This program is approved for 4 PDCs toward SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® recertification through Above Coaching, a recognized SHRM Recertification Provider

What You'll Learn:

  • Communication Awareness & Clarity

    Understand why communication breaks down and how assumptions, emotional filters, and unspoken expectations influence conversations. Learn to communicate with greater ownership, clarity, and intentionality.

    • Recognize the gap between intention and impact
    • Communicate more clearly, directly, and effectively
    • Reduce blame, assumptions, and reactive communication patterns
    • Increase self-awareness around personal communication habits

  • Courageous & Difficult Conversations

    Develop the confidence and skills needed to address issues directly, communicate expectations clearly, and navigate difficult conversations with honesty and respect.

    • Address conflict and tension more effectively
    • Open difficult conversations with confidence and care
    • Communicate directly without aggression or avoidance
    • Strengthen boundaries, accountability, and healthy communication habits

  • Listening, Trust & Psychological Safety

    Discover how powerful listening transforms relationships, strengthens trust, and creates emotional safety. Learn to listen beyond words and become more present, curious, and connected in conversations.

    • Strengthen active and emotionally intelligent listening skills
    • Recognize emotional and nonverbal communication cues
    • Build trust through validation and psychological safety
    • Increase leadership presence during conversations

  • Emotional Intelligence & Communication Repair

    Learn how to stay grounded when emotions rise, reduce defensiveness, rebuild trust, and repair communication breakdowns in ways that strengthen relationships over time.

    • Regulate emotions during challenging conversations
    • Respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively
    • Navigate emotional conversations with greater confidence
    • Repair misunderstandings and rebuild trust through accountability and communication

Who Will This Benefit Most?

Emerging and New
Leaders

Stepping into leadership can feel exciting, overwhelming, and uncertain all at the same time. This course helps you build a strong foundation of self-awareness, confidence, and leadership presence so you can lead with greater clarity from the start.

Team Leads and Project Leaders

Leadership isn't limited to job titles. If you're responsible for influencing others, coordinating projects, or driving results through people, this course will help you increase your effectiveness and leadership confidence.

Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

As your business grows, your leadership becomes one of your most important assets. Learn how to lead yourself with intention, make better decisions, and create the mindset and habits that support long-term success.

Managers and Supervisors

Whether you've been leading for months or years, leadership growth never stops. Strengthen your ability to navigate challenges, communicate effectively, manage emotions, and create a positive impact on the people you lead.

Coaches and Consultants

The ability to lead conversations, build trust, and create meaningful change is at the heart of both coaching and consulting. This course helps deepen self-awareness and leadership presence while strengthening your ability to influence and support others.

Professionals Seeking Growth

You don't need a leadership title to benefit from leadership development. If you're committed to becoming more self-aware, emotionally intelligent, and intentional in how you show up at work and in life, this course is for you.

Course Includes:

Instructor

Rita Curtis, PCC, MSML

Rita is an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), leadership development professional, and Founder + Director of Education at Above Coaching.

With more than 15 years of leadership, coaching, training, and organizational development experience, Rita has helped leaders strengthen communication, increase self-awareness, navigate challenges, and lead with greater confidence and authenticity.

Her approach combines practical leadership experience, coaching methodology, neuroscience-informed development, and a deep belief that leadership begins from within.
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