Research has proven that conversations are no longer just a way of sharing information. They are the foundation for building trust, creating relationships and improving culture. More importantly, they trigger changes in our neurochemistry that uncover the true power of our brain. In this session, we will explore the five steps for communicating with difficult people in an interactive and experiential environment. You will talk away with an implementable action plan, or compass, for having successful conversations. This is one of the most transformative sessions on manage, communicating and building relationships with difficult people. It is time to transform uncomfortable conversations into opportunities for growth!

Speaker: Ryan Bouda 

Some of you may remember Ryan who led a presentation at our 2018 Omaha Engineering Partnership Conference. Ryan is a dynamic coach and trainer with years of experience taking leaders, teams and organizations to their next level of greatness. He has spoken to thousands of people on cultivating leadership, building teams and improving communication. Ryan has a master’s degree in leadership development and is certified in Conversational Intelligence®. His passion is to develop a company’s greatest asset: their people. Ryan has worked with companies such as Hospital Corporation of America, Habitat for Humanity, Nebraska Medicine, C&A Industries and SHRM.