Feedback people can use.
Address the issue with respect, listen to the other person, and agree on a clear next step.
FOR MANAGER RETREATS & COMPANY EVENTS
Leadership talks & workshops.
Built around your people.
Give your managers space to ask better questions, work through real challenges, and choose a change to take back to work.
Tell me about your eventBased in Bothell, Washington · In-person across the West Coast · Virtual by arrangement
WHAT WE CAN WORK ON
Everyday leadership.
Real conversations.
For new supervisors, experienced managers, and teams ready to improve how they work together. We choose the focus around your audience.
Explain the why.
Connect expectations to purpose. Help employees understand their contribution and take ownership of the outcome.
Confidence with boundaries.
Practice difficult conversations and realistic commitments while remaining approachable at every level.
A situation we could work through
A capable employee becomes a supervisor, but struggles to give feedback to former peers. We could explore how to name the concern, explain the expectation, and invite a response—then practice the conversation.
Illustrative workshop scenario. Your session is shaped around your group's needs.
CHOOSE THE CONVERSATION
A format that fits
your gathering.
01 / LISTEN & REFLECT
Leadership talk + Q&A
A focused 30- or 45-minute session combining stories, leadership ideas, and your audience's questions.
02 / DISCUSS & PRACTICE
Interactive workshop
Work through relevant situations, practice responses, and identify an action participants can try.
03 / ALIGN & COMMIT
Guided retreat discussion
Make room for honest reflection on how your managers lead and agree on habits to bring back to the team.
MEET YOUR FACILITATOR
I'm Cole.
Leadership is personal.
More than a decade in construction and quality assurance has shown me how leadership shapes people's confidence and growth. I've experienced the difference between managers who make room for people and those who hold them back.
I bring direct feedback, patient listening, and respect for every role. My aim is to help your people turn a useful conversation into an achievable next step.
More about my approachLET'S MAKE A PLAN
Clear expectations.
A session with purpose.
Share your audience, date, location, and what you'd like people to take away. I'll personally follow up to discuss the fit, format, and scope.
Please inquire at least 30 days ahead when possible, allowing time for preparation and any required licensing or permits. Shorter-notice requests are considered case by case.
We agree on the session and total fee in writing before you commit. An inquiry does not reserve a date; bookings require my confirmation of availability and any required approvals.
Speaking fees & what's included
- 30-minute session
- $1,000 base fee25-minute talk + 5-minute Q&A
- 45-minute session
- $1,200 base fee35-minute talk + 10-minute Q&A
Both include one planning call, preparation tailored to your audience, and a one-page participant takeaway. Workshops and retreat facilitation are custom quoted.
All fees are in USD. Travel, lodging, additional sessions, and extensive customization are quoted separately. Any required licensing or permit costs are itemized in your written quote and included in the agreed total, along with applicable sales tax, before booking.
Take a closer look.
Free resources to help you picture a session.
START WITH YOUR PEOPLE
What does your team
need to talk about?
Start with a free 10-minute phone call or 20-minute in-person introduction. We'll arrange a time together.
Plan your event with Cole