J&J Manager Empowerment Program:

Empower Yourself & Engage Your Team During Times Of Uncertainty

The objective of this program is to enable managers to empower their teams to navigate uncertainty and take ownership of their wellbeing and business results.

 

Who is this program for? 

This program is availabe to managers. 

 

Format 

  • 3 x 90min group coaching workshops, running every two months from July to November 2021 + Bonus session in October!
  • Delivered over Zoom
  • Highly engaging and interactive – see testimonials below

Timings & Registration

You must register for each workshop you would like to attend. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom dial-in details. 

*Spaces are limited. First come, first served. 

In order to keep this workshop interactive and to ensure the facilitator can give individual attention to everyone, we can only take a limited number of people. Register now to reserve your spot.

 

1 Fostering empathy by active listening  13 Jul, 2-3.30pm (Dubai time)
2 Collaborating by building trust  14 Sep, 2-3.30pm (Dubai time)
(bonus)

Strengthening non-verbal communication for remote work

7 Oct, 2-3.30pm (Dubai time) > REGISTER TO RECEIVE ZOOM LINK
3 Embracing vulnerability 9 Nov, 2-3.30pm (Dubai time) > REGISTER

 

Topics

 

1. Fostering empathy by active listening

Objective: to learn how to practice active listening in order to foster empathy and engage your team

We will cover:

  • Definition of empathy and how it is different from sympathy
  • The neuroscience behind empathy
  • Active listening techniques and practice – 3 types of listening and when to use them

Participants will walk away ready to step up their listening skills in a way that builds empathy and connection in their team.

–> WATCH THE RECORDING | DOWNLOAD THE WORKBOOK

2. Collaborating by building trust

Objective: to explore how we can build trust in a virtual working world

We will cover:

  • The neuroscience behind trust
  • The importance of trust – speed of trust concept
  • Identifying and overcoming barriers to trust
  • Tools for building trust when working remotely

Participants will walk away with a clear understanding of how to build trust within their team and with other teams, and with a sense of closeness to each other

–> WATCH THE RECORDING | DOWNLOAD THE WORKBOOK

 

(Bonus) Strengthening non-verbal communication for remote work

Objective: to learn how to better listen and connect with colleagues when working over video or audio

We will cover:

  • The importance of non-verbal communication
  • Active listening skills for audio and online video communication
  • How to establish genuine connection with your remote team
  • How to gain trust of business stakeholders you have never met in person

Participants will walk away feeling more knowledgeable and confident about communicating and collaborating remotely.

–> WATCH THE RECORDING | DOWNLOAD THE WORKBOOK

 

3. Embracing vulnerability

Objective: To reframe vulnerability as a strength and to understand how to leverage it to improve team performance 

We will cover:

  • Definition of vulnerability and why it is important for managers
  • Exploration of the relationship between key concepts – vulnerability, strength, courage, empathy, safety, connection and conflict
  • Overcoming the barriers to vulnerability, including cultural, organizational and personal (link to personality profiles)
  • Leveraging vulnerability as a strength

Participants will walk away with a renewed sense of safety and inspiration

–> WATCH THE RECORDING | DOWNLOAD THE WORKBOOK

Testimonials

"Valuable insights and resources"

The program was successful in further transforming the mindset and behaviour of our leaders, bringing them closer together despite working remotely during the pandemic. Specifically:

  • Increased confidence and personal growth in their roles
  • Leaders’ wellbeing improved as they are better able to take care of themselves and balance their work and life despite the additional pressures of the pandemic
  • Despite the pandemic, the business stabilized following a period of difficulty

Desi brings her personal touch to everything she does – from sharing her inspiring personal story of overcoming adversity to providing a safe and confidential space where leaders can speak openly without feeling judged. We also appreciated her valuable ideas and resources. We trust her fully.

Faisal M. Sarkhou

CEO of Kamco Invest

"Top insights on how to lead remotely"

We hired Desi to deliver a development program for our top regional leaders, focusing on collaboration, trust and conflict management. She provided new perspectives and was able to challenge the way our leaders think, leveraging her experience of working with multiple large organizations.

The program enhanced the leaders’ self-awareness and re-focused them on how they can be better role-models for the rest of the organization. It was very interactive, a great learning experience and an opportunity to connect with and learn from peers. It provided insights on how to navigate team challenges when working remotely.  

Komal Khalid

Regional Talent & Development Manager at AkzoNobel

"Inspired reflection and self-realization 

We partnered with Desi to deliver the opening session for the launch of our women’s network. The workshop focused on Self-Empowerment for Female Leaders. 

Right from the start, Desi put the participants at ease, defining a safe, open platform for us to be able to talk and share freely without fear of judgement. The session inspired a lot of reflection and self-realization. I had a moment where I could visualize myself as the leader I have always wanted to and it was a transformational moment for me!

This workshop was absolutely worth the investment. It is a great way to start a journey on empowering women in any organization.

Isil Ata

Head of Human Resources ME at J&J

About the Facilitator 

Desi Jagger

Desi Jagger

Certified Leadership Coach (CPCC, PCC)

Desi Jagger helps high potential leaders to sustain peak performance in times of complex change. She does this through 1on1 coaching and group workshops, equipping leaders with the right mindset and tools to bring out the best in themselves and others. 

What makes Desi who she is? Besides her 7 year experience at Procter & Gamble leading diverse multi-functional teams, doing brand management, training and coaching, she is also a cancer survivor. She has seen how our thoughts can help us overcome the toughest challenges, she has experienced how we adapt to changes in our emotions, behavior and physical bodies and she knows how mental clarity and focus can power us through anything. 

Desi has worked with leaders in companies like Johnson & Johnson, AkzoNobel, LinkedIn and more. She is a PCC (Professional Certified Coach) and CPCC (Certified Professional Co-Active Coach) and is based in Dubai.

With Desi, you will get someone who respects the professional side of life and cares deeply for the personal. Her clients from all around the world walk away more self-aware, able to engage and more focused than when they began their coaching journey.

Register now!

 

1 Fostering empathy by active listening  13 Jul, 2-3.30pm (Dubai time)
2 Collaborating by building trust  14 Sep, 2-3.30pm (Dubai time)
(bonus)

Strengthening non-verbal communication for remote work

7 Oct, 2-3.30pm (Dubai time) > REGISTER TO RECEIVE ZOOM LINK
3 Embracing vulnerability 9 Nov, 2-3.30pm (Dubai time) > REGISTER