Communication. Connection. Capacity.

Professional development programs that help employees communicate, connect, and work together more effectively and efficiently within their organizations.

Areas of Expertise

Communication

Business writing, digital communication, and verbal communication skills

Connection

Creating positive and meaningful relationships in the workplace
 

Capacity

Time management, productivity, and avoiding digital distraction
 

Why Communication Skills Matter

Employees’ poor writing skills cost American businesses approximately $400 billion per year. With all the reading employees do each workday, productivity slips as they struggle to make sense of poorly written business documents. Clearly expressed writing, however, creates alignment, boosts productivity, and instills trust in employees and customers.

Why Connection Matters

Studies show that developing positive workplace relationships increases satisfaction from work, enhances productivity, and improves engagement. Creating high-performance teams involves helping employees understand the necessary components for developing healthy and rewarding relationships and learning strategies for overcoming team dysfunction.

Why Capacity Matters

Your employees are one of the main factors that can increase overall productivity and your organization’s economic growth. By improving capacity, efficiency, and results among staff members, organizations can reduce stress, enhance work-life balance, increase profitability, and drive innovation and growth. Employees can utilize strategies for organizing their day for success. 

Public Workshops

It's About Time

How to Prioritize Your Workload and Organize Your Day for Success

Live Zoom Webinar
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM MDT

Virtual

The Business Writing Blitz

Grammar, Punctuation, and Common Errors

Live Zoom Webinar
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM MDT

In-Person

It's About Time

How to Prioritize Your Workload and Organize Your Day for Success

Broomfield, Colorado
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT

In-Person

Success Stories

"They were so excited about your content! I have to admit, I was a little nervous, but they all loved the refresher nature of your message and truly were inspired by your love of English. Many mentioned that they were anxiously waiting for your resources because they wanted to continue on the improvement upswing you started."
Jen Hight
Colorado Rural Electric Association

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