Resources:
•
Behind Every Good CEO Should Be a Coach
•
A Hard Look at Soft Numbers: The relationship between employee perceptions and business outcomes (The Gallup
Organization)
•
Coaching produced a 529% return on investment. . .financial benefits from employee retention boasted the overall
ROI to 788%. Case Study on the Return on Investment of Executive Coaching.
•
Put me in Coach! Winning in the workplace. Corporate consulting
•
Who needs an Executive Coach? Leadership Coaching
•
Demand for Executive Coaches Remains Steady
•
Business Leadership, Executive and Corporate Coaching – what the research says.
•
Executive Coaching and the Bottom Line
•
Encore Careers - Civic Ventures Study Finds the Transition is Tough: Baby Boomer Coaching, Business consultant,
business development.
•
Five Rules of Solopreneur Success: Solopreneur coaching, small business coaching.
•
The ultimate team building program - Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
Case Study Results: corporate training.
•
What is the Work of Leaders
®
? Check out this essential leadership training "how to"! Leadership Development,
leadership skills training.
•
Innovation: the Creative Force of Challenges Change management, Innovation training, Innovative Thinking Skills.
•
A Failure of Creativity: The Demise of Hostess Innovation, Innovative Thinking Skills
•
Senior Leadership Team Coaching - White Paper from CCL
•
Organizational Restructuring and the Brain: Organizational Development, Corporate Training
•
AMA Report – Coaching: A Global Study of Successful Practices
•
Visit A.K. A Coach and Company’s blog site.
Your success is our business
We know what it takes. The tricky - often contradictory - combination of: Inspiration persistence taking risks playing it safe disappointment rewards winning failure (and getting back up again) constructive conflict great teamwork frustration exhilaration success the sleepless nights working the plan letting it all go and being open to brand new ideas sacrifice creating habits that serve you hard work determination dedication effective strategy scrutinizing the data following your intuition celebration Does it seem to you like the rule book from the past has been thrown away? If so, you are not alone. At whatever level you play - today more than ever, business is an art. You can do this. We can help. Helping you succeed Services, products, solutions. For creative companies and people who want to reduce stress and create success.
New Workplace - New Challenges - New Solutions
Introducing Catalyst™
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Resources:
•
Behind Every Good CEO Should Be a Coach
•
A Hard Look at Soft Numbers: The relationship between
employee perceptions and business outcomes (The Gallup
Organization)
•
Coaching produced a 529% return on investment. .
.financial benefits from employee retention boasted the
overall ROI to 788%. Case Study on the Return on
Investment of Executive Coaching.
•
Put me in Coach! Winning in the workplace. Corporate
consulting
•
Who needs an Executive Coach? Leadership Coaching
•
Demand for Executive Coaches Remains Steady
•
Business Leadership, Executive and Corporate Coaching –
what the research says.
•
Executive Coaching and the Bottom Line
•
Encore Careers - Civic Ventures Study Finds the
Transition is Tough: Baby Boomer Coaching, Business
consultant, business development.
•
Five Rules of Solopreneur Success: Solopreneur coaching,
small business coaching.
•
The ultimate team building program - Five Behaviors of a
Cohesive Team™
Case Study Results: corporate training.
•
What is the Work of Leaders
®
? Check out this essential
leadership training "how to"! Leadership Development,
leadership skills training.
•
Innovation: the Creative Force of Challenges Change
management, Innovation training, Innovative Thinking Skills.
•
A Failure of Creativity: The Demise of Hostess
Innovation, Innovative Thinking Skills
•
Senior Leadership Team Coaching - White Paper from CCL
•
Organizational Restructuring and the Brain:
Organizational Development, Corporate Training
•
AMA Report – Coaching: A Global Study of Successful
Practices
•
Visit A.K. A Coach and Company’s blog site.
Your success is our business
We know what it takes. The tricky - often contradictory - combination of: Inspiration persistence taking risks playing it safe disappointment rewards winning failure (and getting back up again) constructive conflict great teamwork frustration exhilaration success the sleepless nights working the plan letting it all go and being open to brand new ideas sacrifice creating habits that serve you hard work determination dedication effective strategy scrutinizing the data following your intuition celebration Does it seem to you like the rule book from the past has been thrown away? If so, you are not alone. At whatever level you play - today more than ever, business is an art. You can do this. We can help. Helping you succeed Services, products, solutions. For creative companies and people who want to reduce stress and create success.
New Workplace
New Challenges
New Solutions
Introducing Catalyst™
Work of Leaders
®
The job of leadership is challenging.
Work of Leaders® helps to make it a
little easier.
A kind of leadership “how to”, this
unique and meaty tool provides a road
map. Using the framework of Vision,
Alignment, and Execution, it encourages
leaders to understand their own
leadership priorities and behaviors as
well as how these preferences impact
their effectiveness.
Consistently thought-provoking, Work of
Leaders® stimulates fresh
conversations and perspectives
regardless of the leader’s knowledge or
experience. It’s an opportunity for
leaders at all levels of learning to reflect
on how they approach each step of their
job.
Leadership Presence
and Brand
Who are you? What kind of leader do
you choose to be? When you are no
longer in a leadership role, how do you
want to be remembered? What do
others notice about you?
So much of how we show up as leaders
is job driven; the expectations of the
results we need to deliver can often
define who we are as leaders.
Let’s get you out ahead of that. Show
up as the leader you really WANT to be;
not just in the way the job demands.
Coaching
Leadership is an art, which is to say we
never arrive. It’s always a work in
progress; there is always something new
to learn, a growing edge to polish.
Leadership coaching is designed to help
you shorten the curve and hone your
skills, with strong impact.
For leaders at any level – from seasoned leaders with years of experience under their belts, to emerging leaders just starting out.
It will change the way you lead.
The following are trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.:
DiSC®, Work of Leaders® , Time Mastery®, Personal Listening Profile®,
& The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
For more information on these and other valuable Inscape tools, contact us!
“Good leadership consists of motivating people to their highest levels by offering them opportunities, not
obligations. That is how things happen naturally. Life is an opportunity, not an obligation.”
~ John Heider, The Tao of Leadership
The following are trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.:
DiSC®, Work of Leaders® , Time Mastery®, Personal Listening Profile®,
& The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
For more information on these and other valuable Inscape tools, contact us!
Work of Leaders
®
The job of leadership is challenging. Work of Leaders® helps
to make it a little easier.
A kind of leadership “how to”, this unique and meaty tool
provides a road map. Using the framework of Vision,
Alignment, and Execution, it encourages leaders to understand
their own leadership priorities and behaviors as well as how
these preferences impact their effectiveness.
Consistently thought-provoking, Work of Leaders® stimulates
fresh conversations and perspectives regardless of the leader’s
knowledge or experience. It’s an opportunity for leaders at all
levels of learning to reflect on how they approach each step of
their job.
It will change the way you lead.
Coaching
Leadership is an art, which is to say we never arrive. It’s always
a work in progress; there is always something new to learn, a
growing edge to polish. Leadership coaching is designed to
help you shorten the curve and hone your skills, with strong
impact.
For leaders at any level – from seasoned leaders with years of experience under their belts, to emerging leaders just starting out.
“Good leadership consists of motivating people to
their highest levels by offering them opportunities,
not obligations. That is how things happen naturally.
Life is an opportunity, not an obligation.”
~ John Heider, The Tao of Leadership
Leadership Presence and Brand
Who are you? What kind of leader do you choose to be? When
you are no longer in a leadership role, how do you want to be
remembered? What do others notice about you?
So much of how we show up as leaders is job driven; the
expectations of the results we need to deliver can often define
who we are as leaders.
Let’s get you out ahead of that. Show up as the leader you
really WANT to be; not just in the way the job demands.
It will change the way you lead.
The following are trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.:
DiSC®, Work of Leaders® , Time Mastery®, Personal Listening Profile®,
& The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
For more information on these and other valuable Inscape tools, contact us!
Work of Leaders
®
The job of leadership is challenging. Work of Leaders® helps to make it a little easier. A kind of leadership “how to”, this unique and meaty tool provides a road map. Using the framework of Vision, Alignment, and Execution, it encourages leaders to understand their own leadership priorities and behaviors, as well as how these preferences impact their effectiveness. Consistently thought-provoking, Work of Leaders® stimulates fresh conversations and perspectives regardless of the leader’s knowledge or experience. It’s an opportunity for leaders at all levels of learning to reflect on how they approach each step of their job. Work of Leaders® helps leaders take action with personalized tips and strategies that give clear direction and are easy to apply. Context-specific feedback and developmental steps along, with helpful case-in-point narratives, show how progress can play out in real life. This tool uses the third generation of the DiSC® assessment – a research validated learning model – to create a highly personalized learning experience. The profile is leadership-specific with in-depth information, including tips, strategies, and action plans to help leaders become more effective. Discovery Download a Work of Leaders® sample report Download an info brochure on the Work of Leaders® Read Annie’s blog post on the Work of Leaders® View a short video introduction to the Work of Leaders®:
Do you have questions about Work
of Leaders®? Schedule a
Complimentary Discovery Meeting
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Work of Leaders Introduction
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Work of Leaders
®
The job of leadership is challenging. Work of Leaders® helps to make it a little easier. A kind of leadership “how to”, this unique and meaty tool provides a road map. Using the framework of Vision, Alignment, and Execution, it encourages leaders to understand their own leadership priorities and behaviors, as well as how these preferences impact their effectiveness. Consistently thought-provoking, Work of Leaders® stimulates fresh conversations and perspectives regardless of the leader’s knowledge or experience. It’s an opportunity for leaders at all levels of learning to reflect on how they approach each step of their job. Work of Leaders® helps leaders take action with personalized tips and strategies that give clear direction and are easy to apply. Context-specific feedback and developmental steps along, with helpful case-in-point narratives, show how progress can play out in real life. This tool uses the third generation of the DiSC® assessment – a research validated learning model – to create a highly personalized learning experience. The profile is leadership- specific with in-depth information, including tips, strategies, and action plans to help leaders become more effective. Discovery Download a Work of Leaders® sample report Download an info brochure on the Work of Leaders® Read Annie’s blog post on the Work of Leaders® View a short video introduction to the Work of Leaders®:It will change the way you lead.
The following are trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.:
DiSC®, Work of Leaders® , Time Mastery®, Personal Listening Profile®,
& The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
For more information on these and other valuable Inscape tools, contact us!
