Description
Speak Up With Respect
(participants must be present for the entire 5-hour certificate program delivered via Zoom)
June 18, 2025, 9 am – 4:00 PM CDT
Fee: $995 / $795 Early Bird
In today’s divided and fast-paced world, our ability to engage in meaningful and respectful dialogue is more crucial than ever. Speak Up With Respect is a powerful, hands-on certificate program that equips individuals and teams with the mindset, tools, and confidence to communicate across differences—with clarity, empathy, and courage. This immersive six-hour training experience is designed for professionals, community leaders, educators, and anyone prepared to navigate tough conversations with greater grace and impact. Whether you’re leading a team, working across cultures, or creating inclusive spaces, this course will enhance your communication skills and deepen your ability to foster understanding where it matters most. Participants will leave not only with a certificate but also with a personal action plan to incorporate civil discourse into their daily work and relationships.
What You Will Learn
By the conclusion of the Speak Up With Respect program participants will be able to:
- Define civil discourse and discuss its significance in contemporary workplaces and communities.
- Acknowledge the impact of identity, culture, and emotion in communication.
- Use active listening techniques and effective questions to enhance understanding.
- Address disagreements, conflicts, or microaggressions with intention and respect.
- Encourage inclusive dialogue and create shared standards for respectful communication.
- Demonstrate allyship in discussions that encourage equity and inclusion.
- Develop and execute a tailored civil discourse action plan.
Who Should Attend?
- Team leaders and managers
- HR and DEI practitioners
- Educators and nonprofit leaders
- Community facilitators and public service workers
- Anyone prepared to lead with empathy and engage with diverse perspectives
Includes:
- 6 hours of live instruction
- Speak Up With Respect Certificate Course Materials
- Speak Up With Respect Certificate (after course completion)
- SHRM Credits Available
Live Online Sessions
All live content will be held via Zoom teleconferencing software.
Investment
- Early Bird Registration – $795 USD through May 31st
- Standard Registration – $995 USD begins June 1st
Your tuition includes:
- 6 hours of live instruction
- Emotional Intelligence for Everyday Impact Certificate Course Materials
- Emotional Intelligence for Everyday Impact Certificate (after course completion)
- SHRM Credits Available
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