Upcoming Workshops
In-Person and Virtual Cohorts
Leading People Workshop
A THREE-PART SERIES THAT WILL ELEVATE AND INSPIRE
Hosted by Teach St. Louis
Spring Cohort Registration HAS SOLD OUT!
However, in case there is a late withdrawal, we will reach out to those on our waitlist.
Workshop Description
Gain work and personal benefits through intentional reflection, thoughtful discussion, and tangible application with Kyle Shaffer.
Together, we will focus on people-centered leadership moves to maximize your impact and influence. Each session will build upon the last, resulting in deep learning to become the transformational leader you aspire to be. By merging adaptive and technical skills you will apply what we learn as a people-centered leader who drives results.
Dates:
Session 1: Thursday, April 3
Session 2: Thursday, April 17
Session 3: Thursday, May 1
When:
All Sessions From 2:00-4:30 pm
Where:
Teach St. Louis 2315 Locust St, Ste 8, St. Louis, MO, 63103
“It's always a pleasure to learn from Kyle Shaffer, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. His ability to engage participants is exceptional—he brings energy, warmth, and a genuine enthusiasm that creates a fun and inclusive learning environment. What truly stands out is his deep knowledge and use of real-life scenarios that makes the content relevant and immediately applicable. He doesn’t just talk theory; He provides practical tools and strategies that our team can (and will!) use in our day-to-day work. The sessions are a perfect blend of insight, interaction, and real-world utility. I would complete this entire series again and again as Kyle is truly an experienced professional who knows how to inspire and empower a group. He's living in this superpower and it shows.”
- Stephanie Harris, Director of Talent, KIPP St. Louis Public Schools
“I had the incredible opportunity to participate in this transformative series. These workshops provided a unique space for intentional reflection, thoughtful discussion, and practical application that exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend this Leading People cohort series to anyone seeking to enhance their leadership skills, make a meaningful impact, and become a people-centered leader who wants to create positive change. The experience is not just educational; it's a journey towards personal and professional growth that I am truly grateful for.”
- Darla Krause, Director of Student Support Services, North Side Community School
More Workshops Planned In 2025
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Become a GREAT Manager
Date/Time & Place: TBD
Do you shy away from using the word “manager” when thinking about your new or aspiring role? People often do this because it's rare to have the space to pause, zoom out, and think deeply about what this means and what effective management looks like.
In this training geared toward new and aspiring managers, we will unpack what it means to manage others and why it’s important to have a strong vision for our role. By anchoring to a framework for what great managers do, participants will walk away having developed a strong vision for who they want to be as a manager.
We will learn tangible and applicable moves that will allow us to lead confidently and effectively, while centering the people we lead. And the best part? We’ll have fun as we learn together. Join us!
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Leading Engaging and Effective Meetings
Date/Time & Place: TBD
You can learn a lot about any organization by observing what takes place in meetings. Meetings are an ingrained and essential structure to get work done, and they also are a key driver for the team's culture. So why have we all experienced meetings that are unproductive, boring, or lead to the dreaded "meeting after the meeting"? Why have we all likely led some of those meetings ourselves?
In this workshop, we'll examine how meetings relate to and foster (or damage!) an organizational culture. We'll examine common traps that we can fall into when planning, executing, and participating in meetings and how our approach to meetings impacts productivity and inclusivity for our teams.
By discussing and experiencing high impact strategies, participants will walk away with tangible tools to use as they plan and facilitate their meetings as soon as the very next day! Let's work together to make our meetings more purposeful and effective so that our teams thrive.
Workshop Offerings
Subscribe to receive updates about Shaffer Workshops:
We customize workshops for leaders and teams so that you strengthen your productivity and culture. Offerings include but are not limited to:
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How to inspire and engage stakeholders in a compelling vision that takes root across our organizations.
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An actionable approach to building and maintaining trust that you can implement tomorrow and immediately strengthen your work with your team.
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Become a powerful and effective communicator, who inspires others and is able to effectively work with others so people feel clear, invested, and cared for.
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We will unpack what accountability truly means and why it matters, and you’ll learn a framework and tools to become a master at holding others accountable in a way that keeps people and their success at the center.
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How to lead others through times of ambiguity and uncertainty so that teams are invested in the path ahead.
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Sharing precise and impactful feedback in a way that motivates and supports those we manage so that they grow intentionally over time.
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How to create systems and approaches that maximize your time in service of your priorities and enhance your sense of work-life balance too!
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Small moves that can have a profound impact on the way you and your team work together before, during, and after meetings.
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Learn four intentional ways that you can strengthen the work you do with your manager so that you (and they) work effectively together and produce the outcomes you both desire.