Do you have questions about Work
of Leaders®? Schedule a
Complimentary Discovery Meeting
Or Contact Us
Work of Leaders Introduction
Run time: 2:42
Coaching
Leadership is an art, which is to say we never arrive – it’s always a work in progress; there is always something new to learn, a growing edge to polish. Leadership coaching is designed to help you shorten the curve and hone your skills, with strong impact. This coaching option is for leaders at any level – seasoned leaders with years of experience under their belts, to emerging leaders just starting out. 1:1 Leadership Coaching programs are custom-designed for the unique needs of each individual leader. And the package is likely to include: • 2 – 4 hours / month of 1:1 coaching (remote or in person) • Essential reading materials • Assessments (e.g. Work of Leaders®, 360 degree feedback) • Leadership support materialsDiscovery
Read Annie’s blog post on the Work of Leaders® Read: Behind Every CEO Should Be Coach
Work of Leaders Introduction
Run time: 2:42
Work of Leaders
®
:
A powerful leadership tool. A kind of “leadership how-to”, Work of Leaders®
uses the framework of Vision, Alignment, and Execution. Because DiSC® is
embedded, it encourages leaders to understand their own leadership
behaviors and how their individual preferences impact their effectiveness.
Get E-Brochure
Coaching
Leadership is an art, which is to say we never arrive – it’s always a work in progress; there is always something new to learn, a growing edge to polish. Leadership coaching is designed to help you shorten the curve and hone your skills, with strong impact. This coaching option is for leaders at any level – seasoned leaders with years of experience under their belts, to emerging leaders just starting out. 1:1 Leadership Coaching programs are custom-designed for the unique needs of each individual leader. And the package is likely to include: • 2 – 4 hours / month of 1:1 coaching (remote or in person) • Essential reading materials • Assessments (e.g. Work of Leaders®, 360 degree feedback) • Leadership support materialsDiscovery
Read Annie’s blog post on the Work of Leaders® Read: Behind Every CEO Should Be Coach
The following are trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.:
DiSC®, Work of Leaders® , Time Mastery®, Personal Listening Profile®,
& The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
For more information on these and other valuable Inscape tools, contact us!
Work of Leaders Introduction
Run time: 2:42
Work of Leaders
®
:
A powerful leadership tool. A kind of “leadership how-to”, Work
of Leaders® uses the framework of Vision, Alignment, and
Execution. Because DiSC® is embedded, it encourages leaders
to understand their own leadership behaviors and how their
individual preferences impact their effectiveness.
Get E-Brochure
The following are trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.:
DiSC®, Work of Leaders® , Time Mastery®, Personal Listening Profile®,
& The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
For more information on these and other valuable Inscape tools, contact us!
Leadership Presence and Brand
Who are you? What kind of leader do you choose to be? When you are no longer in a leadership role, how do you want to be remembered? What do others notice about you? So much of how we show up as leaders is job driven; the expectations of the results we need to deliver can often define who we are as leaders. Let’s get you out ahead of that. Show up as the leader you really WANT to be; not just in the way the job demands. Our leadership presence and branding packages are custom designed to the unique needs of each individual leader. A sample of what the package may include: • 2 – 4 hours / month of 1:1 leadership presence coaching (remote or in person) – focused on developing your unique brand • Essential reading materials • Assessments (e.g. Work of Leaders®, 360 degree feedback) • An assessment of your non-language presence – designed to help you identify and understand your non-verbal preferences / style / habits. (Based in the scientific and practical work of Rudolf Laban [The Mastery of Movement].) • Coaching on how to leverage the non-language aspects of your brand for maximum impact Research on communication shows that only 7% of our effectiveness is a result of our choice of words. This leaves a whopping 93% of effective communication in how you move and your expression! Let’s look again at those statistics on communication: 7% = your choice of words 38% = how you speak (inflection, tone, etc.) 55% = your movement and physical presentation Research also indicates that most people will form an opinion of you within the first few seconds of meeting you; and most of that opinion is based on non-verbal impressions. What impression are you making?
Interested in exploring your
leadership brand? Schedule a
Complimentary Discovery Meeting
Or Contact Us
Leadership Presence and Brand
Who are you? What kind of leader do you choose to be? When you are no longer in a leadership role, how do you want to be remembered? What do others notice about you? So much of how we show up as leaders is job driven; the expectations of the results we need to deliver can often define who we are as leaders. Let’s get you out ahead of that. Show up as the leader you really WANT to be; not just in the way the job demands. Our leadership presence and branding packages are custom designed to the unique needs of each individual leader. A sample of what the package may include: • 2 – 4 hours / month of 1:1 leadership presence coaching (remote or in person) – focused on developing your unique brand • Essential reading materials • Assessments (e.g. Work of Leaders®, 360 degree feedback) • An assessment of your non-language presence – designed to help you identify and understand your non-verbal preferences / style / habits. (Based in the scientific and practical work of Rudolf Laban [The Mastery of Movement].) • Coaching on how to leverage the non-language aspects of your brand for maximum impact Research on communication shows that only 7% of our effectiveness is a result of our choice of words. This leaves a whopping 93% of effective communication in how you move and your expression! Let’s look again at those statistics on communication: 7% = your choice of words 38% = how you speak (inflection, tone, etc.) 55% = your movement and physical presentation Research also indicates that most people will form an opinion of you within the first few seconds of meeting you; and most of that opinion is based on non-verbal impressions. What impression are you making?
Interested in exploring your
leadership brand? Schedule a
Complimentary Discovery Meeting
Or Contact Us
The following are trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.:
DiSC®, Work of Leaders® , Time Mastery®, Personal Listening Profile®,
& The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
For more information on these and other valuable Inscape tools, contact us!
Five Behaviors
“Genuine teamwork remains as
elusive as it has ever been.” Patrick
Lencioni
Is your team ready to do better? A
LOT better?
This game changing program is for
the leadership team that wants to
take it through the roof. Based on
the perennial best-selling Five
Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick
Lencioni, The Five Behaviors of a
Cohesive Team™ is an assessment-
based learning experience that helps
individuals and organizations reveal
what it takes to build a truly cohesive,
high performing team in the most
approachable, competent, and
effective way possible.
Each member of the team receives a
profile, which helps participants
understand their own workplace
behavioral preferences; as well as
how the team as a whole scores on
each of the five competences. It’s a
simple model. And, bringing
together everyone’s personalities /
preferences to form a cohesive,
productive team takes work, but the
payoff can be huge—for individuals,
the team, and the organization.
Training
“If you think training is expensive, try
ignorance.” Peter Drucker
Your team headed down this road?
Are you hesitant because you and
your team have been to some great
trainings, only to have them become
another book on the shelf?
Yeah, we have had that experience
too; nothing is more frustrating than
investing time and money to have
nothing change. The purpose of
training is to create improvement,
change, excellence, profitability,
creativity, skills, and health. That’s
what we want for you and your team.
Coaching
Imagine. Your team dissolving their
barriers to achievement in a way that
is cost effective; time efficient, and
collaborative; leverages the wisdom,
and knowledge of each member
leading to better ideas and decisions;
as well as decisions; and, creates
motivation.
That’s the nutshell of team coaching.
It happens in real time - with real
issues - and generates real results.
For teams at any level in the
organization or company.
The following are trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.:
DiSC®, Work of Leaders® , Time Mastery®, Personal Listening Profile®,
& The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
For more information on these and other valuable assessment tools, contact us!
The following are trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.:
DiSC®, Work of Leaders® , Time Mastery®, Personal Listening Profile®,
& The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
For more information on these and other valuable assessment tools, contact us!
Training
“If you think training is expensive, try ignorance.” Peter Drucker
Your team headed down this road? Are you hesitant because
you and your team have been to some great trainings, only to
have them become another book on the shelf?
Yeah, we have had that experience too; nothing is more
frustrating than investing time and money to have nothing
change. The purpose of training is to create improvement,
change, excellence, profitability, creativity, skills, and health.
That’s what we want for you and your team.
Coaching
Imagine. Your team dissolving their barriers to achievement in
a way that is cost effective; time efficient, and collaborative;
leverages the wisdom, and knowledge of each member leading
to better ideas and decisions; as well as decisions; and, creates
motivation.
That’s the nutshell of team coaching. It happens in real time -
with real issues - and generates real results.
For teams at any level in the organization or company.
Five Behaviors
“Genuine teamwork remains as elusive as it has ever been.”
Patrick Lencioni
Is your team ready to do better? A LOT better?
This game changing program is for the leadership team that
wants to take it through the roof. Based on the perennial
best-selling Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni, The
Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™ is an assessment-based
learning experience that helps individuals and organizations
reveal what it takes to build a truly cohesive, high performing
team in the most approachable, competent, and effective way
possible.
Each member of the team receives a profile, which helps
participants understand their own workplace behavioral
preferences; as well as how the team as a whole scores on
each of the five competences. It’s a simple model. And,
bringing together everyone’s personalities / preferences to
form a cohesive, productive team takes work, but the payoff
can be huge—for individuals, the team, and the organization.
Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
“Genuine teamwork remains as elusive as it has ever been.” Patrick Lencioni There are many reasons teams fail. There’s one proven way to help them succeed. There are several versions of the The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™ program available. Five Behaviors Team Development - Full Program This game changing program is for the leadership team that wants to take it through the roof. Based on the perennial best-selling Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni, The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™ is an assessment-based learning experience that helps individuals and organizations reveal what it takes to build a truly cohesive, high performing team in the most approachable, competent, and effective way possible. Each member of the team receives a profile which helps participants understand their own workplace behavioral preferences, as well as how the team as a whole scores on each of the five competences. It’s a simple model. And, bringing together everyone’s personalities / preferences to form a cohesive, productive team takes work, but the payoff can be huge—for individuals, the team, and the organization. Five Behaviors Team Development - One Day Program Introduce your team to Five Behaviors in a compact, one day facilitation program. Contact Us for more information and a sample report. Five Behaviors Personal Development Fostering a culture of teamwork one person at a time. This new product was created to harness the power of The Five Behaviors™ across the entire organization. The Five Behaviors™: Personal Development solution teaches individuals to become better teammates by integrating Patrick Lencioni’s model at the organizational level. The goal is to completely redefine teamwork and collaboration. Personal Development was designed specifically to work for individuals; participants do not all need to be part of the same team. Rather, participants can carry the takeaways of this program from one team to the next, enabling a culture of teamwork. Learners at all levels of an organization can benefit from this program and adopt its powerful principles, shape behaviors, and create a common language that empowers people to rewrite what it means to work together. Please enjoy these informative videos:
5 Behaviors Results Case Study
(Run time 5:32)
Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
(Run time 3:49)
Patrick Lencioni video, on the Power
of Teamwork (Run time 2:28)
The following are trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.:
DiSC®, Work of Leaders® , Time Mastery®, Personal Listening Profile®,
& The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
For more information on these and other valuable assessment tools, Contact us!
