Staff Development programs
Help your team improve collaboration, mindset, and innovation.
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Sample Session: Team Check-Up™️
Unlike going to your annual physical, you’ll want this sort of check-up! Through a closed-door session and as a team, we design a charter that emphasizes the benefits of an equitable work environment and establishes agreed-upon expectations. This demonstrates clear leadership and empowers employees to care about their well-being, ultimately reducing employee burnout and turnover.
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New and existing teams looking to build trust and rapport across the group.
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• The importance of how a team workplace charter empowers employees and managers to partner in decisions impacting their work/ life balance effectively.
• Team policies based on pre-determined topics, which might include taking PTO, why meetings need to be scheduled, communications channels, how to communicate priorities, and offline/online work hours.
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Feel an increase in morale and rapport, ultimately reducing stress and anxiety across the team.
Client Testimonial
“As someone who has dedicated my own career to the exploration of the employee experience, Mark’s consultancy partnership was instrumental in my team development approach at Amazon and, most recently, when I brought him into the classroom for my Corporate Communications graduate students at the University of Colorado-Boulder. As I knew when I first met Mark, and as continues today, Mark has a contagiously curious approach in his respect for the PR profession and his commitment to the well-being of the professionals who move the industry forward every day.”
Sample Session: Self Promotion By Design
The life of a new people manager can be one part exciting and one part challenging. You and your employees can burn out quickly if you’re doing and managing. This discussion is designed for emerging leaders to feel confident to lead themselves and others.
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Your future leaders. These may include new people managers and those who are eager to grow in your organization.
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• How to manage hybrid and remote teams.
• Understanding imposter syndrome.
• Establishing your leadership style.
• Building your personal advisory board.
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Have practical and actionable tools to feel confident to lead themselves and others.
Client Testimonial
“Mark was not only extremely prepared and well-spoken, but he also had a calming, welcoming, and approachable presence that made everyone feel welcome.”
Sample Session: Lead with Confidence
Starting a new career is a unique experience. There is a lot to take in as you start your journey. But it can also come with some challenging moments that are sometimes difficult to learn until you’re on the job. This session is designed to help new professionals reduce pitfalls and feel empowered and confident heading into a new career.
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New and emerging professionals who are eager to take control their careers with confidence.
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• How to manage up in a hybrid work environment.
• Actionable approaches to boost confidence when working with clients and in public engagements.
• How to set boundaries and take time off.
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Incorporate practical and actionable tips on being a trusted advisor with colleagues and clients.
Hi, I’m Mark Mohammadpour, your energy-boosting Chief Well-being Officer.
Reaching 200,000+ people annually on Employee Culture and Well-being.
C-suite advisor on creating healthy, confident, and empathetic teams to attract and retain star talent.
Accredited communications executive, leading award-winning 8-figure budget global teams.
150-pound natural weight-loss journey.
Proud husband and puppy parent!
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We use Mentimeter and Talkadot software to ensure interactivity, inclusiveness, and feedback are delivered.
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No off-the-shelf materials here! We develop your session tailored to the specific challenges you’re facing.
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We’ve hosted sessions virtually and in-person, attendance of five to 1,000+, from one-hour to multi-day.
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We’ll spend time before your event to ensure we’re aligned on goals, expectations, and success factors.
We’ll also schedule time after the event to discuss feedback and immediate next steps.
Features
Our staff development trainings ensure every team member gains something from the experience. How? Read more to learn about our approach.
Client Testimonial
“Besides being a lovely human, Mark is very tuned into employee needs and is able to translate those needs into a more empathic and people-first workplace. He is truly skilled at providing guidance on how to create an organizational environment that genuinely values its people! If you’re looking for an outside consultant to trust with identifying how to better improve employee job satisfaction and career motivation, then look no further than Mark!”
FAQs
How long are your sessions?
Our sessions vary with your specific needs. Some workshops can be held in one hour, others a half-day, while others are a series of conversations over several months. Please contact us for an estimate.
How much do your sessions cost?
We tailor every workshop based on several factors, including if it’s in-person or virtual, travel requirements, the length of the session(s), and, most importantly, your goals. Please contact us for an estimate.
Do you have a non-profit/not-for-profit rate?
Yes! Please contact us for more details.
Can we swap in and out different topics?
Yes! Because we tailor every session, we can add or remove relevant topics for your audience.
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Chasing the Sun is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.