Human-Centered Leadership Basics
How leaders show up and how it affects others
Why this workshop exists
Most leadership challenges are not about strategy or tools. They are about how people show up with each other, especially under pressure or uncertainty.
This session introduces simple emotional and relational awareness in a way that feels accessible and grounded.
People learn how their behaviour shapes trust, tone, and connection. They also learn early signs that they are activated, overwhelmed, or slipping into familiar patterns like shutting down or overexplaining.
The focus is steady and supportive. There is no clinical language and no heavy emotional work. The session offers practical awareness and small shifts that make daily interactions feel easier.
What this workshop covers
Participants learn:
- What human-centered leadership looks like in daily work
- How small behaviours influence trust and team tone
- How nervous system responses affect how they show up
- Early patterns like shutting down, withdrawing, or overexplaining
- How values support steadier presence during stress
Everything is simple, grounded, and tied to real situations.
Who this workshop is for
This session works well for teams who:
- Want to strengthen interpersonal skills
- Need a shared understanding of how behaviour affects others
- Feel unsure or anxious during difficult interactions
- Want calmer and steadier communication
- Are preparing to move into deeper values or emotional regulation work
It offers a gentle starting point before Level 2.
What participants leave with
Participants leave with:
- A clearer sense of how their behaviour impacts others
- Language for naming early cues and patterns
- One grounding or pausing strategy
- A simple values-based intention for the week
These early insights help people communicate with more steadiness and build healthier team dynamics.
How we work in the session
The pace is calm and the structure is clear. A typical session includes:
- A quick values check-in
- A plain-language look at human-centered leadership
- Noticing early emotional or physical cues
- A short pausing or grounding practice
- Small-group reflection
- One human-centered behaviour to practice
There is no role play, no forced sharing, and no pressure to be vulnerable.
What is included
- Short pre-work prompt
- A few curated resources
- Optional check-in or reflection prompt
Investment
- Online: $1,500 per session, up to 10 participants
- In person: $2,000 per session, plus travel