''Miracle on the Hudson”
Sully Sullenberger - who safely landed 155
passengers and crew with a seriously
disabled plane - says they had 208 seconds
to figure out that strategy. He attributes their
success to effective team work:
“In the bad old days, captains were not good
leaders, they didn’t build teams, they were
arrogant and autocratic. (Now) Pilots learn
to use human skills to communicate
information and make decisions collectively,
which creates a shared sense of
responsibility among the team for better
outcomes. The experience and the judgment
my crew and I had developed. . .allowed us
to have the creative reserve to deliver the
airplane full of people to the surface intact.”
— AARP Bulletin interview
July 2014
•
Click Here for a downloadable flier - Team Development.
•
Click Here for a downloadable flier - Personal Development
•
Click Here to download a short 5 Behaviors Results Case Study.
•
Click Here to see if Five Behaviors is right for your team (applicable to Team Development - Full Program).
•
Click Here to get more info on Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions of a Team. See Book Cover
•
Click Here to get info on The Ideal Team Player, brand new from Lencioni. See Book Cover
Contact Us receive a sample report of any of these programs and learn more about Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™.
Is this game changing program
right for your team? Schedule a
Complimentary Discovery Meeting
or Contact Us
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The following are trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.:
DiSC®, Work of Leaders® , Time Mastery®, Personal Listening Profile®,
& The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
For more information on these and other valuable assessment tools, Contact us!
Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
“Genuine teamwork remains as elusive as it has ever been.” Patrick Lencioni There are many reasons teams fail. There’s one proven way to help them succeed. There are several versions of the The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™ program available. Five Behaviors Team Development - Full Program This game changing program is for the leadership team that wants to take it through the roof. Based on the perennial best- selling Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni, The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™ is an assessment-based learning experience that helps individuals and organizations reveal what it takes to build a truly cohesive, high performing team in the most approachable, competent, and effective way possible. Each member of the team receives a profile which helps participants understand their own workplace behavioral preferences, as well as how the team as a whole scores on each of the five competences. It’s a simple model. And, bringing together everyone’s personalities / preferences to form a cohesive, productive team takes work, but the payoff can be huge—for individuals, the team, and the organization. Five Behaviors Team Development - One Day Program Introduce your team to Five Behaviors in a compact, one day facilitation program. Contact Us for more information and a sample report. Five Behaviors Personal Development Fostering a culture of teamwork one person at a time. This new product was created to harness the power of The Five Behaviors™ across the entire organization. The Five Behaviors™: Personal Development solution teaches individuals to become better teammates by integrating Patrick Lencioni’s model at the organizational level. The goal is to completely redefine teamwork and collaboration. Personal Development was designed specifically to work for individuals; participants do not all need to be part of the same team. Rather, participants can carry the takeaways of this program from one team to the next, enabling a culture of teamwork. Learners at all levels of an organization can benefit from this program and adopt its powerful principles, shape behaviors, and create a common language that empowers people to rewrite what it means to work together. Please enjoy these informative videos:
•
Click Here for a downloadable flier - Team Development.
•
Click Here for a downloadable flier - Personal Development
•
Click Here to download a short 5 Behaviors Results Case
Study.
•
Click Here to see if Five Behaviors is right for your team
(applicable to Team Development - Full Program).
•
Click Here to get more info on Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions
of a Team. See Book Cover
•
Click Here to get info on The Ideal Team Player, brand new
from Lencioni. See Book Cover
new update
Contact Us receive a sample report of any of these programs
and learn more about Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™.
''Miracle on the Hudson”
Sully Sullenberger - who safely landed 155
passengers and crew with a seriously
disabled plane - says they had 208 seconds
to figure out that strategy. He attributes their
success to effective team work:
“In the bad old days, captains were not good
leaders, they didn’t build teams, they were
arrogant and autocratic. (Now) Pilots learn
to use human skills to communicate
information and make decisions collectively,
which creates a shared sense of
responsibility among the team for better
outcomes. The experience and the judgment
my crew and I had developed. . .allowed us
to have the creative reserve to deliver the
airplane full of people to the surface intact.”
— AARP Bulletin interview
July 2014
Is this game changing program
right for your team? Schedule a
Complimentary Discovery Meeting
or Contact Us
Patrick Lencioni video, on the Power
of Teamwork (Run time 2:28)
Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
(Run time 3:49)
5 Behaviors Results Case Study
(Run time 5:32)
Coaching
Imagine. Your team dissolving their barriers to achievement in a way that is cost effective, time efficient, and collaborative; leverages the wisdom, and knowledge of each member leading to better ideas, as well as decisions; and, creates motivation. That’s the nutshell of team coaching. It happens in real time - with real issues - and generates real results. It’s for teams at any level in the organization or company The benefits of team coaching are enormous, and these are just few: 1. It’s affordable. 1:1 coaching is an excellent development tool, and sometimes the investment is out of reach. Team coaching gets results, in a more cost-effective approach. 2. It’s time efficient. Related to affordability, team coaching provides a lot of “bang for the invested buck”! For each hour in a team coaching session, all members of your team receive the benefit. 3. It accelerates motivation and results. One of the key benefits of coaching is accountability. In team coaching, the responsibility is not just to the coach, it’s to the entire team! This can add energetic momentum and accelerate motivation as well as progress. 4. There is rapid access to multiple perspectives. Coaching provides perspective. With team coaching, members have immediate access to as many perspectives as there are people in the room. 5. More ideas equals better decisions. The sharing of multiple perspectives generates a broader range of idea which leads to better decision making. 6. Cross-pollination of resources and wisdom. The team has a great deal of knowledge and resources; however, in a regular team meeting, these are often not shared. Team coaching encourages the sharing of team knowledge, enhancing the ability of everyone on the team to do a better job. 7. Shared success. Sure, team coaching helps the team to address and resolve challenges. It also helps the team to share and celebrate their successes. And you know. . .success breeds success. It feels good so teams will want to create more! Team coaching is a facilitated group process led by a professional coach and created with the intention of maximizing the combined energy, experience, and wisdom of the participants to achieve organizational and individual goals.
Is team coaching a good fit for
your team? Find out in a
Complimentary Discovery Meeting
Or Contact Us
Coaching
Imagine. Your team dissolving their barriers to achievement in a way that is cost effective, time efficient, and collaborative; leverages the wisdom, and knowledge of each member leading to better ideas, as well as decisions; and, creates motivation. That’s the nutshell of team coaching. It happens in real time - with real issues - and generates real results. It’s for teams at any level in the organization or company The benefits of team coaching are enormous, and these are just few: 1. It’s affordable. 1:1 coaching is an excellent development tool, and sometimes the investment is out of reach. Team coaching gets results, in a more cost-effective approach. 2. It’s time efficient. Related to affordability, team coaching provides a lot of “bang for the invested buck”! For each hour in a team coaching session, all members of your team receive the benefit. 3. It accelerates motivation and results. One of the key benefits of coaching is accountability. In team coaching, the responsibility is not just to the coach, it’s to the entire team! This can add energetic momentum and accelerate motivation as well as progress. 4. There is rapid access to multiple perspectives. Coaching provides perspective. With team coaching, members have immediate access to as many perspectives as there are people in the room. 5. More ideas equals better decisions. The sharing of multiple perspectives generates a broader range of idea which leads to better decision making. 6. Cross-pollination of resources and wisdom. The team has a great deal of knowledge and resources; however, in a regular team meeting, these are often not shared. Team coaching encourages the sharing of team knowledge, enhancing the ability of everyone on the team to do a better job. 7. Shared success. Sure, team coaching helps the team to address and resolve challenges. It also helps the team to share and celebrate their successes. And you know. . .success breeds success. It feels good so teams will want to create more! Team coaching is a facilitated group process led by a professional coach and created with the intention of maximizing the combined energy, experience, and wisdom of the participants to achieve organizational and individual goals.
Is team coaching a good fit for
your team? Find out in a
Complimentary Discovery Meeting
Or Contact Us
Training
“If you think training is expensive, try ignorance”. Peter Drucker Your team headed down this road? Are you hesitant because you and your team have been to some great trainings, only to have them become another book on the shelf? Yeah, we have had that experience too; nothing is more frustrating than investing time and money to have nothing change. The purpose of training is to create improvement, change, excellence, profitability, creativity, skills, and health. That’s what we want for you and your team. Teams of all descriptions and levels can benefit from training: • Teams collectively responsible for delivering results • Work groups • Directs who report to the same manager • Boards • Sales groups • Committees What kind of team do you have? Team training can be custom designed to suit your needs. And we recommend team training utilizing the powerful programs in the DiSC® family below:
The following are trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.:
DiSC®, Work of Leaders® , Time Mastery®, Personal Listening Profile®,
& The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
For more information on these and other valuable assessment tools, contact us!
Developing Excellence at All Levels
Everything DiSC® - increase understanding; improve relationships and communication; reduce conflict. Using the third
generation of DiSC® assessments, a research-validated learning model, participants learn their own style preferences, as
well as how to identify the styles of others.
Click here for a downloadable brochure on the following DiSC® assessments
Note: DiSC® assessments: are delivered in an on-line electronic platform, easily accessible from any computer.
Workplace:
This is the basic assessment in the Everything DiSC® family. Participants
discover their own DiSC® styles and learn how their preferences affect their
workplace priorities as well as relationships. DiSC® Workplace can be used with
everyone in an organization, regardless of their title or role.
Get E-Brochure
Discover the Power of We
Run time: 1:27
Everything DiSC Workplace Introductions
Run time: 4:02
How NOT to Delegate
Run time: 1:03
More effective delegation
Run time: 1:03
Sales:
Designed for people in sales at any level in a company. Participants discover
their DiSC® sales preferences and learn how to adapt their own style to meet
the needs of customers. Knowing how to “speak the client’s language” means
more effective sales results.
Get E-Brochure
Productive Conflict:
Everything DiSC® Productive Conflict helps learners improve self-awareness
around conflict behaviors. Rather than focus on a step-by-step process for
conflict resolution, Productive Conflict provides learners with techniques to curb
destructive behaviors and effectively respond to conflict situations. With highly
personalized content, the program provides valuable information specific to a
learner’s responses to the assessment and to their corresponding DiSC® style.
The program features DiSC in conflict, provides reasons behind destructive
responses, and offers strategies to reframe productive responses to conflict
situations.
Get E-Brochure
Ineffective customer approach
Run time: 0:42
Effective customer approach
Run time: 0:40
Work of Leaders Introduction
Run time: 2:42
Work of Leaders
®
:
A powerful leadership tool. A kind of “leadership how-to”, Work of Leaders®
uses the framework of Vision, Alignment, and Execution. Because DiSC® is
embedded, it encourages leaders to understand their own leadership behaviors
and how their individual preferences impact their effectiveness.
