OUR SERVICES...

You know that everyone is unique and the challenges you face working in to-day's fast-paced diverse environment are increasingly stressful.  As well, everyone is at a different stage of development in their ability to cope.  That is why Karen offers her services in a variety of formats and levels, and you may want to start with one of the Thrivability Audits that are the starting point for both organizational and individual  Thrivability Programs. 

If you are a manager or someone who has to deal with troublesome leadership issues, things like.....

• low morale,
• stressed out workers and increasing absenteeism
• poor communication among staff and with clients or
• overall poor performance that seems ongoing and unsolvable, you might want to start with one of our group programs found here. 

... then maybe it's time to bring in some outside expertise to help you see the landscape from the 50,000 ft. level and get another perspective.   Dealing with the daily frustrations of managing people can keep you so tied up that you no longer have the opportunity to solve your problems.

As you move down the page, the commitment required from you increases.  So if you're interested in improving your ability to get the results you really want from others, find a level of involvement that matches where you are currently in your leadership development journey and contact Karen.
 

Looking for something to help you deal with the frustrations and overwhelm of your leadership role?  Check out my individual one - to - one programs here...

ORGANIZATIONAL PROGRAMS

	Edu-Breaks Short, information packed sessions over a lunch break that will begin to open new perspectives and help scientific and technical people become more effective when working with others. Some popular topics include: • What Drives People Crazy - And How To Put On The Brakes • Coaching Personal and Professional Resilience • How To Be In Your Element - Anywhere, Anytime • Finding Common Ground -  Working Better Together • Leadership Is An Inside Job - And You Hold The Key
	Workshops Each of the above topics can be prevented in a longer more intensive workshop format designed to address your unique circumstances.  Additional topics which might be of interest include stress management, personal and professional resilience, building collaborative relationships, managing business relationships and leadership communication. Karen is also licensed to facilitate the following Workshops in a variety of formats and lengths:  1. Path Elements Profile™: Igniting Teams.  Increasing Results 2. How Much Joy Can You Stand 3. Living Your Joy To discuss bringing either an Edu-Break or a workshop presentation to your organization, please contact Karen Switzer-Howse for more information.
	Assessments To help people develop their unique leadership abilities they need to understand what drives them and how others see them operating in the world - not only how they think they operate, but how they actually appear to others.  Assessments can provide valuable data resulting in insights into who they are and how they operate, giving them an arms length view of themselves and new perspectives that can be invaluable in helping them  understand and communicate more effectively with others. Although some of our Assessments can be taken as a stand-alone service which provides people with a report outlining the findings, experience has shown that people benefit far more when they combine the new information with some form of additional education and support.  To increase the benefit of the Assessment, Karen provides you with an opportunity to either purchase it as part of a package which includes a de-briefing session and additional coaching on how to use the findings, or purchase this additional help at the same special price within thirty days of the original Assessment.  Please refer to the Assessment page for additional information on the individual assessments and the options available. Please be aware that an Assessment is only a snap-shot in time, you are not the Assessment result - it merely provides you with additional information that can provide additional perspectives should you choose to use it.  To explore how you and your organization might benefit from using assessments, please contact Karen Switzer-Howse.
	The REACH© Corporate Program This program was developed for people working in high-pressure multi-disciplinary environments where interpersonal issues can result in discord and even eventually undermine the successful outcome of projects.  Your organization may have exceptionally talented people that have dedicated themselves to being the best in their chosen field, however how confident are you that this education and training has prepared them to step into leadership roles in to-day's increasingly complex world?  Our REACH Program will provide them with all the tools and support they need to leverage their knowledge, skills and abilities to reach their true level of success. The REACH Program consists of 9 week Modules divided into three themes, REACH IN, REACH OUT, and REACH BEYOND.  Depending on your organization's challenges and needs, you can chose to concentrate on one theme, or work through all three.   Call Karen to explore how these programs can add value to your organization.
	"Top Gun" Leadership Development Karen works with a limited number of leaders who either want intensive, project specific support, or need support while they develop new skill-sets for a new or expanding leadership role.   Contact Karen to discuss your individual situation and explore how she might be able to help you.