The Empowered Professional: Building Rapport & Credibility
First impressions matter—and so do lasting ones. In this workshop, employees will explore how their communication and behavior influence team culture and how others experience them . They’ll learn practical ways to build authentic professional relationships in their organization.
By completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand how their behavior impacts team trust and results.
- Identify verbal and non-verbal communication cues that lend to rapport & credibility.
- Apply intentional behaviors to strengthen rapport, establish credibility, and contribute to a positive team culture.
Your Instructor
Suzi Wear is a seasoned business and people leader with expertise in: management of human resources, business and talent strategy, employer compliance, workplace culture development, resolution of complex employee relations issues, and development of leadership development programs.
With a proven track record of HR management within organizations, as well as consulting for hundreds of small, growing businesses, Suzi has consistently demonstrated a keen understanding of organizational dynamics, employee development, and leadership excellence.
Throughout Suzi’s career, she has successfully led teams to achieve remarkable results, fostering a culture of authenticity, collaboration, continuous growth, and improvement. Her leadership style is characterized by a strong commitment to employee engagement, mentorship, and the strategic development of talent within the organization.
Suzi specializes in providing impactful coaching and the design and delivery of progressive yet practical training curriculum. Leveraging a wealth of knowledge gained over 20 years in leadership roles, Suzi understands both the challenges and rewards of leadership and is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations achieve their full potential.
Suzi is also a sought-after speaker who partners with organizations to produce seminars attracting Northwest business leaders and human resource professionals.
Education, Certifications, and Associations
- B.A. Psychology, University of Oregon
- SHRM SCP
- Certified trainer and administrator for DISC
- Certified Coach, Institute of Social & Emotional Intelligence