Get E-Brochure
Automatic Thoughts In Conflict
Run time: :37
Introduction Productive Conflict
Run time: 3.46
Management:
Specifically designed for those in management positions. Managers learn about
their strengths and challenges, as well as how to adapt to meet the needs of
their directs reports – resulting in managers becoming more effective in their
jobs.
Get E-Brochure
Agile EQ:
This profile will help your team develop the emotional intelligence necessary to
support a thriving agile culture. Participants learn to read the emotional and
interpersonal needs of a situation in order to respond accordingly.
Get E-Brochure
Training
“If you think training is expensive, try ignorance”. Peter Drucker Your team headed down this road? Are you hesitant because you and your team have been to some great trainings, only to have them become another book on the shelf? Yeah, we have had that experience too; nothing is more frustrating than investing time and money to have nothing change. The purpose of training is to create improvement, change, excellence, profitability, creativity, skills, and health. That’s what we want for you and your team. Teams of all descriptions and levels can benefit from training: • Teams collectively responsible for delivering results • Work groups • Directs who report to the same manager • Boards • Sales groups • Committees What kind of team do you have? Team training can be custom designed to suit your needs. And we recommend team training utilizing the powerful programs in the DiSC® family below:
The following are trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.:
DiSC®, Work of Leaders® , Time Mastery®, Personal Listening Profile®,
& The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
For more information on these and other valuable assessment tools, contact us!
Developing Excellence at All Levels
Everything DiSC® - increase understanding; improve relationships
and communication; reduce conflict. Using the third generation of
DiSC® assessments, a research-validated learning model,
participants learn their own style preferences, as well as how to
identify the styles of others.
Click here for a downloadable brochure on the following DiSC®
assessments
Note: DiSC® assessments: are delivered in an on-line electronic
platform, easily accessible from any computer.
Workplace:
This is the basic assessment in the
Everything DiSC® family.
Participants discover their own
DiSC® styles and learn how their
preferences affect their workplace
priorities as well as relationships.
DiSC® Workplace can be used with
everyone in an organization,
regardless of their title or role.
Get E-Brochure
Sales:
Designed for people in sales at any
level in a company. Participants
discover their DiSC® sales
preferences and learn how to
adapt their own style to meet the
needs of customers. Knowing how
to “speak the client’s language”
means more effective sales
results.
Get E-Brochure
Productive Conflict:
Everything DiSC® Productive
Conflict helps learners improve
self-awareness around conflict
behaviors. Rather than focus on
a step-by-step process for
conflict resolution, Productive
Conflict provides learners with
techniques to curb destructive
behaviors and effectively
respond to conflict situations.
With highly personalized
content, the program provides
valuable information specific to
a learner’s responses to the
assessment and to their
corresponding DiSC® style. The
program features DiSC in
conflict, provides reasons
behind destructive responses,
and offers strategies to reframe
productive responses to conflict
situations.
Get E-Brochure
Work of Leaders
®
:
A powerful leadership tool. A
kind of “leadership how-to”,
Work of Leaders® uses the
framework of Vision, Alignment,
and Execution. Because DiSC® is
embedded, it encourages
leaders to understand their own
leadership behaviors and how
their individual preferences
impact their effectiveness.
Get E-Brochure
Work of Leaders Introduction
Run time: 2:42
Ineffective customer approach
Run time: 0:42
Effective customer approach
Run time: 0:40
Introduction Productive Conflict
Run time: 3.46
Automatic Thoughts In Conflict
Run time: :37
Management:
Specifically designed for those in
management positions. Managers
learn about their strengths and
challenges, as well as how to
adapt to meet the needs of their
directs reports – resulting in
managers becoming more
effective in their jobs.
Get E-Brochure
Everything DiSC Workplace Introductions
Run time: 4:02
Discover the Power of We
Run time: 1:27
How NOT to Delegate
Run time: 1:03
More effective delegation
Run time: 1:03
Agile EQ:
This profile will help your team
develop the emotional
intelligence necessary to support
a thriving agile culture.
Participants learn to read the
emotional and interpersonal
needs of a situation in order to
respond accordingly.
Get E-Brochure
Leaders
Leadership is an art, which is to say we
never arrive. It’s always a work in
progress; there is always something new
to learn, a growing edge to polish.
Leadership coaching Is designed to help
you shorten the curve and hone your
skills, with strong impact.
For leaders at any level – from seasoned
leaders with years of experience under
their belts, to emerging leaders just
starting out.
Entrepreneurs
Coaching is designed to meet the
unique needs of business owners who
are creative in their areas.
We specialize in coaching for Boomers’
Encore Careers; and Solo-preneurs
(small business owners going it alone!).
Entrepreneurs, highly motivated and
imaginative, are often challenged to
create the structures necessary to focus
their ideas and deliver successful
businesses. This coaching program is
designed to bring your “right brain”
creativity together with that much
needed “left brain” structure, so you can
the create success you envision.
Executives
Coaching focuses on the unique needs
of executives. The coach is a Board
Certified Coach who used to sit in the
CEO chair.
That’s me. Annie. I get it. There are
things about being in an executive role
that you can never know until you get
there; I don’t care with whom you talk
or how many great seminars you
attend. Lonely at the top? Of course
you are. You’re in charge!
Executive Coaching provides you with
unique support – I’m on your side -
which is nice. It’s also a very smart
investment. And profitable, 529% ROI.
(really!). But that’s not the end of the
story. Financial benefits from employee
retention boasted the overall ROI to
788%!
“Three-quarters (77%) of the respondents indicated that coaching had a significant or very significant impact on at least one of
nine business impact areas (including work quality, productivity, employee retention and satisfaction, as well as customer
satisfaction). More than half (60%) were able to identify specific financial benefits that came as a result of their coaching.”
Executive Coaching: The ROI of Building Leadership One Executive at a Time
Merrill C. Anderson Ph.D.
Executives
Coaching focuses on the unique needs of executives. The
coach is a Board Certified Coach who used to sit in the CEO
chair.
That’s me. Annie. I get it. There are things about being in an
executive role that you can never know until you get there; I
don’t care with whom you talk or how many great seminars
you attend. Lonely at the top? Of course you are. You’re in
charge!
Executive Coaching provides you with unique support – I’m on
your side - which is nice. It’s also a very smart investment. And
profitable, 529% ROI. (really!). But that’s not the end of the
story. Financial benefits from employee retention boasted the
overall ROI to 788%!
Leaders
Leadership is an art, which is to say we never arrive. It’s always
a work in progress; there is always something new to learn, a
growing edge to polish. Leadership coaching Is designed to
help you shorten the curve and hone your skills, with strong
impact.
For leaders at any level – from seasoned leaders with years of
experience under their belts, to emerging leaders just starting
out.
Entrepreneurs
Coaching is designed to meet the unique needs of business
owners who are creative in their areas.
We specialize in coaching for Boomers’ Encore Careers; and
Solo-preneurs (small business owners going it alone!).
Entrepreneurs, highly motivated and imaginative, are often
challenged to create the structures necessary to focus their
ideas and deliver successful businesses. This coaching
program is designed to bring your “right brain” creativity
together with that much needed “left brain” structure, so you
can the create success you envision.
“Three-quarters (77%) of the respondents indicated that
coaching had a significant or very significant impact on at
least one of nine business impact areas (including work
quality, productivity, employee retention and satisfaction, as
well as customer satisfaction). More than half (60%) were
able to identify specific financial benefits that came as a result
of their coaching.”
Executive Coaching: The ROI of Building Leadership One Executive at a Time
Merrill C. Anderson Ph.D.
Executives
Coaching focuses on the unique needs of executives. The coach is a Board Certified Coach who used to sit in the CEO chair. That’s me. Annie. I get it. There are things about being in an executive role that you can never know until you get there; I don’t care with whom you talk or how many great seminars you attend. Lonely at the top? Of course you are. You’re in charge! Executive Coaching provides you with unique support – I’m on your side - which is nice. It’s also a very smart investment. And profitable, 529% ROI. (really!). But that’s not the end of the story. Financial benefits from employee retention boasted the overall ROI to 788%! So whether you are an executive, seeking to hone your growing edge - or a company, looking for ways to develop your top talent - Executive Coaching is a cost-effective choice. Packages are custom designed, based on your unique needs. Components might include: • 1:1 results focused coaching (virtual or in person) • Self-awareness inventory /development, including assessments • 360 degree assessment • Skill development in interpersonal relationships, listening ability and capacity for empathy • On site "shadow" coaching • Personal and company assessments • Goal achievement, professional / personal vision and mission • Stress reduction • Work / life efficiency and enjoyment • Organization / time management • Leadership presence and “brand”Discovery
ROI of Executive Coaching summary Read Annie’s blog on the Work of Leaders®
The following are trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.:
DiSC®, Work of Leaders® , Time Mastery®, Personal Listening Profile®,
& The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
For more information on these and other valuable assessment tools, contact us!
Work of Leaders Introduction
Run time: 2:42
Work of Leaders
®
:
A powerful leadership tool. A kind of “leadership how-to”, Work of Leaders®
uses the framework of Vision, Alignment, and Execution. Because DiSC® is
embedded, it encourages leaders to understand their own leadership behaviors
and how their individual preferences impact their effectiveness.
Get E-Brochure
Executives
Coaching focuses on the unique needs of executives. The coach is a Board Certified Coach who used to sit in the CEO chair. That’s me. Annie. I get it. There are things about being in an executive role that you can never know until you get there; I don’t care with whom you talk or how many great seminars you attend. Lonely at the top? Of course you are. You’re in charge! Executive Coaching provides you with unique support – I’m on your side - which is nice. It’s also a very smart investment. And profitable, 529% ROI. (really!). But that’s not the end of the story. Financial benefits from employee retention boasted the overall ROI to 788%! So whether you are an executive, seeking to hone your growing edge - or a company, looking for ways to develop your top talent - Executive Coaching is a cost-effective choice. Packages are custom designed, based on your unique needs. Components might include: • 1:1 results focused coaching (virtual or in person) • Self-awareness inventory /development, including assessments • 360 degree assessment • Skill development in interpersonal relationships, listening ability and capacity for empathy • On site "shadow" coaching • Personal and company assessments • Goal achievement, professional / personal vision and mission • Stress reduction • Work / life efficiency and enjoyment • Organization / time management • Leadership presence and “brand”Discovery
ROI of Executive Coaching summary Read Annie’s blog on the Work of Leaders®
The following are trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.:
DiSC®, Work of Leaders® , Time Mastery®, Personal Listening Profile®,
& The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
For more information on these and other valuable assessment tools, contact us!
