices: Overcome typical barriers and keep development plans on track

• Impact Measurement: Use practical progress and outcome measures to prove what’s working and where to adjust

Walk away ready to craft and execute development plans that boost individual performance and drive business results.

Course Overview

Great teams flourish under great coaching. This session gives leaders the tools to turn everyday conversations into performance‑boosting moments. You’ll learn when to use proactive coaching to help people thrive in new or challenging situations and reactive coaching to address performance gaps. Through interactive labs, video case studies, and hands‑on practice, you’ll master three proven coaching techniques that elevate productivity, engagement, and results.

What You’ll Learn

• Define & Differentiate – Know the purpose and impact of proactive vs. reactive coaching.

• Apply Three Core Techniques – Use the Interaction Essentials to guide any coaching discussion.

• Practice on Real Scenarios – Analyze case studies, give STAR feedback, and role‑play your own coaching situations.

• Build an Action Plan – Map how you’ll apply new skills immediately—both at work and beyond.

Leave the course ready to lead focused, confident coaching conversations that move people—and performance—forward.