Natalie Dumond

Today individuals, teams and organizations are looking for new skills and insights in how to improve their overall communication especially in the area of giving and receiving feedback. The Courageous Conversations Webinar does just that. Showcasing the two foundational skills every individual and leader needs to have stronger communication and how they can put that into practice starting today! Focusing on the power of vulnerability and insights of curiosity when used together how they can dramatically improve communication and connections with those you work with and interact with daily. Learning objectives: ~Why do we avoid real conversations at work ~What happens to a company and a team when we have ineffective communication ~What is the keys to being skilled at communication ~How to apply vulnerability and curiosity to master any conversation ~How to becomes skilled at empathy ~How to structure and start those hard conversations to boost your confidence

Today teams are being tested now more than ever to navigate these unprecedented times. As a result, they required stronger leadership and teams that are connected, consistent, and more human. There are two critical skills that leaders need to continually use with their teams to help them move forward and create more cohesion. The skills of vulnerability and trust are needed now more than ever. Focusing on vulnerability and trust as a leader will help them earn credibility and gratitude and truly illustrate that you are taking care of the people that work with you. This talk will share what vulnerability looks like and how it can become a superpower rather than something to avoid. Along with how trust is built and maintained and is foundational to creating strong decision making, commitments, accountability, and results. If leaders and teams are looking to create more cohesion and connection then this is a talk they will want to get in on.

Leaders are being called to lead in a brave new way to help build more courageous cultures. Cultures that cultivate, innovation, risk-taking, honest and open conversations, trust-building, and resiliency. During this webinar, participants will come to understand how courageous leadership is not only high in demand but can be taught, measured, and observed. This presentation will touch on progressive research from Dr. Bréné Brown and how to incorporate the new insights, tools, and confidence in participants' experiences in all aspects of their lives. This talk will share the power vulnerability plays in impactful leadership, what it looks like when done well, and how it strengthens teams and builds greater connection.