Work of Leaders Introduction
Run time: 2:42
Work of Leaders
®
:
A powerful leadership tool. A kind of “leadership how-to”, Work
of Leaders® uses the framework of Vision, Alignment, and
Execution. Because DiSC® is embedded, it encourages leaders to
understand their own leadership behaviors and how their
individual preferences impact their effectiveness.
Get E-Brochure
Leaders
Leadership is an art, which is to say we never arrive. It’s always a work in progress; there is always something new to learn, a growing edge to polish. Leadership coaching is designed to help you shorten the curve and hone your skills, with strong impact. This coaching option is for leaders at any level – from seasoned leaders with years of experience under their belts, to emerging leaders just starting out. 1:1 Leadership Coaching programs are custom-designed for the unique needs of each individual leader. And the package is likely to include: • 2 – 4 hours / month of 1:1 coaching (remote or in person) • Essential reading materials • Assessments (e.g. Work of Leaders®, 360 degree feedback) • Leadership support materialsDiscovery
Read Annie’s blog post on the Work of Leaders® Read: Behind Every CEO Should Be Coach
The following are trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.:
DiSC®, Work of Leaders® , Time Mastery®, Personal Listening Profile®,
& The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
For more information on these and other valuable assessment tools, contact us!
Work of Leaders Introduction
Run time: 2:42
Work of Leaders
®
:
A powerful leadership tool. A kind of “leadership how-to”, Work of Leaders®
uses the framework of Vision, Alignment, and Execution. Because DiSC® is
embedded, it encourages leaders to understand their own leadership behaviors
and how their individual preferences impact their effectiveness.
Get E-Brochure
Leaders
Leadership is an art, which is to say we never arrive. It’s always a work in progress; there is always something new to learn, a growing edge to polish. Leadership coaching is designed to help you shorten the curve and hone your skills, with strong impact. This coaching option is for leaders at any level – from seasoned leaders with years of experience under their belts, to emerging leaders just starting out. 1:1 Leadership Coaching programs are custom-designed for the unique needs of each individual leader. And the package is likely to include: • 2 – 4 hours / month of 1:1 coaching (remote or in person) • Essential reading materials • Assessments (e.g. Work of Leaders®, 360 degree feedback) • Leadership support materialsDiscovery
Read Annie’s blog post on the Work of Leaders® Read: Behind Every CEO Should Be Coach
The following are trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.:
DiSC®, Work of Leaders® , Time Mastery®, Personal Listening Profile®,
& The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
For more information on these and other valuable assessment tools, contact us!
Work of Leaders Introduction
Run time: 2:42
Work of Leaders
®
:
A powerful leadership tool. A kind of “leadership how-to”, Work
of Leaders® uses the framework of Vision, Alignment, and
Execution. Because DiSC® is embedded, it encourages leaders
to understand their own leadership behaviors and how their
individual preferences impact their effectiveness.
Get E-Brochure
Entrepreneurs
Coaching is designed to meet the unique needs of business owners who are creative in their areas. We specialize in coaching for: • Boomers interested in Encore Careers • Solo-preneurs (small business owners going it alone!).
Entrepreneurship and running your own business your own way is exciting! It can also be extremely challenging.
Highly motivated and imaginative, entrepreneurs are often challenged to create the structures necessary to focus their ideas
and deliver successful businesses. It can also be a lonely adventure, if you are on your own.
This coaching program is designed to bring your “right brain” creativity together with that much needed “left brain” structure, so
you can create the success you envision. Coaching provides the support, inspiration, structure, and accountability to get
through the stuck points, clarify your intentions, find resources, gain perspective, and navigate transitions effectively.
Discovery
What’s an Encore Career and why might I need a coach? Solo-preneur? Have a look at 5 Rules of Solo-preneur Success.
Entrepreneurs
Coaching is designed to meet the unique needs of business owners who are creative in their areas. We specialize in coaching for: • Boomers interested in Encore Careers • Solo-preneurs (small business owners going it alone!).
Entrepreneurship and running your own business your own way
is exciting! It can also be extremely challenging.
Highly motivated and imaginative, entrepreneurs are often
challenged to create the structures necessary to focus their ideas
and deliver successful businesses. It can also be a lonely
adventure, if you are on your own.
This coaching program is designed to bring your “right brain”
creativity together with that much needed “left brain” structure,
so you can create the success you envision. Coaching provides
the support, inspiration, structure, and accountability to get
through the stuck points, clarify your intentions, find resources,
gain perspective, and navigate transitions effectively.
Discovery
What’s an Encore Career and why might I need a coach? Solo-preneur? Have a look at 5 Rules of Solo-preneur Success.
Creative Gap™
A road map for innovation, this model is
a key feature of all our innovation
services and a guide for navigating the
rapidly changing landscape in which we
live. Follow this model, and you will
always know where you are in the
process and what comes next.
Innovation Training
Innovative thinking skills are at the top
of the list for most companies and
teams – these days the ability to
survive and thrive depends upon it.
Even if you are a "Doodler", aka "A
Casual Explorer of Innovation, we've
got you covered!
Change / Transition
Our world is changing rapidly; the rate
of change is accelerating. We need
flexibility, new skills, new attitudes, new
structures and lots of creativity in order
to effectively deal with these changes.
Our coaching programs can prepare you
for these changes.
Wiley survey: 5900 respondents
76% of participants would voluntarily spend time attending training for "Innovative thinking skills".
“We live in a society where everything is idiot-proof. . .There is a slight problem with living this way. Idiot-
proofing is also genius-proofing. Idiot-proofing reduces the impact of judgment. On the Enterprise, all the
rules can be broken if there is a good reason. Greatness is usually achieved by trying something different or
putting existing things together in new and unconventional ways. It’s called innovation.”
~~Dave Marinaccio, All I really need to know I learned from watching Star Trek
Change / Transition
Our world is changing rapidly; the rate
of change is accelerating. We need
flexibility, new skills, new attitudes, new
structures and lots of creativity in order
to effectively deal with these changes.
Our coaching programs can prepare you
for these changes.
Innovation Training
Innovative thinking skills are at the top
of the list for most companies and
teams – these days the ability to survive
and thrive depends upon it. Even if you
are a "Doodler", aka "A Casual Explorer
of Innovation, we've got you covered!
Creative Gap™
A road map for innovation, this model is
a key feature of all our innovation
services and a guide for navigating the
rapidly changing landscape in which we
live. Follow this model, and you will
always know where you are in the
process and what comes next.
Wiley survey: 5900 respondents
76% of participants would voluntarily spend time attending training for "Innovative thinking skills".
“We live in a society where everything is
idiot-proof. . .There is a slight problem with
living this way. Idiot-proofing is also genius-
proofing. Idiot-proofing reduces the impact
of judgment. On the Enterprise, all the
rules can be broken if there is a good
reason. Greatness is usually achieved by
trying something different or putting
existing things together in new and
unconventional ways. It’s called
innovation.”
~~Dave Marinaccio, All I really need to know I learned
from watching Star Trek
Creative Gap™
A road map for innovation, this model is a key feature of all our innovation services and a guide for navigating the rapidly changing landscape in which we live. In such a climate, it is essential that we are able to leverage BOTH creativity and structure to create success (and remain sane ). The Creative Gap™ is a template for harnessing structure and creativity - in the right order and at the right time. Follow this model, and you will always know where you are in the process and what comes next. This interactive model has 7 distinct stages: • Intention • Vision • Engaging Creative Energy and Exploring Possibilities • Planning • Choosing Actions • Dissolving Challenges • Taking Inspired Action Steps The thing is, we are always somewhere in the Creative Gap™; whatever project we take on or problem we face. We can move through the Gap™ in a few seconds; or it can take decades. And, whatever the timeline, this unique model provides guidance, as well as a compass; so we know HOW to navigate and WHERE we are at any given point. The Creative Force of Challenges We also use The Creative Gap™ to explore the novel idea that “challenge” is a part of the fiber of the creative process; the grist for growth and an essential ingredient in making a vision real.
Want to find out how The Creative Gap™ could
help you and/or your company?
Schedule a complimentary Discovery Meeting
Or Contact Us
Pocket Creativity Coach™
Everyone needs a good coach. This one fits in your pocket!
These beautiful cards are designed to help you bridge the "right brain - left brain" gap. Put the Coach in
your pocket with a deck of 38 powerful, creativity-provoking, and action generating cards.
Includes your choice of leather carrying pouch or one of 5 brightly colored silk snap pouches.
Contact Us to order
Click this link to register for an Innovation Mind session.
Read Annie’s blog: “A Failure of Creativity – The Demise of Hostess”
FREE! Get Results Guide
Creative Gap™
A road map for innovation, this model is a key feature of all our innovation services and a guide for navigating the rapidly changing landscape in which we live. In such a climate, it is essential that we are able to leverage BOTH creativity and structure to create success (and remain sane ). The Creative Gap™ is a template for harnessing structure and creativity - in the right order and at the right time. Follow this model, and you will always know where you are in the process and what comes next. This interactive model has 7 distinct stages: • Intention • Vision • Engaging Creative Energy and Exploring Possibilities • Planning • Choosing Actions • Dissolving Challenges • Taking Inspired Action Steps The thing is, we are always somewhere in the Creative Gap™; whatever project we take on or problem we face. We can move through the Gap™ in a few seconds; or it can take decades. And, whatever the timeline, this unique model provides guidance, as well as a compass; so we know HOW to navigate and WHERE we are at any given point. The Creative Force of Challenges We also use The Creative Gap™ to explore the novel idea that “challenge” is a part of the fiber of the creative process; the grist for growth and an essential ingredient in making a vision real.
Want to find out how The Creative Gap™ could
help you and/or your company?
Schedule a complimentary Discovery Meeting
Or Contact Us
Pocket Creativity Coach™
Everyone needs a good coach. This one fits in your pocket!
These beautiful cards are designed to help
you bridge the "right brain - left brain" gap.
Put the Coach in your pocket with a deck of
38 powerful, creativity-provoking, and action
generating cards.
Includes your choice of leather carrying
pouch or one of 5 brightly colored silk snap pouches.
Contact Us to order
Click this link to register for an Innovation Mind session.
Read Annie’s blog: “A Failure of Creativity – The Demise of
Hostess”
FREE! Get Results Guide
Innovation Training
Innovative thinking skills are at the top of the list for most
companies and teams – these days the ability to survive and
thrive depend upon it.
Seeking an “all in – hey we are really serious about it!” innovation
development program? Or are you a “Doodler”, aka “A Casual
Explorer of Innovation”? Either way, we’ve got you covered!
