Workshops & Team Sessions
In-Person and Virtual Cohorts
Workshops Planned In 2026
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Maximizing the Power of Feedback
How we give it, receive it, and create a culture where everyone on our team wants it!
February 2, 2026
We all know that feedback is critical to our growth and our team’s success—but for most of us, it still feels hard to give and even harder to receive. In this workshop, we’ll explore how to normalize feedback as part of daily work and learn actionable frameworks for how to give and receive feedback in ways that build trust, clarity, and growth.
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Leading People Workshop
An engaging and interacive three-part series that will elevate and inspire.
April 2026 / Time & Place TBD
Gain work and personal benefits through intentional reflection, thoughtful discussion, and tangible application with Kyle Shaffer.
Together, we will focus on people-centered leadership moves to maximize your impact and influence. Each session will build upon the last, resulting in deep learning to become the transformational leader you aspire to be. By merging adaptive and technical skills you will apply what we learn as a people-centered leader who drives results.
What Attendees are Saying
“It's always a pleasure to learn from Kyle Shaffer, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. His ability to engage participants is exceptional—he brings energy, warmth, and a genuine enthusiasm that creates a fun and inclusive learning environment. What truly stands out is his deep knowledge and use of real-life scenarios that makes the content relevant and immediately applicable. He doesn’t just talk theory; He provides practical tools and strategies that our team can (and will!) use in our day-to-day work. The sessions are a perfect blend of insight, interaction, and real-world utility. I would complete this entire series again and again as Kyle is truly an experienced professional who knows how to inspire and empower a group. He's living in this superpower and it shows.”
- Stephanie Harris, Director of Talent, KIPP St. Louis Public Schools
“I had the incredible opportunity to participate in this transformative series. These workshops provided a unique space for intentional reflection, thoughtful discussion, and practical application that exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend this Leading People cohort series to anyone seeking to enhance their leadership skills, make a meaningful impact, and become a people-centered leader who wants to create positive change. The experience is not just educational; it's a journey towards personal and professional growth that I am truly grateful for.”
- Darla Krause, Director of Student Support Services, North Side Community School
Team Sessions
Sessions that focus on actionable growth through practice, feedback, and creating shared understanding - ensuring teams leave energized and aligned on goals.
CURRENT OFFERINGS
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Accountability in Today’s World
How to create accountability in order to maximize performance
Accountability has become a loaded term—often associated with micromanagement, conflict, or discomfort. In this workshop, we’ll reframe accountability as a powerful, positive driver of performance. Leaders will learn how to set clear expectations, follow up consistently, and support their people in today’s rapidly changing workplace.
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Building a Culture of Trust
How to establish and maintain trust so that it lives among your team every day
Trust is the foundation of every high performing team—but building it and maintaining it can feel elusive. In this session, we’ll break trust down into a clear, actionable framework that helps leaders understand what drives trust, how to strengthen it, and how to repair it when it breaks. Participants will leave with practical tools, renewed confidence, and a deeper understanding of how to create a culture where people feel supported, connected, and committed.
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The Art and Science of Influence
How to get others (and ourselves) to take action regardless of positional power or authority
Influencing others—especially when you’re not their boss—can feel challenging and complex. This session explores the research behind why people take action and how to intentionally shape behavior, motivation, and collaboration on your team. Participants will learn proven frameworks and practical strategies for influencing with clarity, purpose, and integrity.
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Leading Engaging and Effective Meetings
How to plan and facilitate meetings that everyone feels are impactful and no one wants to cancel!
June 2026 / Exact Date, Time & Place TBD
Meetings shape the culture and productivity of every organization—yet too often they feel unproductive, unfocused, or disengaging. In this session, participants will learn how to design and facilitate meetings that are purposeful, efficient, and inclusive. Leaders will walk away with practical tools to elevate their meetings and strengthen their team’s culture.
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Creating Connection in a Remote World
Intentional, research based ways that we can feel connection even though we’re working through screens.
Remote and hybrid work offer flexibility and productivity—but they also come with rising levels of loneliness and disconnection. This session explores research-based strategies for creating meaningful, authentic connection across distance. Participants will learn how to design interactions, structures, and habits that strengthen trust, belonging, and collaboration in virtual environments.