Upcoming Events
>Sept. 17 – Navigating Change Masterclass – Public Offering
This in-depth virtual class is led by Slingshot25’s change expert and coach, Courtney Smock. The Navigating Change Masterclass will help you master the change process and transform your organization.
Who should attend?
Leaders or aspiring leaders, change practitioners, or project managers who are leading change and want to control the chaos, ensure the change sticks, and put people at the center of their plans.
Class logistics
The virtual 2-hour classes are scheduled for Sept. 17, Sept. 23, Oct. 15 and Nov. 12. Labs will be held on Oct. 1, 29 and Nov. 19. Contact us about cost and group rates.
**Public offerings are only available twice a year, so get registered today.
>Sept. 10 – Coaching: The Skill that Changes Everything – Heartland SHRM
Slingshot25’s Courtney Smock will be presenting at the Heartland SHRM’s upcoming virtual event. To learn more about this presentation and register, please visit their website.
>Oct. 9 – Get Decision Alignment or Get Derailed – Iowa SHRM State Conference
Slingshot25’s Courtney Smock will be presenting at the 2025 Iowa SHRM State Conference. You can learn more about this event and register on their website. Don’t forget to stop by our booth and say “hi.”
>Oct. 14 – Leadership Sunrise Series – Sponsored by Ohnward Bank & Trust (NEW DATE)
Ohnward Bank is proud to sponsor the Leadership Sunrise Series, led by Slingshot25. This complimentary series offers invaluable leadership insights and a generous dose of inspiration for leaders within our communities.
Check back for more information about this complimentary event.
*This is a free in-person event – All you have to do is REGISTER HERE. It’s just that easy!
Past Events & Webinars
Tough Conversations that Get People Moving
Do you find yourself DREADING tough conversations in the workplace?
It’s normal to avoid bringing up difficult issues or addressing problem behavior at work, but avoiding them is costing you and your organization big time.
In this webinar, we’re going to discuss:
What makes tough conversations so tough.
The psychology of confrontation that will help us stay calm and clear when others deflect or get defensive.
An overview of some of the fundamental interaction skills – from mindset to tactics.
Get Your Leadership Groove Back
There are lots of (good and bad) variables that can leave us feeling…off.
A new position or promotion. Surprising performance feedback. Lack of work-life balance.
Whatever the situation, there’s a powerful (and often underutilized) tool helping leaders around the world. It’s coaching, and it’s the go-to for people who want to be better in their professional and personal lives.
In this free webinar, we’re going to share:
Coaching: What it is and what it’s not.
Three not-so-subtle lifelong benefits.
Our coaching promise.
Making Change Stick
Are you ready to kick the paste out of your next change initiative?!
If you’re eager to be the next change MVP of your organization, this recorded webinar is your can’t-miss opportunity to learn how!
We’ll cover:
– The real costs of failed change management to a business.
– Key reasons changes fall flat after the kick-off.
– The strategies to make your changes the ooey-gooey-kind-of-sticky!
Stop Killing Accountability
Did you know that out of 562 large (mostly U.S.) companies, 29% have accountability listed as a corporate value? (It’s on the poster)!
Both leaders and employees desire accountability in the workplace, and when it’s present, there are positive impacts on employee engagement. So, WHY are so many lamenting over the lack of it in their organizations? The reality is that corporate culture kills accountability in many (AVOIDABLE) ways.
In this webinar, we share:
The definition of what accountability truly is and why it’s important
Common ways companies kill it unintentionally, and
Specific things you need to stop doing immediately to build accountability
The Aftermath of Change
Research shows that 70 percent of all changes fail to achieve their intended benefits. Yes, you read that right – 70 percent!
Both leaders and employees desire accountability in the workplace, and when it’s present, there are positive impacts on employee engagement. So, WHY are so many lamenting over the lack of it in their organizations? The reality is that corporate culture kills accountability in many (AVOIDABLE) ways.
STOP Avoiding Tough Conversations
Do you find yourself...