Gabrielle has been been a waitress, cashier, receptionist, customer service representative, accountant, software implementer, project manager, consultant, technical writer, technical and soft skills trainer, speaker, event planner, facilitator, restorative justice facilitator, circle keeper, mediator and business owner.
All of these experiences add up to a greater understanding of the needs and challenges at each level of an organization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will you customize a program for our organization?
Absolutely. The majority of our programs are designed specifically to address the needs of our clients. Many of our clients want a combination of multiple programs and we are more than happy to oblige. After all it is your objectives that we seek to meet, not ours.
What topics do you address?
Gabrielle’s programs and services address four primary topics: Conflict Resolution, Restorative Justice, Change Management and Communication Skills.
Because these are all broad topics you may want a particular topic that isn’t mentioned on our website so just ask us and we will give you an honest answer about whether we can offer a program on your topic or not.
We pride ourselves on making sure we are a good fit for your organization, therefore if we aren’t the right fit or don’t offer a program you want we are more than happy to refer you to an appropriate resource.
What size groups do you work with?
The average size group we work with ranges between 30 – 60 people. However we have worked with groups as few as 5 and as many as 1400 people. We also offer one-on-one coaching.
Size only matters in regards to the types of interaction we build into the program so please let us know the expected size of your group.
What level of people do you work with?
All levels of an organization. Most of our groups have a mixture of people from the executive level to the entry level and everyone in between.
Our programs are designed with your organization’s needs in mind.
What if we can’t afford your fees?
You can do many things. Many of our clients have had success using one or many of the following ideas:
- Book several programs throughout a twelve month period and receive a more favorable rate.
- Share the event and expenses with another part of your organization
- Share the event and expenses with another organization in your community
- Have us speak multiple times in one day to multiple groups. For example, a keynote and breakout session in the morning and a breakout session in the afternoon offer a full day of valuable learning for one fee instead of having to hire three speakers.
- Find a sponsor
- Ask for a “Giving Back” fee. Because we value volunteerism and giving back to the community, each year we donate 12 programs for 50% of our normal fee.
How would you characterize your style of speaking?
The top four words that describe our programs are: Energetic, Thought Provoking, Content Rich and Action Oriented. Our programs are designed interactively and with practical action steps to engage even the most introverted individuals. We involve the entire group and encourage everyone to share their experiences, expertise and wisdom because no one person has all the answers!
How much do you charge?
We do not publish our fees publicly. Please fill out the form on the Plan a Meeting page and we will contact you to discuss our rates based on your specific needs; keynote, breakout, half/full day, consulting or coaching.
How long is your typical program?
Our programs fall into four categories; speaking, training, consulting and coaching. The length of each program is as follows:
Keynote addresses range from between 20 – 60 minutes
Breakout sessions range from 1 – 2 hours
Half day seminars range from 3 – 4 hours
Full day workshops range from 6 hours to multiple days
Length of consulting and coaching depends on the needs of the client
How can we ensure the effectiveness of your program?
One of our pet peeves is wasted time and money. Besides designing a program that fits your needs we are committed to helping you reinforce the concepts and skills presented in our programs for optimal effectiveness.
All too often speakers/trainers finish their program and say goodbye and good luck. That isn’t our motto. We know the real work and practice of the skills begins at the end of a program; therefore we offer the following:
- 2 hours of free consulting for questions that might arise.
- A comprehensive plan that offers insights and strategic steps your organization can take to make sure your goals are reached.
- A reproducible master handout
- Our books and workbooks at a discounted rate.
- Our books and workbooks for you to give to your people at a bulk rate.
Are your programs “stand alone” or do you offer ongoing consulting and training?
Our programs can stand alone as a one-time event or be delivered as a long-term training program. The benefits and effectiveness of our programs come from longer term consulting and training that supports your internal training and goals.
For example our most popular training program Thrivorship: Power Tools For Success addresses the human side of change management from both an individual perspective and an organizational perspective. A one-time event can only offer an overview of the program, whereas a multiple day workshop or a long term training program can teach managers how to use the tools effectively in order to manage the change within their organization or department successfully.
We love to work with organizations of all sizes. We strive to understand your needs and goals to provide the results you require. To make your next event successful fill out the form below and click submit. Be sure to complete all sections of the form; personal information, hiring and your program, before you submit it.
