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Better Conversations Every Day™ | Fall 2026

Better Culture Starts with Better Conversations


Transform your organization with Better Conversations Every Day™ (BCE). This innovative one-day course fuels a communication revolution across all levels, breaking traditional coaching confines. Create a shared mindset, skillset, and language to break down communication barriers and unlock business strategy among your team.


Shared through our channel partnership with the Center for Creative Leadership, we are proud to be able to bring this incredible course to the area. BCE is not just a program, it’s your key to unlocking potential and communication barriers at your work!

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At a glance

Dates

F26-27

Start date: December 7, 2026

End date: December 7, 2026

Enroll by: November 30, 2026

Monday 8:30am 4:30pm America/New_York

Modality

In-Person

Cost

$1350.00

Topics

Leadership

Objectives and key skills

Four Core Behaviors for Better Conversations

  • Listen to Understand
  • Ask Powerful Questions
  • Challenge & Support
  • Establish Next Steps and Accountability


The four core principles may not be surprising at first glance, but the research has found that most individuals struggle in one or more of these areas alone. BCE is designed to address the deficiencies and help you grow.


You begin the day answering the question: ‘Why are quality conversations important to you?’ and dive in with exercises created to imbue a sense of trust within all participants. The day is engaging and interactive as you alternate between listening and participating in activities that allow you to immediately apply what you’ve learned. You will learn how to listen, ask, challenge and support, and establish next steps for any situation you come across.


With BCE, business strategies evolve from plans to reality, in order to drive lasting change and superior outcomes for the good of the team and the organization as a whole.

Dr. Clemson Turregano

Sr. Fellow

Schedule

F26-27

Start date: December 7, 2026

End date: December 7, 2026

Enroll by: November 30, 2026

Monday 8:30am 4:30pm America/New_York

Learn more about BCE

In just one day, the Better Conversations Every Day™ (BCE) course can enhance the way you or a member of your team connects with and inspires others. It helps equip participants with the skills to listen to understand, ask powerful questions, challenge and support peers with feedback, and establish process and accountability. 

Watch our video to learn more about how BCE unlocks the potential of everyday workplace conversations, resulting in improved behaviors and relationships—and superior business outcomes. Then, join us on this exciting journey to transform the way you and your team thrive together!

What learners are saying about 
Better Conversations Every Day™

The real measure of Better Conversations Every Day™ (BCE) is in how our participants are transformed. Read how this experience is sparking stronger communication, deeper trust, and lasting change in teams and organizations.

The hands-on portion and round table experience—I gained a better understanding of and relationship with the people I sat with.”

[I learned] effective tips on how to both communicate and listen better.”

[I gained] self-reflection on how we can do better professionally and personally.”

FAQs

This program is for professionals at all levels who want to improve how they connect and lead, whether they’re a team leader, a seasoned manager, or an emerging voice on a team. Organizations also use BCE to build a shared language and mindset within their teams.

Participants acquire a toolkit of high-impact communication skills, such as listening with intention, asking powerful questions, giving and receiving feedback, and navigating tough conversations with confidence. These skills improve interactions, relationships, trust, and organizational culture.

BCE is a one-day, immersive experience led by expert coaches. Through interactive exercises, peer practice, and real-world scenarios, participants learn how to apply these skills immediately in their workplace.

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