“All In” Innovation Development Program
This program is for the team / company interested in
fostering an innovation culture. There is a significant
investment of resources, therefore the “All-In” is for those
who have already made a strong commitment to
innovation. The program is custom designed to suit
unique needs, and typically includes these components:
o
Pre-work
▪
Reading
▪
Assessment (We utilize Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™ for in-tact teams; Everything DiSC™ for
others)
▪
Creativity development practice
o
Facilitation (on site)
▪
De-brief of pre-work
▪
Training / facilitation around assessment program and the Creative Gap™ tool
o
Coaching
▪
Individual and Team
Introduction to Innovation: Doodling aka The Casual Explorer of Innovation
Are you an individual wanted to develop your personal innovative thinking skills? A company or team just beginning
your exploration of innovation?
Then the “Doodling” program is a good place to start! Contact Us
The following are trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.:
DiSC®, Work of Leaders® , Time Mastery®, Personal Listening Profile®,
& The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
For more information on these and other valuable assessment tools, contact us!
Which is the right fit for your team / company?
“Doodling”? The “All In” program? Let’s find out!
Schedule your complimentary Discovery Meeting or
Contact Us.
Pocket Creativity Coach™
Everyone needs a good coach. This one fits in your pocket!
These beautiful cards are designed to help you bridge the "right brain - left brain" gap. Put the Coach in
your pocket with a deck of 38 powerful, creativity-provoking, and action generating cards.
Includes your choice of leather carrying pouch or one of 5 brightly colored silk snap pouches.
Contact Us to order
Click this link to register for an Innovation Mind session.
Read Annie’s blog: “A Failure of Creativity – The Demise of Hostess”
FREE! Get Results Guide
Innovation Training
Innovative thinking skills are at the top of the list for most
companies and teams – these days the ability to survive
and thrive depend upon it.
Seeking an “all in – hey we are really serious about it!”
innovation development program? Or are you a “Doodler”,
aka “A Casual Explorer of Innovation”? Either way, we’ve got
you covered!
“All In” Innovation Development Program
This program is for the team / company interested in
fostering an innovation culture. There is a significant
investment of resources, therefore the “All-In” is for
those who have already made a strong commitment
to innovation. The program is custom designed to
suit unique needs, and typically includes these
components:
o
Pre-work
▪
Reading
▪
Assessment (We utilize Five Behaviors of a
Cohesive Team™ for in-tact teams;
Everything DiSC™ for others)
▪
Creativity development practice
o
Facilitation (on site)
▪
De-brief of pre-work
▪
Training / facilitation around assessment
program and the Creative Gap™ tool
o
Coaching
▪
Individual and Team
Introduction to Innovation: Doodling aka The
Casual Explorer of Innovation
Are you an individual
wanted to develop
your personal
innovative thinking
skills? A company or
team just beginning
your exploration of
innovation?
Then the “Doodling” program is a good place to start!
Contact Us
The following are trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.:
DiSC®, Work of Leaders® , Time Mastery®, Personal Listening Profile®,
& The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
For more information on these and other valuable assessment tools, contact us!
Which is the right fit for your team / company?
“Doodling”? The “All In” program? Let’s find out!
Schedule your complimentary Discovery Meeting or
Contact Us.
Pocket Creativity Coach™
Everyone needs a good coach. This one fits in your
pocket!
These beautiful cards are designed
to help you bridge the "right brain -
left brain" gap. Put the Coach in
your pocket with a deck of 38
powerful, creativity-provoking, and
action generating cards.
Includes your choice of leather carrying pouch or one of 5
brightly colored silk snap pouches.
Contact Us to order
Click this link to register for an Innovation Mind session.
Read Annie’s blog: “A Failure of Creativity – The Demise
of Hostess”
FREE! Get Results Guide
Change and the 21st Century
When we read the words above at the beginning of the new century, we could not have imagined sitting here today, considering them to be an understatement! Our world is changing rapidly; and the rate of change is accelerating. We need flexibility, new skills, new attitudes, new structures and lots of creativity in order to effectively deal with these changes. Structure and creativity. This is the essential combination; the ability to bring “right brain” (creativity) and “left brain” (structure) together, so you can establish intentional transition. Our change and transition facilitation services are based on a simple premise:Change happens. Transition can be designed.
The goals are also simple and powerful: 1) To help you, your team, your company understand and gain perspective on the unique changes occurring in your environment 2) To increase your capacity to become more comfortable with change 3) Support the development of a transition plan for navigating these changes 4) Help you operationalize that plan 5) Ultimately become a team / company that can be openly pro-active about managing change and designing transition; i.e. increase resilience, flexibility and creative thinking
To explore our change and transition
services, schedule a complimentary
Discovery Meeting Or Contact Us
Click this link to register for an Innovation Mind session.
Read Annie’s blog: “A Failure of Creativity – The Demise of Hostess”
FREE! Get Results Guide
Pocket Creativity Coach™
Everyone needs a good coach. This one fits in your pocket!
These beautiful cards are designed to help you bridge the "right brain - left brain" gap. Put the Coach in
your pocket with a deck of 38 powerful, creativity-provoking, and action generating cards.
Includes your choice of leather carrying pouch or one of 5 brightly colored silk snap pouches.
Contact Us to order
Change and the 21st Century
When we read the words above at the beginning of the new century, we could not have imagined sitting here today, considering them to be an understatement! Our world is changing rapidly; and the rate of change is accelerating. We need flexibility, new skills, new attitudes, new structures and lots of creativity in order to effectively deal with these changes. Structure and creativity. This is the essential combination; the ability to bring “right brain” (creativity) and “left brain” (structure) together, so you can establish intentional transition. Our change and transition facilitation services are based on a simple premise:Change happens. Transition can be
designed.
The goals are also simple and powerful: 1) To help you, your team, your company understand and gain perspective on the unique changes occurring in your environment 2) To increase your capacity to become more comfortable with change 3) Support the development of a transition plan for navigating these changes 4) Help you operationalize that plan 5) Ultimately become a team / company that can be openly pro-active about managing change and designing transition; i.e. increase resilience, flexibility and creative thinking
To explore our change and
transition services, schedule a
complimentary Discovery
Meeting Or Contact Us
Click this link to register for an Innovation Mind session.
Read Annie’s blog: “A Failure of Creativity – The Demise of
Hostess”
FREE! Get Results Guide
Pocket Creativity Coach™
Everyone needs a good coach. This one fits in your pocket!
These beautiful cards are designed to help
you bridge the "right brain - left brain" gap.
Put the Coach in your pocket with a deck of
38 powerful, creativity-provoking, and action
generating cards.
Includes your choice of leather carrying
pouch or one of 5 brightly colored silk snap pouches.
Contact Us to order
About Us
I am a recovering. . .executive! I
stepped down - in 2005 - from my
position as President and CEO at a
company I had been with for 16
years. However, if you dial back a
couple of decades to the time when
I was new to the CEO chair, I
realized this was like nothing else I
had ever done. My previous
experience in the arts, and as an
actress, cultivated a fascination
with motivation and human
behavior. Observing myself in this
new role, it didn’t take me long to
figure out that I needed help!
Our Clients
We are privileged to work with
amazing people! Here’s just one:
“Annie’s presence simply ignites
collaboration. Her inviting
presentation and expert mix of
content and experiential application
evokes passion and purpose. I love
her work!” - Kathlyn Hendricks, Ph.D,
BC-DMT Author of Conscious Loving and
Lasting Love
Click on the “more info” link below to meet more of our fabulous clients!
Press Kit
Want some details? Get them here,
including Annie’s bio, resume and
photos. You can also listen to a CBS
radio interview and view the latest
“20 Minutes to Business Insights”
resource webinar. Learn about our
mission, vision and core values. Click
on the “more info” link below to visit
the Press Kit page.
Our Vision You. Succeeding.
The following are trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.:
DiSC®, Work of Leaders® , Time Mastery®, Personal Listening Profile®,
& The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
For more information on these and other valuable assessment tools, contact us!
About Us
I am a recovering. . .executive! I
stepped down - in 2005 - from my
position as President and CEO at a
company I had been with for 16
years. However, if you dial back a
couple of decades to the time when
I was new to the CEO chair, I
realized this was like nothing else I
had ever done. My previous
experience in the arts, and as an
actress, cultivated a fascination
with motivation and human
behavior. Observing myself in this
new role, it didn’t take me long to
figure out that I needed help!
Press Kit
Want some details? Get them here,
including Annie’s bio, resume and
photos. You can also listen to a CBS
radio interview and view the latest
“20 Minutes to Business Insights”
resource webinar. Learn about our
mission, vision and core values. Click
on the “more info” link below to visit
the Press Kit page.
Our Vision You. Succeeding.
Our Clients
We are privileged to work with
amazing people! Here’s just one:
“Annie’s presence simply ignites
collaboration. Her inviting
presentation and expert mix of
content and experiential application
evokes passion and purpose. I love
her work!” - Kathlyn Hendricks, Ph.D,
BC-DMT Author of Conscious Loving and
Lasting Love
Click on the “more info” link below to meet more of our fabulous clients!
The following are trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.:
DiSC®, Work of Leaders® , Time Mastery®, Personal Listening Profile®,
& The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
For more information on these and other valuable assessment tools, contact us!
About Us - More Information
I am a recovering. . .executive! It has been many years since I stepped down - in 2005 - from my position as President and CEO at a company I had been with for 16 years. Yet there is something about being in that role that never quite leaves one; or at least has never left me. And business is not where I started. My passion, background and training are in the arts. My first love was the dance; I have been dancing for as long as I can remember. Theatre and music were also in my portfolio -- the study of and play in these art expressions dominated my childhood. My experience as an actress cultivated a fascination with motivation and human behavior. I got my B.A. in Psychology. The dance, of course never far behind, I went on to earn my Master of Science degree in Dance/Movement Therapy (the science, study, art and practice of psychology in movement). I worked for years in psychiatric hospitals, as well as with children with special needs. Then in the late 80s - through a series "accidents" - I found myself in the world of business; with zero background / training in this arena. It was an exciting time, as you can imagine! I found myself learning what I needed, when I needed it and usually on the fly. Much to my surprise in this process, I found myself drawing on my training and experience in the arts - thus deeply engaging my Creative Energy - in order to absorb these new skills, integrate them and make them real in my work world. It’s not surprising that I developed a keen interest in how people are in organizations and the workplace: how they are when things are working well; what happens to them when things go wrong; what kind of support people need in order to do their best. It wasn't long after I sat down in the CEO chair that I realized this was like nothing else I had ever done and I needed help. This led me to hire an executive coach. I was so impressed with the results, that I trained and became a certified corporate business coach. (Board Certified Coach: Specialty Designation: Executive / Corporate / Business / Leadership) Eventually I did step out of my CEO role; in large part because I realized I had something very unique to offer to other executives, business people and leaders. Whatever service is offered at A.K. A Coach and Company, I can see it through your eyes. I get it; I know what it takes. Visit the “Our Clients” page to read more about it! What Makes Annie Unique
Talk with Annie about coaching,
teams, leadership or innovation
Complimentary Discovery Meeting
Or Contact Us
Annie is the 2005 Marketplace Entrepreneur of the Year
Commissioner Johnson and Senator Conrad presenting
Annie with the award.
