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Advanced Communication for Complex Teams

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The ability to work together interdependently is one of our least developed skills. Yet, it is the most vital in today’s landscape. The communication skill of connecting with others – and creating the emotional space for others to open up – requires deep trust. Without trust, leaders and teams struggle to achieve extraordinary results. In two 4-hour sessions, you will discover the underpinnings of trust and how to build trust at all levels.

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Develop your influence, be seen as a rising leader

Learn how to develop your leadership foundation, executive presence and leadership brand to gain influence in an authentic way that brings your personal strengths to the forefront. You will develop your gravitas and confidence to be seen as a leader while navigating the social influences that women must contend with in order to be successful in our current environment.

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How leaders lose their best people

December 28, 20241 min read

Leaders lose their best people when:


They micromanage.

Real talk about what happens when leaders hover too closely:
Creativity withers
Confidence crumbles
Growth stagnates

Let's look at two very different approaches to leading teams:

A leader who controls:
"Do it exactly like this"
"I need to check everything"
"Measure everything you do"
"Give me constant updates"

A leader who empowers:
"I trust your judgment"
"What resources do you need?"
"Let's explore different approaches"
"I'm here to remove roadblocks"

The difference isn't just in the words.

It's in the results:
Engaged teams vs quiet quitters
Innovation vs stagnation
Loyalty vs turnover

Great leaders create space for their people to:
🟢 Make decisions
🟢 Learn from setbacks
🟢 Own their success

Because when your team succeeds, you succeed.

Leadership isn't about control.

It's about trust.

When you step back, they step up.

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Crush Your Goals in 2022

Yearly Planner

If you want to make things happen for your job and your career next year, and you want to set some goals to help you get there, you will want to download my free Crush Your Goals step-by-step workbook.

Supercharge Your Day

The *Secret* to Actually Getting Ahead in Your Workweek (without adding another huge thing to your to-do list)

Designed for driven women leaders, this 2-hour program packs a punch, teaching you how to manage your time more effectively and boost your career success. Supercharge Your Day is the ultimate framework for prioritizing your workday and increasing your confidence to take on larger roles—without guilt or burnout!

Teams That Trust

Advanced Communication for Complex Teams

Next Skills Camp:

November 6th & 20th

Saturday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Pacific


The ability to work together interdependently is one of our least developed skills. Yet, it is the most vital in today’s landscape. The communication skill of connecting with others – and creating the emotional space for others to open up – requires deep trust. Without trust, leaders and teams struggle to achieve extraordinary results. In two 4-hour sessions, you will discover the underpinnings of trust and how to build trust at all levels.

Amplify Your Executive Presence

Develop your influence, be seen as a rising leader

Learn how to develop your leadership foundation, executive presence and leadership brand to gain influence in an authentic way that brings your personal strengths to the forefront. You will develop your gravitas and confidence to be seen as a leader while navigating the social influences that women must contend with in order to be successful in our current environment.