Effective
Communication
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Time: 12pm-1pm ET
Format: Live on Zoom
Cost: $29 per person
Limited space available.
Does this Sound Familiar?
“Why didn’t that land the way I wanted it to?”
“I replay conversations in my head so much.”
“Why are people so hard to talk to?”
“That didn’t come out the way I meant it.”
If so, you’re not alone.
The good news is communication is a skill.
So it can be learned.
Communication is not just about what you say.
Communication is what is heard.
That means you can be smart, prepared, and well-intentioned, and still miss the mark if your message is not being received the way you intended.
This workshop is designed to help participants close that gap.
Why this workshop Matters
more confident speaking up
less frustrated in conversations
more prepared for meetings
better able to connect with different personalities
more effective in getting their message across
When Communication Improves, People Often Feel:
What you will learn:
In this one-hour live virtual workshop, participants will:
identify their own default communication style
learn the four communication styles: Data, Big Picture, Process, and Relational
explore the strengths and limitations of each style
practice identifying communication styles in others
learn simple strategies to adapt communication in real time
strengthen their ability to listen so others feel heard and understood
The session includes a self-reflection quiz, breakout discussion, polls, chat participation, and practical strategies for more effective communication.
“Communication doesn’t count if it’s not heard.”
This workshop is For you if…
You sometimes leave conversations wishing you had said something differently
You feel like your message does not always land the way you intended
You work with people who communicate very differently than you do
You want to stop over-explaining, overthinking, or repeating yourself
You want practical communication tools you can use immediately
You want to feel more confident in everyday workplace conversations
This is not a passive webinar.
It is a live, interactive workshop designed to help people immediately connect the content to real workplace communication.
Participants will:
take a communication style quiz
reflect on how they naturally communicate
explore how colleagues may hear the same message differently
practice identifying styles through examples
walk away with realistic tools they can use in meetings, conversations, and team settings
No one communication style is better than another.
The goal is not to change who you are. The goal is to become more flexible, more aware, and more effective when you communicate.
The session emphasizes:
Work Wise Labs is Different.
This is not a lecture.
You’ll participate in:
• interactive exercises
• small group discussions
• practical tools you can apply immediately
You’ll leave feeling more secure in how you communicate.
“I loved all the practical tips!”
“Working together starts with good communication and understanding there are different styles.”
“I will be putting the communication styles worksheet on my wall at work.”
Meet Elissa.
Hi, I’m Elissa, and I help managers in non-profits, government agencies, and small businesses lead in ways that makes everyone feel appreciated.
How do I do that? l come into your workplace and either work 1:1 with managers, or lead group workshops that strengthen leadership and connection. If that sounds dry, it’s not! My specialty is to focus on the fun, healthy, and productive side of things.
My approach is two-fold:
In a best-case world, I work with groups and use fun team building exercises in workshops and on retreats to strengthen bonds and improve workplace culture. Think of it as a proactive approach, like eating leafy, green vegetables or going for a run to keep your heart healthy and functioning properly.
I also work directly with managers to help improve the workplace environment when it’s clear that something is just a bit out of whack. Like when you just need a new carburetor to make the car hum again. In these reactive situations where the problems already exist; I work with leaders on everything from trust issues to growth struggles to FIX what’s wrong so employees feel supported and connected and happy to show up for work.
I have a Master’s Degree in Multicultural Education and a certification in Positive Psychology, but it’s the practical experience I received working for over 20 years with people in mission-driven organizations that allows me to help managers create more inclusive environments that are able to tap into their employees strengths.
Because no one wants to work in a place that doesn’t support them. Doesn’t get them. With Work Wise Labs resources, you can help your managers create an environment that is fun and supportive, without ever losing sight of your workplace’s mission.
Work Wise Labs grew organically out of the lessons I learned along the way. Bottom line: everyone should be happy to go to work, and I can provide the tools to make that happen.
To see my full professional bio, see my LinkedIn profile.
this thoughtful, virtual workshop is interactive and designed to get you learning quickly and affordably.
The value in this session is that it is interactive and participant-driven. Because it is individualized, sessions are not recorded.
FAQs
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Yes. Participants will take a communication style quiz, respond to polls, work in breakout rooms, and leave with practical tools they can use right away.
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No. This workshop is relevant for anyone who wants to communicate more effectively at work. This workshop is ideal for:
professionals at any level
emerging leaders
team members who collaborate across departments
people who want to improve communication at work
anyone who wants to feel more confident being heard
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Yes. The session is designed to give participants clear, realistic strategies they can apply immediately in workplace conversations.
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Participants will learn four communication styles: Data, Big Picture, Process, and Relational.
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The workshop is a one-hour, live, virtual workshop.
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The workshop will NOT be recorded. This is to ensure participants feel safe sharing honestly and openly.
These are the most commonly asked questions.
What People
Are Saying
“Great session. Easy to follow.”
“Very insightful training. ”
Confidence isn’t something
leaders are born with.
It’s a skill they build.
Take the first step today.