Ignite your team.
Get others excited about their vision and goals
Build a collaborative team
Communicate effectively at every level of your organization
Become stronger critical and strategic thinkers
Build influence, even where they don't have direct authority
Get problem solving techniques to drive decision-making and accountability
Establish executive presence
Spend their time in a way that capitalizes on their strengths and ignites their days!
Your leaders will ignite their passion to get results. They'll also benefit from the self-awareness gained through assessments and 360 degree feedback, stronger relationships with their classmates, and and learning that lasts.
We use a variety of self-assessments and 360 degree feedback to help leaders identify their strengths, as well as what they can do better, differently or more often. Leaders develop a clear picture of their talents and create a plan to achieve their professional and personal goals.
During eight, two-hour virtual workshops and two one-on-one coaching sessions, leaders get tools, tips, and techniques to capitalize on their strengths. We'll discuss ways to overcome the challenges faced at work and develop ideas for accomplishing their individual goals.
Leaders learn with their peers to break down silos and succeed together. We'll make sure leaders stay focused to achieve their goals and that their new skills and behaviors are sustainable. Most importantly, ignited leaders gain the confidence and energy to be the best leaders they can be.
Hi. I'm Amy Pearl and I've dedicated my life to helping leaders like you overcome tough challenges at work, ignite their passion and achieve their goals. I'd love to help you, too!
I created everything in Lead Ignited over 3 decades, first, as a corporate gal working for a big bank and then, by coaching hundreds of professionals, from CEO's of multi-billion dollar companies to high potentials just starting out. I've gained a reputation as a no-nonsense yet fun-loving coach who asks thought-provoking questions and delivers actionable ideas.
I invite you to join Lead Ignited. Every tip you'll learn has been tested by my clients. So, I know they'll work for you, too!
Through Lead Ignited, leaders meet for two hours, virtually, every two-weeks to focus on today's most important leadership topics. Prior to each session, they'll spend about 30 minutes preparing for the session using our online learning platform and a downloadable Power Pages workbook. After each live session, they'll have an implementation week to try new things
and to get some quick wins.
We'll begin by meeting with you and your supervisor. We'll discuss the program details and establish your objectives. This way, we can customize the program to achieve your goals.
Manage your priorities, not your time. We'll help you discover how to create a Collaborative Workplace and refine your priorities to focus on the workplace you desire for your team and yourself.
Ignited leadership takes the right thinking. We'll use the Agile EQ Profile to explore your natural mindsets and build your stretch mindsets so you can feel confident and prepared heading into any situation.
Ignited leaders are intentional when communicating with others. You'll use Everything DiSC and our Ignited Listening Profile to get personalized tips to communicate with your direct reports, peers, boss, and other colleagues to bolster your credibility, build relationships, and manage tense situations.
Inventory your strengths and identify improvement opportunities to be the best you can be. You'll get anonymous feedback from your direct reports, peers, supervisor, and others in an objective way. Then, we'll review your results in a one-on-one meeting to develop personalized strategies for your success.
Become crystal clear about your strategy for your department and your work. You'll write Your Playbook based on research and input from others. Then, you'll create a system of accountability for yourself and your team to maximize your contribution and stay focused on the big picture.
Create a culture of accountability and opportunity for your teams with the tools and techniques to set expectations, celebrate successes, and help team members who fall off track. Then, take the next step to coach your teams to find their own success through delegation and development.
Whether you're working in the office, 100% remotely, or in a hybrid-environment, a collaborative team requires five behaviors: trust, healthy conflict, commitment, peer-to-peer accountability, and a spirit of shared results. You'll get a Teams Toolkit to make this happen.
Discover eight powerful influencing strategies, how to use them and when to apply them. Then, you'll learn an 8-step process for driving sustainable change and creating a spirit of continuous improvement.
We'll celebrate your accomplishments with an all-out graduation celebration. You'll learn the habits of people who get recognized at work. Then, you'll create your long-term success path to create the career and life you desire!
We'll reflect on all you've learned and the daily habits you've put in place to be a strong leader. Then, based on your career and personal goals, we'll ensure you have a plan to sustain the changes you've put in place and the tools and frameworks to achieve your goals.
The diversity of the group is one of the most interesting parts. Leaders get the chance to build relationships with people they don't ordinarily work with. That being said, we want the group to be small enough so that each person gets the individualized attention they deserve. Plus, a small group puts some pressure on each participant to engage fully and be accountable for the transformation they desire. The ideal group size is 8-12 leaders.
The ideal participant is a high potential mid-level or senior leader who needs to refine their leadership habits or prepare for the next level in their career. New and emerging leaders would likely benefit from our Launch Into Leadership program.
Our goal is to achieve your goals. So, we begin by meeting with the leader and their supervisor to understand their objectives. Then, on the first day, we’ll work with the group to develop an agenda that addresses everyone’s top priorities. We’ll use one-on-one coaching sessions to address your unique needs and to make sure each leader is applying new skills.
Every other week, usually from 8:30 - 10:30 Eastern Time, we hold a virtual session for a total of four months. In advance of each session, leaders complete about 30 minutes of prework. Throughout our time together, they’ll participate in various assessments, case studies, problem solving challenges, creative thinking, book reviews, and a lot of group discussion to share ideas and feedback. Even though they’ll be busy, our approach is very informal and engaging. It’s a great way to help leaders invest in themselves and re-energize for the future!
