Monarch Training & Consulting

✨Refresh & Renew for 2025 ✨ HR and L&D Friends, set your teams up for success in 2025 with these timely training sessions crafted with you in mind! 🔶Reimagine Success 🔶Setting Your Sights on 2025 🔶Crafting Your Word of the Year 🔶Managing Time & Energy All topics are formatted as 60-minute interactive virtual Zoom sessions. If you’d like to customize the length, delivery mode, or content, that is always an option! Performance review sessions are always customized and aligned to your process. If you’d like more details about the content, scheduling, and pricing, or to discuss your 2025 goals, please don’t hesitate to reach out! #Leadership #Training #Development #PerformanceReviews #GoalSetting #HR #LandD

Looking Ahead: Leadership in 2025 As we approach 2025, the leadership landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace. From technological advances to changing workplace dynamics, new challenges (and opportunities) are on the horizon. 👉 What are your biggest leadership concerns as we head into 2025? Is it managing hybrid teams? Navigating AI and automation? Fostering diversity and inclusion? We'd love to hear your thoughts and insights! #Leadership2025 #FutureOfWork #LeadershipChallenges #GrowthMindset #Innovation

👻 Spooky Season is here! Let's talk about fear in business October is all about ghosts, ghouls, and spooky vibes, but you know what's scarier than Halloween? Fear in the workplace. Whether it's fear of failure, fear of change, or fear of stepping outside your comfort zone, these "business boogeymen" can hold us back. But just like facing a haunted house, the key is to confront those fears head-on: 🔮 Fear of Failure? It's a stepping stone to success. 🕸️ Fear of Change? Growth never happens in the comfort zone. 💡 Fear of Risks? Some of the best ideas come taking a leap. This October, let’s turn those workplace fears into fuel for growth and innovation. After all, nothing's scarier than missed opportunities! 💀✨ How are you facing your business fears this month? 💪 #SpookySeason #OvercomingFear #GrowthMindset #Innovation #Leadership

Setting clear goals is key to success. Goals give us direction, help prioritize tasks, and provide a way to track progress. They push us out of our comfort zones, helping us grow both personally and professionally. 🏆 Remember: It's not just about setting goals but breaking them down into actionable steps and staying consistent. This season, we are offering training sessions focused on goal setting for every role, whether your a manager or individual contributor. All topics are formatted as 60-minute interactive virtual Zoom sessions. Per usual, if you’d like to customize the length, delivery mode, or content, that is always an option! If you’d like more details about the content, scheduling, and pricing for teams or companies, please don’t hesitate to reach out! #Leadership #Training #Development #PerformanceReviews #GoalSetting #HR #L&D

Do you have FOPO? (Fear of People’s Opinions) 😬 You’re not alone! And guess what—having some FOPO isn’t all bad. In fact, it can be beneficial in a few ways: ✔️ It can make us more thoughtful and considerate. ✔️ It encourages us to seek feedback and improve. ✔️ It helps us build stronger relationships when we’re mindful of how we come across to others. BUT… when FOPO gets out of hand, it can hold us back professionally: 🚫 We might not speak up in meetings, even when we have valuable input. 🚫 We avoid taking risks or proposing new ideas. 🚫 We can overanalyze or doubt our decisions, leading to inaction. So, how do we strike a balance? 🤔 Here are some healthy mindsets: ✨ Care about what others think, but don’t let it dictate your actions. ✨ Seek constructive feedback, not validation. ✨ Focus on your growth, not perfection. At the end of the day, it’s about finding that sweet spot between caring enough and not letting fear take the wheel. 🛤️ #leadership #growthmindset #selfdevelopment #FOPO #careergrowth #professionaldevelopment

More and more companies are seeing the value of promoting from within, including into Supervisory/Manager roles. It’s an exciting and humbling time as you move from an Individual Contributor to having direct reports, especially if these direct reports were your peers. Here are some common challenges of moving from peer to leader—and some solutions to help you navigate them: 1️⃣ Shifting Relationships: It can be tough to go from buddy to boss. Suddenly, you’re responsible for giving feedback and making decisions that affect people who were your equals yesterday. The key? Set clear boundaries while maintaining mutual respect. Acknowledge the change in dynamics openly, and focus on creating a collaborative, supportive environment. 2️⃣ Imposter Syndrome: It’s normal to feel like you’re not ready for this new role. You might even wonder if your team thinks you deserve it. Solution? Embrace continuous learning. Nobody expects you to have all the answers on day one. Be open about what you’re learning, and don’t be afraid to ask for input or feedback. Your willingness to grow will inspire others. 3️⃣ Decision-Making Pressure: As a peer, you could weigh in on decisions; as a leader, you’re the one making them. That can feel overwhelming. Remember: You don’t have to go it alone. Encourage your team to contribute ideas and solutions, and make decisions based on collective insights. It builds trust and makes everyone feel valued. 4️⃣ Maintaining Credibility: You need to show that you can lead effectively without losing the respect of your former peers. This takes time and consistency. Lead by example—be fair, transparent, and uphold the standards you expect from others. Your actions will speak louder than any title. Transitioning from peer to leader isn’t easy, but it’s an incredible opportunity for growth—both for you and your team. Embrace the challenges, lean on your support network, and remember that leadership is a journey, not a destination! #LeadershipTransition #FromPeerToLeader #GrowthMindset #LeadershipJourney #TeamBuilding

