Energize Your Team with Personal & Professional Development Workshops
Shawn Fink Strategies LLC offers Safe & Brave Spaces for staff, board or teams to replenish, reflect and regenerate their energy, creativity and connections.
My philosophy when working with a group is to ensure there is both safe and brave space created and cultivated from the second we gather together so that ALL participants feel valued, respected and included. For that reason, I begin every workshop, keynote or retreat with a warm opening to create presence as well as opportunities to define success for the experience.
From there, we move into an engaging, dynamic session that has your group laughing, sharing, connecting and being more courageous together.
Every facilitation experience with me includes personal reflection, professional development and team-building exercises that make you think, challenge your beliefs and reinvigorate your WHY for the work you do.
FACILITATION TOPICS FOR 2025
BRAVE VISIONING & STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREATS
Visualize. Strategize. Actualize: To get your business or organization where you want to go, you’re going to need a vision and a strategic roadmap to follow to get everyone on the same page and path to get there. At Shawn Fink Strategies LLC, we approach Brave Visioning with creativity and engaging interaction that will get everyone dreaming in the same direction. Best for nonprofits.
TIMEFRAME: Half day/Full Day/3-session
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EXPANDING COMFORT ZONES WITH A BRAVE YES MINDSET™
We all know CAVE Dwellers — People who are “constantly against virtually everything” and make change hard or impossible. If you have a CAVE dweller or two on your team — or maybe it’s you — it’s time to expand your comfort zone. This group workshop offers powerful, interactive exercises that build courage, a curious, positive team culture and a growth mindset. Best for keynotes, breakout workshops and all-staff retreats.
TIMEFRAME: 75-90 MINUTES
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STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP TEAM OR STAFF RETREAT
VISUALIZE. STRATEGIZE. ACTUALIZE: Creating a visual map of your personal — or team — goals, dreams and intentions is a powerful exercise for greater clarity, productivity and cohesion. We believe everyone should be working toward meaningful, purposeful goals and intentions in order to live and lead their best life at work and at home. Best for small teams.
TIMEFRAME: Half day/Full Day/3-session
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LEADING (AND THRIVING) THROUGH CHANGE AND UNCERTAINTY
The only certainty in life — and business — is that things will change and are changing. How are you and your team managing change? Join us for this workshop (or keynote) to shore up your resources on dealing with change and helping your organization through it as well. For business leaders or leadership team members. Best for keynotes, breakout sessions or leadership team retreats.
TIMEFRAME: 60-90 MINUTES
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NAVIGATING TOMORROW: VISIONARY LEADERSHIP TEAM RETREAT
We are living in uncertain times after a handful of years filled with uncertainty. How do we prepare for the future? How do we become who we need to be to meet the future where it is — in this very moment? During this workshop, your team will visualize the future and create a map on how to get there. Best for leadership teams.
TIMEFRAME: 120 MINUTES — 4-HOUR RETREAT
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CULTIVATING RESILIENCE TO CURB BURNOUT
Capacity is Everything for your team. In order to be more courageous and lead bravely, you must have the energy, capacity and interest to be at the top of your game each day. Each person will create their own strategy for this. This workshop focused on your team members wholebeing capacity. Best for all staff retreats, breakout sessions.
TIMEFRAME: 75-90 MINUTES
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CULTIVATING A POSITIVE, RESILIENT CULTURE
An empowered leader and strong team player practices self-awareness and shows up authentically, bringing their unique gifts to an organization. This workshop lifts up your leadership team’s practical strengths, identifies their core values and gives them time to cast a vision for their role and future in the organization. Best for all staff retreats breakouts and keynotes.
TIMEFRAME: 75-90 MINUTES
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THE POWER AVERSION THEORY
In their book The Power Code, Authors Katty Kay and Claire Shipman highlight some eye-opening research that shares that women often experience what they have named, Power Aversion Theory. In this facilitated workshop or keynote, your group will deconstruct the Power Aversion Theory with storytelling and sharing. Best for keynotes at female-focused events.
TIMEFRAME: 90 MINUTES
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BRAVE BOUNDARIES: RECLAIMING YOUR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL BALANCE
Participants will learn that boundary setting is an act of self-respect and leadership. This takeaway focuses on understanding that saying “YES” to yourself means strategically and courageously choosing what truly matters. Through the Rumble Starters, attendees will explore their core values, identify energy-draining commitments, and develop a framework for making intentional choices that align with their authentic selves. Best for breakout sessions.
TIMEFRAME: 75-90 minutes