The Science & Secrets of REAL CONFIDENCE

Confidence isn’t a result—it’s a requirement for personal and professional success. It fuels persistence, leadership, and well-being. It enables us to be resilient, focused, fearless, and to feel that we belong. Real confidence unlocks everyone’s potential.

Unfortunately, we aren’t taught how to be confident. In fact, we’ve been misled, often lied to. Confidence isn’t inherited or vicariously inspired. You don’t just get it by working hard or faking it. It’s learned, not earned. Sadly, it takes most people 60+ years to figure it out and reach their confident best.

By knowing some basic brain science and social secrets, anyone can have REAL confidence right now.

Attendee Outcomes:

• Stay Calm & In Control – proactively manage confidence-challenging situations and people.
• Amplify Your Influence & Impact – authentically convey credibility and inspire trust.
• Boost Your Energy & Engagement – reduce the stress of indecision and feeling overwhelmed.
• Help Others Be Their Best – know how to better motivate and informally coach other people .

ERG Intelligence: What every leader needs to know about employee groups.

Based on Alyssa Dver’s 8th expert-endorsed book.

Training Objectives:

• Appreciate what ERGs are & why they are so critical in achieving business & DEI objectives.
• Understand the scope & structure of employee groups across industries & geographies.
• Inspire existing & potential ERG leaders, members, executive sponsors & allies.

Curriculum:

Welcome and Introductions

Part 1:

• Definition, Scope and Purpose of ERGs.
• What are ERGs and what are the typical (and not so typical) types?.
• What organizations have or should have ERGs?.
• What is the short and long-term business value of ERGs?.
• Who is involved and how are they impacted by ERGs?.

Part 2:

• How to Create Strong, Sustainable ERGs.
• What determines ERG excellence?.
• What are the trends?.
• What are the next steps to progress your own ERGs.

How to Coach Confidence: An invaluable leadership skill using a proven, brain-science based method.

The most respected leaders know how to quickly help others overcome confidence-challenging situations. When they do that, everyone gains psychological safety and productivity.

Attendee Outcomes:

• Build relationships that motivate and inspire – Become a trusted thought partner.
• Increase engagement – Spot & overcome the 3 fears that impede efficient decision making & action.
• Greater leadership confidence – Be able to help others truly unlock their full potential.

Curriculum Overview:

• The Science of Confidence – Understand how confidence works in the brain and impacts everyone's behavior.
• American Confidence Institute (ACI) Coaching Playbook – Learn a 15-minute method to resolve confidence challenges.
• Real-World Role Plays – A safe way to practice and be fully prepared to immediately coach others.