What Makes Annie Unique?
Annie brings a unique set of skills, talents and experience to her clients, including: • 16+ years of “in the chair” executive experience • Non-language communication expert • Experience directing and developing both corporate and non-profit companies, as well as running small businesses • Strong background in creativity and the arts • Experience (and LOTS of practice!) bridging the “right brain-left brain” gap • Urban and rural; domestic and international experience • Extensive experience and qualifications coaching, training and developing staff / teams • Award winner – Marketplace Entrepreneur of the Year • Award winner – Most Outstanding Thesis, Division of Education (Hunter College NYC) Contact Us today for more information!About Us - More Information
I am a recovering. . .executive! It has been many years since I stepped down - in 2005 - from my position as President and CEO at a company I had been with for 16 years. Yet there is something about being in that role that never quite leaves one; or at least has never left me. And business is not where I started. My passion, background and training are in the arts. My first love was the dance; I have been dancing for as long as I can remember. Theatre and music were also in my portfolio -- the study of and play in these art expressions dominated my childhood. My experience as an actress cultivated a fascination with motivation and human behavior. I got my B.A. in Psychology. The dance, of course never far behind, I went on to earn my Master of Science degree in Dance/Movement Therapy (the science, study, art and practice of psychology in movement). I worked for years in psychiatric hospitals, as well as with children with special needs. Then in the late 80s - through a series "accidents" - I found myself in the world of business; with zero background / training in this arena. It was an exciting time, as you can imagine! I found myself learning what I needed, when I needed it and usually on the fly. Much to my surprise in this process, I found myself drawing on my training and experience in the arts - thus deeply engaging my Creative Energy - in order to absorb these new skills, integrate them and make them real in my work world. It’s not surprising that I developed a keen interest in how people are in organizations and the workplace: how they are when things are working well; what happens to them when things go wrong; what kind of support people need in order to do their best. It wasn't long after I sat down in the CEO chair that I realized this was like nothing else I had ever done and I needed help. This led me to hire an executive coach. I was so impressed with the results, that I trained and became a certified corporate business coach. (Board Certified Coach: Specialty Designation: Executive / Corporate / Business / Leadership) Eventually I did step out of my CEO role; in large part because I realized I had something very unique to offer to other executives, business people and leaders. Whatever service is offered at A.K. A Coach and Company, I can see it through your eyes. I get it; I know what it takes. Visit the “Our Clients” page to read more about it! What Makes Annie Unique
Talk with Annie about coaching,
teams, leadership or innovation
Complimentary Discovery Meeting
Or Contact Us
Annie is the 2005 Marketplace Entrepreneur of the Year
Commissioner Johnson and Senator Conrad presenting
Annie with the award.
What Makes Annie Unique?
Annie brings a unique set of skills, talents and experience to her clients, including: • 16+ years of “in the chair” executive experience • Non-language communication expert • Experience directing and developing both corporate and non-profit companies, as well as running small businesses • Strong background in creativity and the arts • Experience (and LOTS of practice!) bridging the “right brain-left brain” gap • Urban and rural; domestic and international experience • Extensive experience and qualifications coaching, training and developing staff / teams • Award winner – Marketplace Entrepreneur of the Year • Award winner – Most Outstanding Thesis, Division of Education (Hunter College NYC) Contact Us today for more information!Media Press Kit
Founder / President: Annie Kirschenmann M.S., BC-DMT, NCC Board Certified Coach Certified Corporate Business Coach Certified NLP Practitioner Annie Kirschenmann Resume (.pdf download 105kb) Annie Kirschenmann BIO (.pdf download 181kb) View Only - Download Head Shot 1 Annie Kirschenmann (.jpg 1.93mb) View Only - Download Head Shot 2 Annie Kirschenmann (.jpg 1.93mb) View Only - Download Head Shot 3 Annie Kirschenmann (.jpg 1.93mb) Listen to Annie's CBS radio interview with Raven Blair Davis: (If player is not shown below, click here to download file) Our mission: To inspire and help people ignite their growth, discover and live their full potential in joy. Our vision: You. Succeeding. Our core values: Growth * Fun * Integrity * Curiosity * Joy
For more information please Contact Us.
The following are trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.:
DiSC®, Work of Leaders® , Time Mastery®, Personal Listening Profile®,
& The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
For more information on these and other valuable assessment tools, contact us!
20 Minutes to Business Insight: Movement Means Business
Learn why establishing a movement culture is essential for productivity, success and
bottom line of your business!
To view other free 20 Minutes to Business insights recordings, please Click Here.
It’s free; it’s short; it’s to the point; it’s useful stuff!
Media Press Kit
Founder / President: Annie Kirschenmann M.S., BC-DMT, NCC Board Certified Coach Certified Corporate Business Coach Certified NLP Practitioner Annie Kirschenmann Resume (.pdf download 105kb) Annie Kirschenmann BIO (.pdf download 181kb) View Only - Download Head Shot 1 Annie Kirschenmann (.jpg 1.93mb) View Only - Download Head Shot 2 Annie Kirschenmann (.jpg 1.93mb) View Only - Download Head Shot 3 Annie Kirschenmann (.jpg 1.93mb) Listen to Annie's CBS radio interview with Raven Blair Davis: (If player is not shown below, click here to download file) Our mission: To inspire and help people ignite their growth, discover and live their full potential in joy. Our vision: You. Succeeding. Our core values: Growth * Fun * Integrity * Curiosity * Joy
The following are trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.:
DiSC®, Work of Leaders® , Time Mastery®, Personal Listening Profile®,
& The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
For more information on these and other valuable assessment tools, contact us!
20 Minutes to Business Insight: Movement Means Business
Learn why establishing a movement culture is essential for
productivity, success and bottom line of your business!
To view other free 20 Minutes to Business insights recordings,
please Click Here.
It’s free; it’s short; it’s to the point; it’s useful stuff!
For more information please Contact Us.
Our Clients
The following are trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.:
DiSC®, Work of Leaders® , Time Mastery®, Personal Listening Profile®,
& The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
For more information on these and other valuable Inscape tools, contact us!
“Annie's presence simply ignites collaboration. Her inviting
presentation and expert mix of content and experiential
application evokes passion and purpose. I love her work!”
Kathlyn Hendricks, Ph.D., BC-DMT
Author of Conscious Loving and Lasting Love
“In working with Annie, she introduced a concept that was
completely new to me - structure that supports. When Annie
brought this idea into our coaching, it was like a huge
lightbulb went off as I was always one of those people who
felt confined by what I perceived as structure. Annie brings
amazing insight and tools into all that she does, both
individual coaching as well as groups!”
Marilou Butcher Roth
Owner at The MBR Group/Group Realtors
“Annie was able to provide me with the sounding board to
bring together my ideas in my own way. She has great access
to valuable resources. I could never have completed my
projects or improved my skills as a business owner without
Annie's expertise.”
Maggie Peterson
President at Organic Cupboard
President at Family Chiropractic & Massage P.C.
"Thank you so much for the seminar that you recently
conducted for the members of the Jamestown Chamber of
Commerce entitled "Left Brain Meets Right Brain" in Business.
We all agreed that the topic was engaging and very applicable
to a wide range of business issues. Our one hour session left
us eager to learn more and as a result, we have scheduled a
longer session for the second presentation! Annie has a
vibrant personality that skillfully kept us all attentive and on
task. In addition, I was very impressed with her ability to
assess questions on the spot with solutions that could be
immediately utilized."
JoDee Rasmusson
Jamestown Chamber of Commerce
"Just a quick note to tell you I was studying my Creativity
Matrix cards last Saturday before I went into a job interview in
the Twin Cities. What an inspirational read to help turn my
anxious energy into creative energy. The interview rocked!"
Forrest Adams [and he got the job!]
Now the new City Reporter and Website Administrator
for the Chanhassen Villager Chanhassen, MN
"I was wonderfully surprised and impressed by the amazing
way Annie was able to support me in opening up to curiosity,
an expansiveness of possibilities and big energy while
easefully weaving us back to our topic of each call. I felt the
enthusiasm that I imagine a kite feeling as it soars and
explorers while knowing it is safely guided. I would highly
recommend Annie's fun motivating energy, wonderful
wisdom and focused attention to anyone."
Chad T. Wood
CEO of Being By Choice Inc.
"Annie radiates playful insight, coupled with deliberate actions
in a way that opens the possibilities for marketing on all
levels. I experienced my time and connection with Annie to be
inwardly inspiring, full of pizzazz, and outwardly
productive...leaving me feeling energized and directed
towards creating a thriving coaching/healing practice."
Audrey Hazenkamp
Aliveness Mentor, AHA Living
"Annie combines real world business knowledge with
enthusiasm, sensitivity and encouragement. Your projects
become her concern. She led us through every step of the
start up process guiding us toward the resources that we
needed, always building our confidence and trust in
ourselves. You won't feel alone in your venture."
Theresa Haney and Pepi Diaz-Salazar
Damselfly Center for Creative Arts Therapy
“I really was fortunate to have the time. . . with you working
with the DiSC® program. The program and you truly rock. It
helped me to grow in ways I did not anticipate and it helped
me to understand myself better as well.”
Linda Dammel
Rolling Hills Ranch
“Annie's class has helped demystify the business process.
Because of the work we did together I was able to write a
business plan for a prospective hospital client in just a couple
of days, and with less agonizing than previously. Her
relentless enthusiasm and ability to see the growth potential
in all mishaps is infectious and a joy to hear on the other end
of the line. Lastly, talking with a group of colleagues makes
this less threatening and more fun, and Annie models clarity
and task-focus.”
Meg Chang
Dance/Movement Therapist and Educator
"I really enjoyed class-it's nice to know that I'm not alone
grappling with these issues. You gave very practical advice,
while also helping us to deal with the emotional obstacles
(and some "old tapes") to moving forward."
Mimi L. Moyer
Dance/Movement Therapist and business owner
"The DiSC® assessment has helped me to understand and
appreciate my own as well as other colleague's styles and has
greatly enhanced communication in our workplace."
