Training Programs
Training Bio: Kari has been leading workshops, retreats and keynote addresses for over 15 years, and has received enthusiastic feedback from a wide variety of audiences, from corporate execs to elementary aged children. She helped to co-found TeamWorks Training Corporation in Colorado, is certified as a “Fearless Living” coach and completed the NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programing) certification program. Kari has a Master’s Certificate in psychology and has been an apprentice to Native American women’s group rituals. She has developed and led two large scale conferences; the Chrysalis Conference for women and the Sacred Relationships Conference, held in CT and CO.
Her trainings incorporate a full spectrum of scientific research, proven experiential activities that are engaging and insightful, as well as weaving a unique focus on the innate power of a group to transport individuals. See "Meet Kari" for a list of past clients.
The following programs can be offered as a keynote address, a half day or full day program. All programs are fully customized. Pricing determined after evaluation.
From Teambuilding to Building Community-
-Discover the essentials of developing camaraderie with co-workers via fun, experiential activities that are metaphorical for work life situations, and stimulate positive and constructive conversation and brain storming for greater cohesiveness and concrete plans of action
-Learn why having “Vital Friends” at work is the #1 link to employee retention and overall satisfaction, according to landmark Gallup polls, as well as how to foster friendships between employees.
-Learn how to build trust as a vital component of a successful team environment
-Explore techniques to transform an office environment of secrecy, competition and dislike of co-workers to one of intimacy and connection amongst human beings.
-Model examples of current vital, sustaining work environments from giants such as Starbucks, and the Body Shop and how to mimic their successes.
Building 7 Circles of Community in Troubled Times
- One of the fundamental components missing in many of our lives is a true experience of connection with others that is authentic, soulful and consistent.
-Explore the 7 circles: Self, Partner, Family, Friends, Neighborhood, Work Life and Global Community
-Find out which areas you are nurturing, and which are neglected
-Learn a simple "tool box" for tried and true components to help foster a sense of community at any level of life.
-Recognize the concrete benefits of this method at work, and at home as tools that can literally be life saving.
How to Handle Change and Transition in Your Life
-Understand the modern work environment of average employees experiencing 6-10 jobs in their lifetimes vs. one or two in the previous generation, and how to cope with the cycles of change at work and at home.
-Explore the cycles of change and what to expect
- Explore techniques for self-renewal at work to ease the struggles of change and transition
-Learn Strategies to raise satisfaction levels at work by finding personal fulfillment
Understanding Your Personal Style for Improved Communications
-Take a Personal Style Indicator test to determine your style and the style of others
-How to “style shift” for more useful communications
-Learn the fundamentals of effective listening
-Explore council style communication strategies for problem solving
-Discover how to give feedback that is valuable and constructive, and how to receive feedback.
-Creating action plans to break down organizational and communication barriers.
Managing Stress and Overcoming Burnout
-Learn how to take ACTION to manage stress
-Enjoy a “one minute vacation” stress management technique
-Recognizing the signs of stress and when it shifts into burnout
-Stress and the Battle of the Sexes- how men and women handle stress differently, from men’s ‘fight or flight’ to women’s ‘tend and befriend’ strategies
-How to create a “spa in a briefcase” for on the go relaxation and focusing techniques
Emotional Well Being at Work and at Home
-Exploring the meaning of “Emotional Intelligence” and “Social Intelligence”, and why it’s useful
-Pinpoint situations that trigger emotional reactions in the workplace and how to develop effective techniques to manage feelings
-Building self-esteem in the mind and body for sustained shifts in behavior
-Dream big – no bigger! No BIGGER! How to transform our forgotten hopes and wishes into tangible actions plans for change and growth.
Health & Wellness for the Lazy and Unmotivated
-New Year’s Resolutions Never Work- how to Really change bad habits
-“Eat Less, Take a Walk and Sleep More” – the Three Basics of Health and longevity
-How to create a simple, old fashioned 15 minute workout you can do at home during the commercials of your favorite show.
-Exploring simple, unorganized movements as a way to reconnect to your body, your feelings and elevate your mood.
-Creating and committing to a concrete plan for increased health and wellness with a partner or small group of co-workers.
Why Women Gather & Why It’s Vital to Your Health
-Understanding the difference between the “male brain” and the “female Brain”
-Addressing women’s specific needs for connection
-Exploring the current ‘group’ craze for female connection via book clubs, knitting circles and girl’s night out as an intuitive desire for belonging
-How to make friends as adults and transform ‘fast food friends’ into a vibrant, intimate community with true depth and longevity.
Mother Madness – how to raise a child, a career and avoid the guilt
-Being a parent in today’s work world is challenging at best. Whether one has a partner or not, the obligations to meet the physical and emotional needs in today’s child centered society can be mind boggling and feel near impossible. Together, we find perspective.
-Why do women just DO more? Exploring the feminine brain and natural multi-tasking
-Getting support- physically, emotionally, and socially and why it’s critical.
-Simplifying you kid’s lives and finding old fashioned balance.
-It Takes a Village- creating an adult network of support for your children
-‘Quality vs. Quantity’- Learn to validate the central parent-child connection and how to build on it regardless of time.
Mother/Daughter or Mother/Son Retreats
~ a special day for mom and her elementary to middle school aged child for connection and celebration via storytelling, movement, circle sharing time and impacting rituals or projects centered upon a theme.
-These events are custom designed for at least 5 children and their mothers or fathers. The typical age is from 6-12 years old. These retreats are held both indoors and outdoors and stimulate conversation, create a timeless space for special memories and a treasured craft to take home.