When you hear “team building,” do you picture trust falls or a high ropes course? Let me shift your perspective.

My approach is rooted in experiential facilitation—designing activities that bring a group’s dynamics and challenges to the surface in an organic way. While it may feel like “just a game” to participants at first, the true transformation happens in the debrief.

During this guided reflection, we’ll unpack the group’s experience, explore challenges they faced, identify the skills they needed for success, and connect these insights to real-world team dynamics. The goal? To help your group evolve into a high-performing team—one that thrives on connection, collaboration, and growth.

• Length: Typically two hours

• Audience: Middle school students to adults

• Platform: In-person only

This signature session has inspired elite teams in the Big Ten, ACC, and SEC—and the lessons apply in any setting. "Becoming a Leader" provides a practical and engaging framework for leadership development, tailored to meet participants where they are on their journey.

Through this session, participants will:

• Explore the stages of leadership development: leading yourself, becoming a first follower, and leading from multiple perspectives.

• Discover strategies for balancing self-care with the responsibility of caring for others.

• Learn how to cultivate leadership skills that empower them to create a positive ripple effect within their teams and communities.

Whether you're a middle school student discovering leadership for the first time, or a seasoned adult professional refining your skills, this session offers actionable insights and tools for growth.

• Length: 90 minutes

• Audience: Middle school students to adults

• Platform: Available in-person or online

In this dynamic, interactive session, we’ll explore the powerful concept that leadership is both a skill and a conscious choice. I’ll guide participants through an in-depth look at the balance between task-oriented skills and relational skills, as well as the contrast between positional power and relational influence.

You’ll walk away with a fresh perspective on leadership, equipped to use influence in a way that empowers, motivates, and drives change—whether you're in a formal leadership role or not.

Key Takeaways:

• Discover how leadership is shaped by both skill and choice.

• Learn to leverage relational influence alongside task-oriented skills for greater impact.

• Explore the difference between positional power and relational influence, and how each can be applied effectively.

This session challenges participants to rethink leadership and see it through the lens of influence, offering actionable insights for anyone looking to grow as a leader.

• Length: 90 minutes

• Audience: Middle school students to college students

• Platform: Available in-person or online

Item Leadership challenges are not one-size-fits-all. In this insightful session, we delve into the concept of Adaptive Leadership and the critical difference between Technical/Directional challenges and Adaptive challenges. Understanding these distinctions equips leaders with the tools to address problems effectively, ensuring they apply the right solutions to the right situations.

This workshop empowers participants to approach leadership with flexibility, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of their team’s needs. As a follow-up to “Becoming a Leader,” it builds on foundational leadership principles while introducing advanced strategies for navigating complex challenges.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn to distinguish between Technical/Directional challenges and Adaptive challenges.

• Develop strategies to approach each type of challenge with the appropriate leadership style.

• Enhance your ability to guide teams through adaptive, transformational change.

Details:

• Length: 90 minutes

• Audience: High school students to adults

• Platform: Available in-person or onlinedescription

This 6-week program is designed to meet the unique leadership development needs of graduate students and postdocs in the biosciences. With a focus on building essential skills for leadership and management, the program blends experiential learning with self-reflection to foster personal and professional growth.

Participants receive a comprehensive workbook that includes program materials, self-reflection exercises, and actionable tools to apply the lessons learned. Each session is tailored to explore the dynamics of leadership in collaborative and research-intensive environments.

Program Highlights:

• Professionalism and Professional Identity: Develop a clear understanding of your values and leadership style.

• Leading Without Authority: Learn to influence and lead effectively, even without formal authority.

• Negotiation: Master strategies for productive negotiations in professional settings.

• Working in Teams: Enhance team collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

• Inclusive Organizational Structure: Explore strategies for fostering inclusive and equitable work environments.

• Writing Your Leadership Statement: Craft a personal statement to articulate your leadership vision and goals.

Details:

• Length: 12 hours of coursework over six weeks

• Audience: Bioscience graduate students and postdocs

• Platform: Available in-person or online

Conflict may seem daunting, but it’s also an opportunity for growth and understanding. Drawing on my expertise and Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution, I’ve designed this session to be an engaging, interactive exploration of how we navigate conflict.

Participants will delve into the five default conflict styles, gaining insight into their own tendencies and how they show up in challenging situations. Through interactive activities, participants will also explore the dynamics of conflict among their peers or colleagues and learn practical strategies to bridge differences and foster collaboration.