Robert Simmons, Senior Executive Partner
International Certification Services, Inc
"Over the last six months, Minot State University-Bottineau
has had the opportunity to work with A.K. A Coach and
Company, and its CEO, Annie Kirschenmann, to develop a
project we are calling an Entrepreneurial Center for
Horticulture. I have been impressed with the group’s
thoroughness, knowledge base, timeliness, and customer
focus. They delivered the quality product we needed when
they said they would! Ms Kirschenmann was named North
Dakota’s Entrepreneur of the Year for good reason.”
Dr. Ken Grosz
Campus Dean, MSU Bottineau
"Annie Kirschenmann has facilitated several visioning
sessions for our organization. She has artfully assisted us to
merge our diverse ideas and perspectives into a coherent
vision for the future of our programs. Her particular skills
include positive energy in a group, patience and grace under
pressure, and gentle leadership in a non-threatening manner.
We offer our recommendation to any individual or group
seeking someone to help them to envision their future."
Thomas Cierpka
Managing Director
IFOAM
“Your business seminar was just the right start. You are a
professional. You are timely with your materials and great
with follow through and follow up to our questions. The
materials are clearly presented in a user friendly layout. They
were a good basis for the course and are structured so they
are a good reference for my follow-up. Your manner is both
forthright and nurturing - a great combo. As I speak to other
dance therapists I have told them about my positive
experience with your course and I recommend it highly. You
are good!"
Jody Cassell
Moving to Learn
"Thank you so much for the business skills workshop. I loved
the fact that I could share and learn with other dance
therapists from all over the country in the comfort of my own
home. Your workbook and assignments challenged me
beyond my comfort zone without completely overwhelming
me. Each module was uniquely organized to cover specific
skills and asked questions to keep me focused and confident
in my abilities as a business person. This course should be
part of every dance therapist's training."
Kathy Cass
Chance to Dance
"I love that Annie is a dance/movement therapist and skilled
business woman--her unique perspective has provided
tremendous support & understanding and has helped me to
keep moving towards making my dreams a reality."
Suzanne Hastie
Dance/Movement Therapist and business owner
"My experience in the Business Basics tele-seminar was
supportive and encouraging. It allowed me the opportunity to
realize that the things I had not considered about going into
business for myself are the very things I would either enjoy
and succeed at...or detest and fail at. If not for this tele-
seminar, I might not have had the chance to explore these
important issues before taking the risk of getting out there on
my own. As a result, I've changed my course of direction--and
that feels right. Thank you, Annie, for your guidance and
expertise!"
Megan Van Meter
Art Therapist
Our Clients
The following are trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.:
DiSC®, Work of Leaders® , Time Mastery®, Personal Listening Profile®,
& The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
For more information on these and other valuable Inscape tools, contact us!
“Annie's presence simply ignites collaboration. Her inviting
presentation and expert mix of content and experiential
application evokes passion and purpose. I love her work!”
Kathlyn Hendricks, Ph.D., BC-DMT
Author of Conscious Loving and Lasting Love
“In working with Annie, she introduced a concept that was
completely new to me - structure that supports. When Annie
brought this idea into our coaching, it was like a huge
lightbulb went off as I was always one of those people who
felt confined by what I perceived as structure. Annie brings
amazing insight and tools into all that she does, both
individual coaching as well as groups!”
Marilou Butcher Roth
Owner at The MBR Group/Group Realtors
“Annie was able to provide me with the sounding board to
bring together my ideas in my own way. She has great access
to valuable resources. I could never have completed my
projects or improved my skills as a business owner without
Annie's expertise.”
Maggie Peterson
President at Organic Cupboard
President at Family Chiropractic & Massage P.C.
"Thank you so much for the seminar that you recently
conducted for the members of the Jamestown Chamber of
Commerce entitled "Left Brain Meets Right Brain" in Business.
We all agreed that the topic was engaging and very applicable
to a wide range of business issues. Our one hour session left
us eager to learn more and as a result, we have scheduled a
longer session for the second presentation! Annie has a
vibrant personality that skillfully kept us all attentive and on
task. In addition, I was very impressed with her ability to
assess questions on the spot with solutions that could be
immediately utilized."
JoDee Rasmusson
Jamestown Chamber of Commerce
"Just a quick note to tell you I was studying my Creativity
Matrix cards last Saturday before I went into a job interview in
the Twin Cities. What an inspirational read to help turn my
anxious energy into creative energy. The interview rocked!"
Forrest Adams [and he got the job!]
Now the new City Reporter and Website Administrator
for the Chanhassen Villager Chanhassen, MN
"I was wonderfully surprised and impressed by the amazing
way Annie was able to support me in opening up to curiosity,
an expansiveness of possibilities and big energy while
easefully weaving us back to our topic of each call. I felt the
enthusiasm that I imagine a kite feeling as it soars and
explorers while knowing it is safely guided. I would highly
recommend Annie's fun motivating energy, wonderful
wisdom and focused attention to anyone."
Chad T. Wood
CEO of Being By Choice Inc.
"Annie radiates playful insight, coupled with deliberate actions
in a way that opens the possibilities for marketing on all
levels. I experienced my time and connection with Annie to be
inwardly inspiring, full of pizzazz, and outwardly
productive...leaving me feeling energized and directed
towards creating a thriving coaching/healing practice."
Audrey Hazenkamp
Aliveness Mentor, AHA Living
"Annie combines real world business knowledge with
enthusiasm, sensitivity and encouragement. Your projects
become her concern. She led us through every step of the
start up process guiding us toward the resources that we
needed, always building our confidence and trust in
ourselves. You won't feel alone in your venture."
Theresa Haney and Pepi Diaz-Salazar
Damselfly Center for Creative Arts Therapy
“I really was fortunate to have the time. . . with you working
with the DiSC® program. The program and you truly rock. It
helped me to grow in ways I did not anticipate and it helped
me to understand myself better as well.”
Linda Dammel
Rolling Hills Ranch
“Annie's class has helped demystify the business process.
Because of the work we did together I was able to write a
business plan for a prospective hospital client in just a couple
of days, and with less agonizing than previously. Her
relentless enthusiasm and ability to see the growth potential
in all mishaps is infectious and a joy to hear on the other end
of the line. Lastly, talking with a group of colleagues makes
this less threatening and more fun, and Annie models clarity
and task-focus.”
Meg Chang
Dance/Movement Therapist and Educator
"I really enjoyed class-it's nice to know that I'm not alone
grappling with these issues. You gave very practical advice,
while also helping us to deal with the emotional obstacles
(and some "old tapes") to moving forward."
Mimi L. Moyer
Dance/Movement Therapist and business owner
"The DiSC® assessment has helped me to understand and
appreciate my own as well as other colleague's styles and has
greatly enhanced communication in our workplace."
Robert Simmons, Senior Executive Partner
International Certification Services, Inc
"Over the last six months, Minot State University-Bottineau
has had the opportunity to work with A.K. A Coach and
Company, and its CEO, Annie Kirschenmann, to develop a
project we are calling an Entrepreneurial Center for
Horticulture. I have been impressed with the group’s
thoroughness, knowledge base, timeliness, and customer
focus. They delivered the quality product we needed when
they said they would! Ms Kirschenmann was named North
Dakota’s Entrepreneur of the Year for good reason.”
Dr. Ken Grosz
Campus Dean, MSU Bottineau
"Annie Kirschenmann has facilitated several visioning
sessions for our organization. She has artfully assisted us to
merge our diverse ideas and perspectives into a coherent
vision for the future of our programs. Her particular skills
include positive energy in a group, patience and grace under
pressure, and gentle leadership in a non-threatening manner.
We offer our recommendation to any individual or group
seeking someone to help them to envision their future."
Thomas Cierpka
Managing Director
IFOAM
“Your business seminar was just the right start. You are a
professional. You are timely with your materials and great
with follow through and follow up to our questions. The
materials are clearly presented in a user friendly layout. They
were a good basis for the course and are structured so they
are a good reference for my follow-up. Your manner is both
forthright and nurturing - a great combo. As I speak to other
dance therapists I have told them about my positive
experience with your course and I recommend it highly. You
are good!"
Jody Cassell
Moving to Learn
"Thank you so much for the business skills workshop. I loved
the fact that I could share and learn with other dance
therapists from all over the country in the comfort of my own
home. Your workbook and assignments challenged me
beyond my comfort zone without completely overwhelming
me. Each module was uniquely organized to cover specific
skills and asked questions to keep me focused and confident
in my abilities as a business person. This course should be
part of every dance therapist's training."
Kathy Cass
Chance to Dance
"I love that Annie is a dance/movement therapist and skilled
business woman--her unique perspective has provided
tremendous support & understanding and has helped me to
keep moving towards making my dreams a reality."
Suzanne Hastie
Dance/Movement Therapist and business owner
"My experience in the Business Basics tele-seminar was
supportive and encouraging. It allowed me the opportunity to
realize that the things I had not considered about going into
business for myself are the very things I would either enjoy
and succeed at...or detest and fail at. If not for this tele-
seminar, I might not have had the chance to explore these
important issues before taking the risk of getting out there on
my own. As a result, I've changed my course of direction--and
that feels right. Thank you, Annie, for your guidance and
expertise!"
Megan Van Meter
Art Therapist
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Want to learn more about coaching and how I work? Explore whether
remote or in-person coaching can work for you? (I meet with most of
my clients via video-conference or telephone.) This 30 minute
Discovery Meeting is complimentary and gives us an opportunity to
explore whether coaching is a good fit for your desired results.
Click Here to review research on how Coaching produced a 529%
return on investment. . .financial benefits from employee retention
boasted the overall ROI to 788%
Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™ (based on Five
Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni)
Your team can do better. This 30 minute Discover Meeting is
complimentary; to discuss the needs of your team(s), the 5 Behaviors
program, what you might expect and if 5 Behaviors is a good tool for
your team at this time.
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Team™
DiSC®
Increase understanding; improve relationships and communication;
reduce conflict. Using the third generation of DiSC® assessments, a
research validated learning model, participants learn their own
behavioral style preferences, as well as how to identify the styles of
others.
In this complimentary 30 minute, complimentary Discovery Meeting,
we will cover the different versions of DiSC® available and explore
which assessments will create the best results for your needs. Click
Here to review the DiSC® reports.
Leadership Development
Develop your emerging leaders; hone the skills of your senior leaders.
This complimentary 30 minute Discovery Meeting is all about exploring
the growing edge needs of your leaders and creating a custom
leadership program to foster their excellence.
The following are trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.:
DiSC®, Work of Leaders® , Time Mastery®, Personal Listening Profile®,
& The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
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