Workshops
Learn more about the workshops we offer
In today’s rapidly changing world, resilience is key—and a strengths-based approach is the way forward. When individuals feel seen, supported, and empowered, they not only perform better but stay invested longer. Embracing each person’s unique strengths, as modeled by CliftonStrengths, enhances engagement, drives performance, and strengthens retention.
CliftonStrengths Consulting & Training
Gallup's CliftonStrengths is a psychometric assessment that measures cognitive patterns to help individuals identify, understand, and maximize their strengths, highlighting their greatest potential. As the leading assessment tool used by 90% of Fortune 500 companies, CliftonStrengths empowers individuals to harness their unique talents for personal growth, high-performing teams, and effective leadership.
A "strength" is an "ability to consistently provide near-perfect performance of a talent." A talent is a naturally recurring pattern of thought, feeling and behavior that can be productively applied.
Skills Training for the Modern Workplace
Beyond our Gallup CliftonStrengths® programs, we offer specialized workshops that harness individual and organizational capabilities to strengthen resilience, adaptability, and emotional well-being.
Our workshops on change and transition and emotional intelligence provide practical strategies to navigate uncertainty with confidence, foster adaptability in the face of disruption, and cultivate stronger, trust-based relationships across teams. Grounded in proven research and real-world application, these sessions help leaders and employees:
- Understand the human dynamics of change — why transitions often challenge productivity and morale, and how to guide teams through them effectively.
- Recognize and manage emotions — both their own and others'— to maintain focus, reduce stress, and build psychological safety.
- Communicate with empathy and clarity, ensuring transparency and trust during times of ambiguity.
The result? Improved collaboration, reduced resistance, and faster, more sustainable organizational outcomes — even in periods of significant transformation.
NonProfit Training & Board Development
Drawing on 25 years of nonprofit executive director and CEO leadership for local and regional chapters of national nonprofits, Ellen's board development workshops equip directors with the knowledge and tools to excel in their governance roles. Covering essential topics such as board structure, best practices, and the legal and fiduciary duties of board members, these sessions provide practical strategies to:
- strengthen board performance
- accelerate mission impact
- foster a culture of accountability and engagement
The result? Boards emerge more confident, cohesive, and strategically aligned, with directors
Trauma Informed Training
Stress and trauma impacts how people think, feel, and perform—often in ways that affect workplace culture and productivity. As a certified Trauma-Informed Trainer, Ellen equips individuals, teams, and leaders to recognize signs of stress and trauma, respond with empathy, and build environments where people feel safe and supported. Participants Will Learn To:
- Understand the core principles of trauma-informed care and why they matter at work.
- Recognize and respond to signs of stress and trauma in themselves and others.
- Apply strategies that foster trust, resilience, and psychological safety.