Breakout Sessions
SESSION 1
Making Hard Conversations Easier: A Blueprint for Feedback and Accountability
We’ve all been given bad advice about how to give feedback and have hard conversations… advice that usually backfires.
Most feedback training focuses on the one person who has to deliver it. I start with the whole team, because a hard conversation gets easier when everyone in the room has the emotional intelligence to hear it. We uncover why hard conversations feel so hard, then walk through the WALL Blueprint, a four-step framework I built after working with hundreds of leaders and teams through their toughest conversations.
WHat we'll cover
- Uncover why hard conversations feel hard and what avoiding them costs.
- Learn the WALL Blueprint, four steps to easier hard conversations.
- Hold people accountable without anyone feeling like the problem.
SESSION 1
SESSION 2
Trust Enough to Disagree: The 5 Behaviors of a Cohesive Team
We’ve all been told that it’s better to “keep the peace”, but what happens when that advice causes a team to lose trust?
When a team keeps the peace, the hard things go unsaid and trust wears down over time. In this interactive session I draw from my work as a certified facilitator of The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team, based on Patrick Lencioni’s bestselling book The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Your team builds the emotional intelligence to disagree out loud, and leaves with a clear picture of how it’s working together right now.
What we'll cover
- Identify the behaviors that create (or erode) trust on a team
- Recognize the difference between destructive and constructive conflict
- Evaluate how accountability currently shows up on a team
SESSION 2
SESSION 3
Reduce Team Friction Fast: Working Genius for Teams
Most team friction starts when we judge someone for working differently than we do.
Understanding how your teammates are wired is a big part of a team’s emotional intelligence. Using Working Genius, we uncover where each person does their best work, where they get stuck, and how easily those differences get mistaken for someone being difficult. Your team leaves with less judgment and a lot more appreciation for each other.
WHat we'll cover
- Identify where you thrive and where you feel drained
- Explore how different types of genius show up in your team
- Spot bottlenecks and misalignment using real scenarios
- Discover simple ways to improve collaboration and workflow
SESSION 3
SESSION 4
Communicate Without the Clash: The DISC Advantage for Teams
Most miscommunication on a team happens between two people who both think they’re being perfectly clear.
When I was thrown into leadership at a memory care facility, DISC is what finally helped me understand my team. In this interactive session your team discovers its own DISC styles and how each one shows up when the pressure is on. Understanding how your teammates communicate is a core part of a team’s emotional intelligence, and it’s what helps people stop taking each other’s style personally.
What we'll cover
- Discover your DISC style and what it looks like to your team.
- Recognize why certain people rub you the wrong way.
- Make hard conversations easier by speaking each person's style.
SESSION 4
Her approachable demeanor and ability to truly connect set Desiree apart.
I attended two distinct training sessions that Desiree led with completely different groups. Both sessions were thoughtfully tailored to the unique needs of the participants, sparking insightful observations and meaningful discussions. Her deep understanding of training methodologies, combined with her use of engaging tools, ensures that her sessions resonate on a practical and personal level.
Cynthia Bennett
Director of Policy and Grants at Wolf River Electric
Desiree's professionalism and expertise are unmatched.
Desiree exceeded expectations every time. She was an incredible facilitator at our Women in Business Summit. At our Women in Business meeting, her speaking skills captivated and inspired everyone in the room. Additionally, her facilitation during our Board of Directors training was engaging and transformative, offering valuable tools and strategies we are still talking about! I encourage every Board to hire her for your Board training!
Laurie Levine
President and CEO of the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and Women in Business organizations
Call Desiree Petrich if your biz is struggling with keeping leaders motivated
Desiree is amazing! Not only did I get to hear her speak today and moderate the panel at the Summit last week, but I also had the opportunity to do leadership training with her for the Chamber Board and I was so engaged.
If your biz is struggling with keeping leaders motivated, you need to call Desiree Petrich 🙌🙌 also be sure to check out her book!
Tarah Beyer
Designer & Owner of Dapper Dog Marketing & Design
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