HELPING TEAMS WORK MORE EFFECTIVELY TOGETHER
From interactive workshops for your whole team to sessions designed for larger audiences, every experience is built with one purpose in mind: supporting meaningful, lasting behavior change.
Forget passive slide decks and one-way lectures. My approach to facilitation emphasizes real-time practice and application, because people learn by doing, not just by watching slides. Expect hands-on activities, LEGO building challenges, group discussions, and reflection exercises that make the learning stick long after the session ends.
Each workshop is also customized to your organization's goals and context, with a focus on strengthening the skills that matter most: communicating clearly, leading with greater self-awareness, and understanding what drives behavior at the individual and team level.
THE SIGNATURE WORKSHOP:
The Team EQ + Strengths Lab
Most teams have untapped potential sitting right beneath the surface. This specialized workshop combines Emotional Intelligence frameworks with Gallup's certified CliftonStrengths34 strengths analysis to identify each team member's individual talents - then puts that data to work to uncover how the team can sustain a more productive and emotionally intelligent culture based on their individual group members.
When people understand and know how to apply their natural talents at work, the difference shows up in the data: 8% higher productivity in team output and 15% lower employee turnover, according to Gallup research.
Teams walk away from this training with more than simply insight into who they are and how they tend to operate; they leave with a shared language for applying their natural talents to work in real, sustainable ways that boosts team productivity and reduces team conflict.
A Team Strengths Grid is created as part of this workshop. This matrix works like a DNA test for team dynamics - revealing how individual strengths combine, where friction is likely to emerge, and how to turn that awareness into stronger collaboration and performance.
Learning Objectives:
After attending the Team EQ & Strengths Lab, your team will:
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Understand how their top strengths surface through 34 themes and how those impact others on the team.
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Identify team skill gaps, address individual blind spots, and navigate communication differences that impact how effectively the team functions.
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Compare and contrast the 4 domains of Emotional Intelligence: Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Social Awareness, and Relationship Management.
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Develop concrete strategies for turning lesser strengths into opportunities for emotionally intelligent behaviors.
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Leave with a shared framework for how to work better together while reducing team friction and optimizing personal productivity.
What Your Team Walks Away With:
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A clear picture of your collective strengths and where gaps exist on the team
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Strategies for navigating blind spots and communication differences
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Actionable steps toward sustaining a high-EQ team culture
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Strengths-based goal setting framework for individual development plans
What Your Team
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Each team member receives their own individualized strengths report (26 pages) analyzing their top 34 talents across four domains: Influencing, Executing, Relationship Building, and Strategic Thinking, including their most commonly practiced behaviors and which ones they tend to avoid.
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Team grid matrix detailing the group's combined strengths data - including outliers, gaps, and opportunities for the team to work more efficiently.
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Individual strengths-based goal-setting worksheet for creating ongoing professional development goals after the training concludes.
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For managers: a coaching discussion guide for helping team members further develop and apply their strengths on the job.
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Discussion guide for navigating emotional conversations at work, including how to give and receive feedback more effectively.
Where your team’s data meets real-world impact.
FORMAT AT A GLANCE:
- 3-6 hours in length (contingent on group size and specific team objectives).
- Participants must complete their individualized strengths self-assessment online prior to attending the workshop.
- Priced per individual seat in cohort.
- Facilitated in-person.
- Max of 24 participants per cohort.
Want to learn more, but not sure about the strengths assessment? Ask about the Individual Strengths Report Preview to help you determine if this training is the right fit for your team.
DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS:
MULTI-DAY WORKSHOPS
Comprehensive training programs for teams that need robust skill development. Select from sample topics below, or work with us to create a custom workshop:
• The Team EQ + Strengths Lab (Extended version)
• Strengths-Based Leadership Development: Performance Management and Navigating Conflict
• Public Speaking Bootcamp: Spark Change through Better Storytelling
Length: 1-2 days (held in-person)
Group Size: Up to 24 participants
Best For: Teams ready to invest in deeper skill-building and behavior change over time.
SINGLE-DAY WORKSHOPS
Focused training in specific skill areas. Create a topic of your own, or choose from existing options, such as:
• The Art of Coaching & Delegation
• The Neuroscience of Storytelling
• The Psychology of Conflict & Feedback
• Impromptu Speech Bootcamp: Speaking on the Fly
• Beyond the Bullet Point: Visual Storytelling Through Slides
• Think on Your Feet: Mastering Tough Interview Questions
• The Linguistics of Leadership
• Dealing With Difficult Personalities at Work
Length: Varies based on topic, ranging from 1 hr - 4 hrs. Remote-friendly.
Group Size: Up to 24 participants
Best For: Teams that need targeted skill-building without the extended commitment.
DESIGN CONSULTING SERVICES
Need something built, not facilitated? Design consulting services are available for clients and organizations looking for an intentional approach to their creative projects.
Services include:
• Training Curriculum Audit & Learning Objective Review
• eLearning Course Development (Rise 360 Software)
• 360° Virtual Tour Creation for Businesses
• Training Content Refresh & Program Redesign
• Freelance Design Projects (digital training guides, supplemental resources, and more)
Best For: Clients who want an experienced instructional designer in their corner for creative and curriculum projects.
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CONFERENCE SPEAKING
Good content informs. Great content changes behavior. Every session is psychology-backed, story-driven, and designed to give your audience something they can put to work immediately. Learning objectives are tailored to your event theme and audience.
Format: 60-90 minute sessions
Past Session Topic Examples:
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Choosing the Right Emotional Intelligence Model for Leadership Success
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Leveraging AI for Difficult Personalities
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When Feedback Backfires: Strategies for Conversations that Actually Create Change
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The Human Advantage: Connection that Builds Influence and Respect
WHERE EQ MEETS GRIEF LITERACY
Bringing Grief Literacy & Awareness to the Community
Complex emotions don’t stop at the office door, and neither do the challenges associated with grief. As an End-of-Life Educator trained through INELDA (International End-of-Life Doula Association, training completed June 2026), my work related to Emotional Intelligence extends into organizations and care-centered communities to help individuals foster the awareness, language, and compassion to show up for one another during difficult moments.
Sample presentation topics include:
• Navigating Hard Conversations with Emotional Intelligence
• Anticipatory Grief at Work: Supporting Employees Before the Loss
• The Emotional Blindspot: Creating Psychological Safety Around Grief and Loss
• Beyond Bereavement Leave: What a Grief-Informed Workplace Actually Looks Like
• Broaching the Subject: Talking About Death Without "Making it Weird"
• The Grieving Employee: What Managers Need to Know
• Navigating Conversations on Death, Grief and Loss: What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say
• Compassion Fatigue and Grief: Supporting Staff Who Support Others
• When Loss is Part of the Job: Building Resilience in Care-Centered Teams
Hosting Community Death Cafes
Periodically, local community Death Cafes are hosted as a free, informal space for neighbors and community members to gather, discuss challenges, and share discussions around grief, loss, and death. No agenda, no expertise required. All are welcome. Reach out for more details or to inquire about future sessions as they are scheduled.
A Note on Scope of Practice:
This work is educational and community-facing in nature, grounded in practical training gained through INELDA. It is not focused on spirituality or therapeutic techniques, does not substitute for licensed mental health care, and does not fall under clinical counseling. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis and need specialized support from a clinician, please reach out to a licensed professional for assistance.
Ready to get a conversation started?
Reach out to sarah@questinginsight.com or fill out the contact form on the bottom of this page to get started.