Performance Review Season is upon us! To help you navigate this busy season and achieve some development & employee engagement "wins," here are some of our Special Fall Offerings focused on Performance Reviews. Topics include: ☑️Writing Performance Reviews ☑️Mastering Self Reviews ☑️Performance Review Conversations - Manager ☑️Performance Review Conversations - Employee ☑️Giving Meaningful Feedback ☑️Embracing Feedback All topics are formatted as 60-minute interactive virtual Zoom sessions. If you’d like to customize the length, delivery mode, or content, that is always an option! Performance review sessions are always customized and aligned to your process. If you’d like more details about the content, scheduling, and pricing, or to discuss your 2025 goals, please don’t hesitate to reach out! #Leadership #Training #Development #PerformanceReviews #GoalSetting #HR #L&D

🚀 Q4 Madness, here we go! 🚀 Who else is feeling the pressure? 🙋♀️ I love how my clients keep me on my toes. Whether it’s leveraging ready-to-go solutions or crafting something unique just for them, the challenges they bring are always exciting! 🎯 This week’s agenda is packed with all kinds of learning, leadership, and innovation fun: ✨ Strategizing a 2025 Learning & Development plan for one of my long-time clients. It's a perfect blend of tried-and-true programs PLUS some fresh, exciting experiences. 🌟 (If you haven’t started thinking about 2025 yet, now’s the time!) 💡 Prepping for a 2-day SLII session with a leadership cohort. I’ve been delivering this for 20 years now (😲), and it’s still so fulfilling. The impact on leaders never ceases to amaze me. 💥 📈 Building a virtual session on “Efficiency” — focusing not only on personal productivity but also on helping others be more efficient! 🏃♂️ The best part? The goal is to create more personal time for the team. How great is that? 🕰️ 🎥 Recording a self-paced module on “Influence” (a client core competency) with a handy 1-pager cheat sheet and actionable steps. 📑 🌱 Prepping for a 1-day Self Leadership program — One of my favorites to deliver. It’s always amazing to hear people say, “I wish I had this years ago!” The transformation is real. 🙌 🛠️ Finishing touches on a “Dealing with Conflict” session — helping leaders understand their mindset around conflict and approach it productively. 🔄 📝 Virtual programs on performance reviews & self-reviews — ‘tis the season! Helping teams write meaningful reviews and have productive conversations. 💬 🌊 Wrapping it up with a walking meeting around Mission Bay. Sun, fresh air, and great conversation — one of the perks of San Diego life! 🌞👟 Have an amazing and productive week, everyone! 💪 #LeadershipDevelopment #Efficiency #LearningAndDevelopment #SelfLeadership #Influence #ConflictManagement #PerformanceReviews

We were working with a group of leaders the other day, and when asking about their most pressing leadership challenge, the great majority said “Confidence.” ➡️Do people expect me to have all the answers? ➡️Am I making the right decisions? ➡️How can I lead people who have more expertise than I do? ➡️Do they know I don’t always know what I am doing? Being a great leader doesn’t mean knowing everything. In fact, admitting when you don’t have all the answers can build more trust and respect with your team. It shows that you’re human, open to learning, and willing to grow alongside them. Here’s how you can embrace imperfection and lead with confidence: 1️⃣ Embrace Vulnerability: Don’t be afraid to say, “I don’t know” or “I need help.” This opens the door for collaboration and innovation. It also encourages your team to do the same, fostering a culture of continuous learning and mutual support. 2️⃣ Focus on Your Strengths: Instead of trying to be perfect in every area, concentrate on what you do best. Delegate tasks that fall outside your expertise to those who are more skilled. This not only leverages the strengths of your team but also builds their confidence and competence. 3️⃣ Be Open to Feedback: Invite feedback from your team and peers, and use it as an opportunity to grow. Constructive criticism can be a powerful tool for improvement and shows your commitment to personal and professional development. 4️⃣ Learn from Mistakes: Mistakes are inevitable, but they’re also valuable learning opportunities. Instead of fearing them, use them as a chance to reflect, learn, and adapt. Your team will appreciate your honesty and willingness to grow, which can inspire them to do the same. Remember, confidence doesn’t come from being perfect—it comes from being real! Lead with authenticity, embrace the journey of growth, and watch how it transforms your leadership and your team. #Leadership #Authenticity #GrowthMindset #ContinuousLearning #LeadWithConfidence #RealLeadership

✨HR and L&D Friends - the most wonderful time of the year is quickly approaching!✨ Amplify the holiday spirit and engage your teams with these holiday and new year themed training sessions. All topics are formatted as 60-minute interactive virtual Zoom sessions. Per usual, if you’d like to customize the length, delivery mode, or content, that is always an option! If you’d like more details about the content, scheduling, and pricing, or to discuss your 2025 goals, please don’t hesitate to reach out! #Leadership #Training #Development #PerformanceReviews #GoalSetting #HR #L&D