SPARK SERIES

HOW TO CREATE CONNECTION AND TRANSFORM EVERYTHING

As ChatGPT increasingly becomes a resource for human communication, what role is conversation still playing in the exchange and access of information and the way we build relationships?

Why do some conversations stop at the surface while others go deep to reveal important information and build meaningful relationships? This keynote explores the power of conversation for information exchange, human connection, belonging at work. Designed to help individuals in organizations of all shapes and sizes examine the role of conversation, clear communication, and questions for getting work done more smoothly and effectively.

Taylor highlights examples of the impact on conversation-focused strategies on onboarding, cross functional work, idea generation and decision making.

IMPROVE THE EMPLOYEE AND CLIENT EXPERIENCE WITH THE SCIENCE OF AWE AND CURIOSITY

Help your team activate powerful feel-good brain chemicals while learning cutting edge science. Through interactive exercises, you’ll learn to activate the power of awe and wonder, while contemplating ways to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary…daily. You'll leave a group that is more deeply connected + inspired by each other.

Key Audience Takeaways: 

1. Why awe is awesome (i.e., the physical and psychological benefits of awe)

2. Learn the 8 ways humans typically experience awe (some will surprise you!)

3. Practical tools to train your brain to release more “feel good” chemicals to improve your wellbeing (in other words, how to be an “awe-catcher”)

4. A deeper understanding of "Moments that Mattered" for your colleagues

HOW TO ASK QUESTIONS THAT MOVE THE NEEDLE

Why do some conversations stop at the surface while others go deep to reveal important information and build meaningful relationships? This workshop rapidly up-levels a crucial skill: asking quality questions. You’ll learn the most effective types of questions and specific scenarios in which they are most useful. Led by a team building and communication expert, this experience aims to improve communication and trust through an interactive workshop. During the experience, you will discuss the do’s and don’ts of communicating and practice exercises that unleash curiosity and openness together.

Key Audience Takeaways: 

1. Awareness of your default question style + how to improve the link between your purpose and your questions

2. The mindset that will rapidly increase your ability to learn and connect through questions

3. A simple, powerful technique for opening dialogue about tougher topics

4. How to avoid a common conversational misstep that breaks connection

Your most essential collaboration skill is facilitation. And facilitation skills are vastly under-utilized when we are speaking and presenting to others. What does it mean to shift from presentation to facilitation? This is where you’ll begin - from thinking of yourself as a presenter - who talks at your audiences, to a facilitator - who engages your audiences and draws insights from them. Participants also take home a resource guide, skills sprint and scorecard so you can self-evaluate and continue improving.

Key Audience Takeaways: 

1. The mindset shift you need to measurably shift your audiences’ engagement levels

2. How to communicate more compellingly with purpose and benefit

3. How to get control of your anxiety in public speaking scenarios

4. A memorable activity that will improve clarity and eliminate weak language

5. The most effective response techniques to draw insights from audiences and build connection