Better Workplace Humans

Managers

“76% of workers say that their manager sets the culture, yet 36% say their manager doesn’t know how to lead them.”
— The high cost of a toxic workplace culture, SHRM USA 2019

Whether you are a new manager or an experienced one, this program meets helps you identify what gets in your way instead of just telling you what to do differently. Sandy and Sarah co-facilitate group learning and group coaching over the course of this three-part program.

program objectives

  • Be better at leading & managing, and understanding what can get in the way.

  • Be better at building relationships.

  • Be better at not burning yourself (or your team) out.

  • Building the courage and confidence to try new (and sometimes uncomfortable) things.

the results

  • Less blaming, more ownership

  • Increased confidence in all aspects of leadership

  • Hard conversations happen more often

  • New ways of thinking develop

  • Succession planning becomes easier

  • Relationships get stronger

why this program works

specifc

We break the idea of ‘leadership’ into three simple parts, deliver memorable content through storytelling, and provide practical frameworks for participants to experiment with.

safe

Whether you are new to the idea of leadership or not, we create optimal conditions for learning — a safe space to explore and experiment, to ask questions, and to be yourself.

supported

Coaching is critical to supporting change. It creates shifts in thinking and behaviour that you might have never thought possible.

  • 60-minute cohort kick-off session.

    Leadership self-assessment.

    1:1 coaching session.

    Each cohort receives three 90-minute workshops and three group coaching sessions. While in-person delivery is an option, the entire program is designed and intended to be live and fully virtual.

    The program ends with a 60-minute debrief with all participants.

  • There is something really special that happens when we start sharing our stories, challenges, and wins with each other. Each co-facilitated session includes two facilitators.

    The workshops center around leadership in the context of self, relationships, and results.

  • Group coaching sessions occur about two weeks post-workshop. They support the real-world application of the workshop concepts participants are experimenting with. These sessions are opportunities for everyone to examine and share their own learning, be accountable, and build relationships, but they do so much more than that.

  • Who can participate in this program?

    This program is for learners and for anyone who identifies with this statement: I am someone who cares about bringing my best self to my workplace. Your position, age, or stage of life and career have nothing to do with whether or not you belong here.

    What is included in the program?

    Sandy and Sarah co-facilitate the following:

    • Welcome orientation and program kick-off session

    • A 30-minute individual coaching session for each participant

    • Three 90-minute workshops

    • Three group coaching sessions

    The is also:

    • A leadership self-assessment

    • A reference workbook summarizing the program tools and concepts

    • Additional 1:1 coaching as needed over the course of the program

    What is the format and duration of the program?

    The program runs for 3.5 months. The learning cadence is a workshop and companion group coaching session once per month.

    While in-person delivery is an option, the entire program is designed and intended to be live and fully virtual.

    What happens if I miss a workshop or group coaching session?

    Our virtual workshops can be recorded for participants to watch and refer to over the course of the program. For in-person workshops, we encourage participants to find a learning partner to review the material with. Make-up coaching sessions can be scheduled at the request of the participant.

    How does the program scheduling work?

    We work with you and your organization to find the most optimal schedule for the group.

    Where is the program delivered?

    Sandy and Sarah are based in Vancouver, BC. While in-person delivery is an option, the entire program is designed and intended to be live and fully virtual.

    How many participants are in a program cohort?

    We will work with your organization to determine the best size and cohort make-up.

    Is there homework?

    There is work to be done outside the program, yes. In your group coaching sessions, you will commit to trying new things you learned in the workshops. We prefer to call that practice, rather than homework.

    Between workshops, you will also be given two or three questions to consider and potentially an article to read, a podcast to listen to, or a video to watch. We will not ask you to write a book report.

    How do you measure the success of the program?

    In our final group coaching session and at the program debrief, we revisit where you started and where you are now. We take the time to notice the wins. Each participant leaves with a Guiding Leadership Statement that they will use as a guide and measure for how they show up in the world. And, organizational stakeholders receive a final report that includes our thoughts and observations, feedback from participants, and recommended next steps to build on the momentum this program helped create.

    What is the program investment?

    For corporate teams, the investment depends on the number of participants and cohorts required.