At Work Ignited, we recognize that the fee for our services is your investment in anticipation of higher levels of performance and ultimately, greater financial return. So we strive to offer our high quality service at a fair value. The fee for participation is typically $2,000 per leader with a minimum of eight participants.
Most likely, you won't want to. Previous participants have told us that this is the best part of their week. But, we understand that you might have to miss a session, especially if you're on vacation. All sessions are recorded and housed on our private course site. You can watch (or re-watch) them any time.
Sometimes we do. If you have just a few leaders who might be interested, let us know. We keep a waiting list and schedule a public program once we have eight participants.
I know you're leaders are busy and perhaps feeling overwhelmed or worried about taking something like this on. There's no doubt the world is quickly changing - hybrid workforces, artificial intelligence, and today's economy are creating a lot of uncertainty and challenges. I hear you, friend, and I'm here for you.
I truly believe that there's never been a better (or more important) time to double down on building leadership skills. Today's workforce is looking for a sense of purpose, social connections, and to feel valued for the difference they make. That takes a new set of skills that leaders might not have needed in the past. Not only will Lead Ignited give leaders those skills, it will give them the discipline to put them in place as small, daily habits. So, they are easy!
I don't want you to look back in 6 or even 12 months with those same problems sitting on your desk, wondering what could have been if you only took action.
I want your leaders to feel proud of what they accomplish and confident in what thet can achieve. Plus, I want them to have a whole bunch of new friends that share their passion for leadership and will cheer them on!
Let's chat to get Lead Ignited scheduled for your organization.
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Here’s a mistake I find new coaches and course creators make when they’re just beginning their business-to-business journeys. They try to sell to big companies. Sure, it seems appealing to sell to places like Apple, Proctor & Gamble, or Bank of America. After all, the idea behind landing business clients is so they’ll hire you to work with lots of their employees year-after-year. So, it makes sense that larger clients would lead to repeat business for years to come.
Here’s the catch. Unless you already have an established connection, it’s tough to break into large companies. It's not impossible, but it takes time. Here's why:
The right decision makers might be hard to track down. They might not even be in the same country as you. You'll have to do your research on Google, LinkedIn, or other online sites to identify their names and contact information. Then, find the right balance between following them and stalking them, if they're even active on social media.
Large company decision makers might not think they need you because they already have an army of internal learning professionals who deliver their own content.
Large organizations often employ organizational psychologists and other licensed professionals to provide coaching and employee support. When they use outside resources, they most likely have established relationships with international service providers and require certifications to work with their employees.
Large organizations often have lofty requirements for customization, securely housing data and learning content, reporting, and course/coaching administration that might require you to bring on an extra set of hands.
You might have to jump through hoops during their procurement and contracting processes. I once had to be at my office in the middle of the night to receive a call from an international procurement person who wanted to validate that I had a legitimate business. And, don't count on large companies paying you in anything less than 90 days.
Now, I'm not trying to kill your big dreams. It is completely possible for you to work with organizations of any size. Building your business to meet the expectations of the big guns will force you to think bigger and to add a layer of sophistication to your organization that you might not even be considering today. Plus, having a few big names on your client list is great for building instant credibility with prospects.
On the other hand, I'd like to share something with you. I live in Western New York and for the first decade I was in business, almost 100% of my clients were local. Even in my community where there were about 15 companies that employed more than 2,500 people, I was able to quickly build a thriving, multi-six figure business.
Although I've expanded to doing business globally and I work with several Fortune 500 companies, most of my clients today still have fewer than 1,000 employees. In fact, many of them have fewer than 500 employees.
You see, that size company needs you because they don’t have large human resources departments to handle their training and coaching needs. That size company appreciates you because they don’t have your expertise in-house. They like to build a relationship with you and you become part of their family. It's actually very rewarding to see small-to-midsize organizations evolve over time, knowing you had a small part in their growth.
Small-to-midsize organizations are often very easy to work for and with. They generally don't have advanced requirements and they'll look to you to advise them about how they should proceed.
This target market doesn't have to only include public or private companies. It can include not-for-profit organizations, healthcare systems, government agencies, schools and school districts, and churches.
I bet, those small-to-midsize organizations are right in your backyard, making it easy for you to connect with them and to serve them. Try Googling "private sector employers in [your local community]" or "largest employers in [your community]." See what pops up. If you live close to a major city, the list will be endless. Even if you live in a midsize town like I do, you'll have a long list of prospects to grow your business.
You might be thinking, Amy, how did you get into the big companies you serve? I'll tell you. My largest clients primarily came from 2 sources. First, human resources professionals from my smaller clients took new jobs at larger organizations and brought me into their new company. Second, I started working at tiny, local manufacturing plants that were part of much larger organizations. I established a good track record and they referred me to other departments within their companies.
So, start small. Start local. Start easy. Perfect your approach, processes, and systems. That way, you'll be ready for the big ones when they come. Or who knows…you might just love serving your local small-business community with your whole heart! 💙