Events

>Sept. 23 – Navigating Change Masterclass – Public Offering

Last public session of 2026!

Most change programs focus on process. Ours focuses on people—and what they lose when things shift. Through four power-packed sessions, real-time coaching, and The Complete Change Guide, you’ll learn to lead change in a way that sticks. This isn’t theory. It’s the human side of change—finally done right. But don’t take our word for it, hear it from our past participants.

[UPDATED] Virtual classes: Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 20 & Nov. 17
Labs: Oct. 6, 29 & Dec. 3

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>Oct. 6 – FREE WEBINAR – Don’t Gamble With Your Culture

When people are already uncertain, what are we doing that increases the odds of a good outcome (and what are we doing that makes things worse)?

When the stakes are high and uncertainty is everywhere, everyone feels it, from the people making the decisions to the people living with them. You can’t control every hand you’re dealt, but you can control how you play it.

In this session, we’ll unpack what really happens to people during uncertainty, where things can go sideways, and how leaders and teams can stack the odds in their favor without sacrificing culture.

You’ll walk away with:

A better understanding of what people actually experience during uncertainty and why resistance usually isn’t the real problem.
A sharper eye for the overlooked moments that can make or break an initiative.
Practical ways to navigate uncertainty while keeping trust, clarity and culture intact.

>Oct. 15 – Leadership Sunrise Series – Coaching: The Skill that Changes Everything (FREE In-person event)

Coaching isn’t reserved for people with “manager” in their title. It’s a skill that changes how anyone shows up, whether you’re leading a team, supporting one through HR, or contributing as an individual who wants more influence and impact.

Join Slingshot25 leadership experts Jackie Pelland and Courtney Smock and learn how shifting from giving answers to asking better questions can transform the way you engage, communicate and solve problems, whether that’s with a direct report, a colleague, or yourself. Attendees will walk away with practical, immediately usable ways to build trust, inspire ownership, and unlock potential in the people around them, no matter where they sit on the org chart.

This event is sponsored by Ohnward Bank, presented by Slingshot25’s Courtney Smock & Jackie Pelland

Time: Breakfast and networking 8-8:30 a.m. | Presentation 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Location: Ohnward Bank & Trust – Board Room, 665 Marion Blvd. Marion, Iowa 52302
A light breakfast will be provided.

>Nov. 12 – Free Webinar – Performance Reviews & Feedback

Walk in prepared. Walk out clear.

How prepared are you for your next performance review?

Performance reviews should build trust and drive growth, but too often they create anxiety instead. This session offers insights and practical ways to prepare for performance review conversations that are honest, clear, and valuable for both the person giving feedback and the person receiving it. Whether you’re a manager preparing for review season or an employee wanting to get more out of the conversation, you’ll leave with a clearer sense of how to make these discussions count.

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