Conversational Capacity®

Maintaining productive dialogue can be a difficult art. Have you ever not said something and regretted it or got defensive and argumentative because you ‘needed’ to be right? That’s a recipe for unproductive conversations and eroding relationships over time.  

Conversational Capacity teaches you how to engage in constructive dialogue—even in moments of tremendous pressure. It helps you to recognize when emotions hijack you out of a productive conversation, develop a learner-focused mindset, and master the four skills of candor and curiosity.  

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Conversational Capacity®

Remaining candid and curious under pressure.
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Personalized, results-driven coaching to help you break through barriers, lead with confidence, and achieve lasting growth—both personally and professionally. Coaches work with leaders to create a personalized development plan that accelerates the transformation process.
Duration
6-7 hours
Audience
Individual Contributors, People Leaders, Senior Leaders, Executives
Delivery
Virtual or In-Person

A Blanchard Product

Blanchard's approach to leadership and management training focuses on creating effective leaders who can inspire their teams, drive performance, and achieve results. Their programs often emphasize practical strategies, situational leadership, and the development of interpersonal skills.

An ExperiencePoint Product

ExperiencePoint is an innovative training company known for its immersive simulation-based training programs, focusing on fostering creativity, innovation, and change management skills among participants. The company partners with global leaders in management education, including IDEO for design thinking workshops, to deliver highly engaging and effective learning experiences.

An Everything DiSC Product

Everything DiSC assessments are used in workplaces to enhance self-awareness, foster better teamwork, improve communication, and facilitate conflict resolution.

Remaining candid and curious under pressure.

Objectives

  • Develop Conflict-Resilient Teams – Equip individuals and teams with the ability to navigate difficult conversations with balance, reducing workplace tensions and improving collaboration.
  • Enhance Decision-Making Under Pressure – Teach leaders and employees how to engage in constructive dialogue, ensuring well-informed decisions even in high-stress situations.
  • Drive Innovation Through Open Dialogue – Foster an environment where diverse perspectives thrive, turning challenging discussions into catalysts for creativity and problem-solving.
  • Strengthen Workplace Communication & Engagement – Build a culture of trust and transparency by balancing candor and curiosity, leading to higher morale, productivity, and business success.

Outcomes

  • Build awareness  
  • Adopt a learning-focused mindset  
  • Recognize and manage your emotional triggers  
  • Communicate productively balancing candor and curiosity  

“We have trained approximately 3,100 leaders—a 15 percent increase in participation – and the program completion rate is 93 percent. Participants rated the content at an 89 percent satisfaction rate, which is equal to previous classroom delivery rates."
Conversational Capacity®, Michelle Colbert

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Connect with Joanna Kirke, Founder of Kirke Leadership, for a 30-minute consultation to explore how we can best support your leadership needs.