POWERFUL CONVERSATIONS

Leadership Development for Energy Professionals

Communication consistently ranks among the top workplace challenges. At every level, in every department, the biggest problems come down to people not effectively communicating with each other.

THE TRUTH YOUR PEOPLE KNOW

They can run equipment perfectly but struggle with people. Technical skills got them the job, but leadership skills get them promoted. The best operators aren't always the best leaders - and they want to bridge that gap.

THE GAP NOBODY TALKS ABOUT

Every company says their biggest challenge is communication, but what do most training programs focus on? Technical skills, safety protocols, equipment operation.

The soft skills that aren't so soft when your career depends on them: how to manage your energy, listen strategically, and lead with confidence.

The difference between running equipment and running teams isn't more training manuals - it's mental skills.

THE SOLUTION

You already have the technical expertise. Now let's add the people skills that make you unstoppable.

Powerful Conversations teaches the mental skills that separate good operators from great leaders - the stuff they don't teach in technical training.

This is what separates the crew leads from the superintendents.

COMPLETE 6-WEEK CURRICULUM

Week 1: The Energy You Bring - Mastering the Internal Game

Foundation: Before you say a single word, your energy is already communicating everything.

You'll Master:

• Energy awareness using proven assessment tools

• How your internal state drives your external impact

• The connection between energy and brain function

• Practical tools: Energy awareness, strategic timing, reality checks

Real-World Application: Learn to recognize when you're at your best for crucial conversations and when to strategically wait.

Week 2: Feedback Conversations - The Game-Changer Skill

Foundation: Feedback builds performance and relationships when done right, destroys both when done wrong.

You'll Master:

• How to give feedback that motivates rather than deflates

• Receiving feedback without getting defensive

• The timing and environment that makes feedback effective

• Feedback strategies that work with crew members AND family

Real-World Application: Turn performance discussions from dreaded conversations into opportunities for growth and trust-building.

Week 3: Crucial Conversations - When Stakes Are High

Foundation: High-pressure situations reveal leadership. Your ability to stay calm and effective when stakes are high defines your influence.

You'll Master:

• Managing emotional reactivity in crisis moments

• The anatomy of what's really driving difficult behavior (anger iceberg)

• Staying calm when others are losing their heads

• Having safety, budget, and performance conversations with confidence

Real-World Application: Navigate emergency situations, safety incidents, and high-pressure meetings with the calm confidence that inspires trust.

Week 4: Strategic Listening - Hearing What Others Really Mean

Foundation: Communication isn't about what you say - it's about what others hear. Listening shows respect, builds trust, and allows understanding to unfold.

You'll Master:

• Full attention techniques (eye contact, body language)

• Reflecting back what you heard accurately

• Asking clarifying questions instead of jumping to conclusions

• Avoiding interrupting or mentally preparing replies while others speak

Real-World Application: Understand what your crew, supervisors, and family are really trying to communicate, leading to better decisions and stronger relationships.

Week 5: Coaching Conversations - Developing Others

Foundation: Great leaders don't just get results - they develop people who get results. Coaching conversations unlock potential in others.

You'll Master:

• Asking questions that develop thinking rather than giving all the answers

• Guiding without micromanaging

• Developing problem-solving skills in your team

• Creating accountability without creating resentment

Real-World Application: Transform your crew from people who need constant direction into independent thinkers who can handle challenges on their own.

Week 6: Two-Way Leadership Conversations - Leading Up and Down

Foundation: True leadership influence works in all directions. Master the conversations that get results whether you're talking to your crew or your supervisor.

You'll Master:

• Delegation conversations that empower rather than overwhelm

• Influencing supervisors and management without authority

• Getting buy-in for your ideas and proposals by communicating the WHY

• Helping your crew understand WHY behind decisions and changes

• Values-based leadership decisions that guide all your conversations

Real-World Application: Get the resources and support you need from above while building loyalty and commitment from your team through clear purpose and reasoning.

UNIQUE PROGRAM STRUCTURE

12-Week Engagement (2-Week Cycles)

• Week 1 of each cycle: 60-minute virtual group session (max 10 participants)

• Week 2 of each cycle: 45-60 minute individual coaching call

• Real-world application and practice between sessions

• Peer learning through shared experiences and challenges

What Makes This Different

• No corporate theory - practical skills for real workplace challenges

• Individual coaching - personalized application to your specific situations

• Family integration - these skills work at home too, because leadership is leadership

• Energy-based approach - the mental game that traditional training misses

• Industry-focused - examples, language, and scenarios that resonate with energy professionals

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

By Week 12, participants will:

✅ Show up with intentional energy that builds trust and influence
✅ Give and receive feedback without defensiveness or conflict
✅ Navigate high-pressure conversations with calm confidence
✅ Listen strategically to understand what people really mean
✅ Develop others through powerful coaching conversations
✅ Lead effectively both up and down the organizational chain
✅ Apply these skills in both professional and personal relationships

The Bottom Line: Transform from technically competent operators into confident leaders who can navigate any conversation with skill and influence.

INVESTMENT

$1,250 per participant

Includes all group sessions, individual coaching, materials, and ongoing support throughout the 12-week engagement

IDEAL FOR:

• Emerging leaders in oil & gas operations

• Technical professionals ready to move into supervisory roles

• Crew leads and supervisors who want to improve team dynamics

• Anyone who knows their technical skills but struggles with the people side of leadership

Ready to bridge the gap between technical expertise and leadership influence?

You've mastered the technical side. Now master the human side.