What to Expect:

• Interactive Learning: Discover your default conflict style through thought-provoking activities and discussions.

• Self-Awareness: Reflect on who you become in conflict and how that impacts your relationships.

• Team Dynamics: Understand the conflict styles of others and learn how to navigate and bridge those differences.

• Hands-On Activities: Engage in small group exercises, large group discussions, and dynamic team-building activities.

Details:

• Length: 90 minutes to two hours

• Audience: College students to adults

• Platform: Face-to-face only

In this session, we dive into the Drama Triangle, a psychological model that identifies the three unhealthy roles individuals often play during conflict: Victim, Hero, and Oppressor. These roles can limit the effectiveness of a team and hinder personal and group growth. Through understanding these dynamics, participants can begin to recognize when they fall into these roles and learn how to make different, more constructive choices.

The workshop encourages participants to reflect on their own experiences, identifying when they have played one of these roles and how it impacted the group. By the end of the session, participants will have practical strategies for stepping out of the Drama Triangle and fostering healthier, more productive interactions.

What to Expect:

• Self-Reflection: Examine personal experiences with the Drama Triangle and identify patterns.

• Interactive Discussions: Explore how these roles manifest in group dynamics and share insights with peers.

• Actionable Strategies: Learn techniques to break free from the Drama Triangle and engage in healthier conflict resolution.

Details:

• Length: 90 minutes to two hours

• Audience: College students to adults

• Platform: Face-to-face or remote

In this engaging session, we explore the critical role of culture in shaping how teams navigate challenges. Using a powerful and thought-provoking video as our foundation, participants will witness the story of a young man who made a mistake, let his team down, and faced the consequences. The video highlights how he and his teammates chose to respond, offering a compelling example of a team’s established culture in action.

Through facilitated discussion, we’ll unpack key themes from the story, such as accountability, resilience, and team dynamics. More importantly, participants will reflect on the culture within their own teams and how they can be intentional about developing and reinforcing a positive, supportive environment.

What to Expect:

• Interactive Learning: Analyze a real-world example of team culture in action and connect it to your experiences.

• Collaborative Discussions: Share insights with peers to explore how culture shapes decision-making and relationships.

• Practical Applications: Develop strategies to cultivate and sustain the culture you want for your team.

Details:

• Length: 90 minutes to two hours

• Audience: College students

• Platform: Face-to-face only description

In this interactive session, we explore how assumptions can shape the way we perceive challenges, and how questioning those assumptions can lead to more creative and resilient solutions. Through a series of engaging activities and self-reflection exercises, participants will learn how to shift their mindset from seeing obstacles as roadblocks to seeing them as opportunities for growth.

This workshop focuses on helping teams face and overcome adversity—an essential skill for building a strong and adaptable team culture. Participants will be encouraged to think beyond the obvious, challenge their initial responses, and develop new perspectives on problem-solving.

What to Expect:

• Interactive Activities: Engage in hands-on exercises to discover alternative perspectives.

• Self-Reflection: Reflect on how assumptions may impact team dynamics and decision-making.

• Group Discussions: Collaborate with peers to explore real-world challenges and how to approach them differently.

Details:

• Length: 90 minutes

• Audience: Middle school students to college students

• Platform: Face-to-face onlyescription

As a Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Certified Practitioner, I specialize in helping individuals and teams uncover the power of personality insights. I’m trained to administer and interpret the MBTI Step I and Step II assessments, offering participants a deeper understanding of themselves and how they interact with others.

The MBTI is a versatile tool that can be tailored to meet a variety of needs:

• Leadership Development: Enhance self-awareness and understand how your personality impacts your leadership style.

• Personal and Professional Growth: Discover your natural preferences and learn how to leverage them for success.

• Team Building: Improve communication, collaboration, and understanding among team members, fostering stronger connections and more effective work dynamics.

What to Expect:

• In-Depth Assessment: Participants will complete the MBTI assessment, followed by a thorough interpretation of their results.

• Interactive Sessions: Explore personality types and their impact on communication, learning, and teamwork.

• Practical Application: Learn how to apply insights to improve personal relationships, professional interactions, and team effectiveness.

Details:

• Length: Three to six hours (customizable to fit your needs)

• Audience: College students to adults

• Platform: Face-to-face only