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Build the Skills That Change Conversations—and Outcomes

Strengthen communication, leadership, and engagement with practical coaching tools grounded in neuroscience and real-world application.

“…my mind was…opened. It really got me thinking about actually being a leader, what does that look like and how I put it into action. I can honestly say that I have never thought deeper about self-improvement as a leader than I do now after these one-on-one coaching sessions and leadership training. Lead from where you are, start with the skills you have and trust Empower to teach you how to push your limits and unlock your fullest potential. Thank you Empower.”

What is Essential Coaching Skills?

Essential Coaching Skills (ECS) is a neuroscience-based training that helps leaders use professional coaching skills to communicate in ways that support trust, motivation, and meaningful action.

Rather than relying on advice-giving, correction, or problem-focused conversations, ECS teaches leaders how to use coaching tools that help staff stay engaged from a calmer, more receptive nervous system state. When communication is solution-focused, future-focused, and grounded in curiosity, people are more able to listen, reflect, learn, and take ownership of next steps.

Through practical tools and guided practice, leaders learn how to create conversations that reduce defensiveness, increase clarity, and support growth. ECS helps leaders shift from “telling people what went wrong” to helping them explore what is possible, what matters, and what forward movement looks like.

Grounded in emotional intelligence, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and solution-focused coaching, ECS gives leaders practical skills they can use immediately to strengthen communication, build trust, and support more effective workplace outcomes.

Why Organizations Choose ECS

ECS equips teams with practical, neuroscience-informed tools that improve communication, strengthen culture, and increase engagement—without adding complexity.

  • Improves staff communication and collaboration
  • Reduces burnout and reactive dynamics
  • Builds leadership capacity at all levels
  • Strengthens client and customer engagement
  • Creates more ownership and follow-through

Led by Tiffany Grimes, ICF PCC

Tiffany brings decades of experience in leadership development, workforce systems, and neuroscience-based coaching. As an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), she equips professionals with practical tools that create meaningful, lasting change.

Cost:

*$495 per person

Space is limited.

 

Please reach out to us at [email protected] to learn more about group discounts and team workshop facilitation.

Registration:

The series a 12-hour training series delivered in three, 4-hour weekly sessions.

Winter 2026

  • September 22, 2026: 10:00am – 3:00pm PST (Lunch break from 12 – 1pm)
  • September 29, 2026: 10:00am – 3:00pm PST (Lunch break from 12 – 1pm)
  • October 6, 2026: 10:00am – 3:00pm PST (Lunch break from 12 – 1pm)
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