Building Trust: The Key to Stronger Teams and Better Results

Trust isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s the secret weapon behind high-performing, resilient teams.

The Building Trust series equips you with the tools to foster deeper connections, drive collaboration, and create a culture where people thrive. In these engaging, practical workshops, you’ll learn how to build trust from the ground up and leverage it to boost performance, innovation, and team loyalty.

Rooted in the work of trust experts like Stephen M. R. Covey, Frances Frei, and Dr. Paul Zak, this series offers real-world strategies and actionable insights you can implement immediately. Whether you're laying the foundation or fine-tuning your leadership for greater impact, you’ll walk away with the skills to lead teams that are stronger, more connected, and built to last.

3 levels available as well as an abridged “power hour” option
building trust: LEVEL 1

The Foundations Of Trust

Earning Confidence, Strengthening Teams

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Trust. It’s the glue that holds teams together and the foundation for every successful relationship—yet it doesn’t just appear out of nowhere.

This workshop is all about understanding how trust works, why it’s essential, and how you can intentionally build it with your team. We’ll unpack insights from trust experts like Stephen M. R. Covey (The Speed of Trust) and Charles Feltman (The Thin Book of Trust) and dive into real-life examples to make it practical. Through reflective exercises and hands-on activities, you’ll walk away with tools to build stronger, more trusting connections with your team.

Outcomes:

  • Learn what trust really means in a professional setting—no fluff, just actionable insights.

  • Spot the small (but powerful) behaviors that build or break trust in relationships.

  • Practice techniques to be more transparent, reliable, and authentic as a leader.

  • Build confidence in creating open, honest connections with your team.

  • Start turning trust into your greatest leadership superpower.

Soft Skills Developed:

  • Clear and authentic communication

  • Building credibility and reliability

  • Strengthening team relationships

  • Recognizing and addressing trust gaps

  • Collaboration and connection

    Workshop Length: 2-3 hours

building trust: LEVEL 2

The Trust Advantage

Building Teams That Outperform and Endure

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If trust is the foundation, this workshop is where you start building the mansion.

Level 2 takes everything you’ve learned about trust and turns it into a real-world strategy to elevate your team’s performance and resilience. Using research from experts like Dr. Paul Zak (Trust Factor), Dr. David Horsager (The Trust Edge), and Dr. Frances Frei (Unleashed), we’ll explore the deeper layers of trust—how it fuels innovation, helps teams thrive under pressure, and keeps people motivated to do their best work. Expect case studies, group discussions, and plenty of lightbulb moments as you uncover how trust transforms teams.

Outcomes:

  • See how trust drives everything from performance to innovation (and why it’s non-negotiable).

  • Learn how the neuroscience of trust can help you create stronger, more connected teams.

  • Spot trust gaps within your organization and know how to address them.

  • Develop accountability practices that strengthen trust over time.

  • Build a resilient team culture that can weather challenges without losing connection.

Soft Skills Developed:

  • Trust diagnostics and repair techniques

  • Building a culture of accountability

  • Communication for resilience and motivation

  • Conflict resolution with trust at the center

  • Relationship-building under pressure

    Workshop Length: 2-3 hours

TRUST BUILDING: Power Hour

The Trust Hack

Small Shifts, Big Team Wins

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What if an hour could change the way your team works together?

In this 60-minute power-packed workshop, we’ll uncover the simple, actionable shifts that make a big difference in building trust. It’s a taste of our deeper trust workshops, inspired by the work of trust-building experts like Stephen M. R. Covey, Dr. Paul Zak, and Dr. Sandra J. Sucher. Whether you’re navigating new team dynamics, overcoming challenges, or just looking to elevate collaboration, this session will leave you with practical tools and a fresh perspective on how trust fuels success.

This isn’t just theory—it’s about strategies you can use today to create more connection, transparency, and confidence on your team. Think of it as the spark to ignite bigger changes in how you lead and work.

Outcomes:

  • Learn why trust is the hidden driver of performance, innovation, and connection.

  • Spot the small but impactful behaviors that strengthen trust instantly.

  • Get practical strategies to foster transparency and reliability across your team.

  • Experience a taste of what’s possible when trust is at the center of your leadership.Soft Skills Developed:

  • Active listening

  • Emotional awareness

  • Trust-building communication

Workshop Length: 1 hour