Shift Yes Conference
July 25, 2017
2017 Shift Yes Conference
Creating a "Yes, And" Culture of High-Level Performance & Engagement
Presented by International Speaker Galen Emanuele
Sept 7th, 2017
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
4260 Mitchell Way, Bellingham, WA
Description
Galen’s captivating presentation and workshop transforms the way attendees interact and show up with everyone in their life and business. Participants gain skills to implement the improv concept of “Yes, And” to strengthen communication, heighten leadership, and drive a team culture of high-level performance and engagement. Galen's interactive content has participants laughing and learning as they enjoy this unforgettable experience and gain powerful skills to permanently impact the way they do business with their teams and clients.
As a result of attending the conference participants will:
- Understand how to communicate and influence others with the tools of “Yes, And.”
- Learn to be present, engaged, and skillfully listen in their communications.
- Establish a collaborative team environment of support where people strive to make others look good and take accountability for how they impact each other.
- Drive a work culture that adapts positively to change, is receptive to new ideas, and navigates conflict more easily.
Anyone who’s interested in gaining skills to be more successful at leading teams or interacting with other humans on any level in business will benefit. The experience is relevant for executives, leaders, and any member of a team or organization regardless of experience.
September 7th, 2017
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 4260 Mitchell Way, Bellingham, WA
Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce member tickets are $150.
Non-member tickets are $175.
Group discounts are available for teams of five or more.
Email reservations@shiftyes.com to reserve spots now or discuss group discounts.
Space is limited and spots will be reserved on a first come first serve basis.
Galen’s Bio
Galen works with teams and organizations around the globe including Fortune 500 companies such as Microsoft, CBRE, and Shell, creating a radical shift in organizational culture around how people interact and communicate in business. Galen is an expert in human behavior with more than 18 years in sales, marketing, and business leadership. He is also a world-class improviser, having performed and taught improv for over 12 years.
Recent & Upcoming Clients
CBRE Global - San Francisco, CA
Cambia Health - Portland, OR
Expedia - Seattle, WA
Pasco School District - Tri-Cities, USA
Boeing Employees Credit Union - Seattle, WA
TelferYoung - Auckland, New Zealand
SHRM Annual State Conferences - Washington, Oklahoma, Oregon, Colorado, Indiana
Portland State University - Portland, OR
Testimonials:
“Galen’s unique approach to shifting culture is fun, simple, and extremely high impact. His ability to get 100% of the room quickly engaged, relaxed, and leaning into the experience makes him truly one of a kind. My team walked away immediately changing their approach to how they operate as one team, stay positive, get more engaged, and find paths to yes. I’ve never left a training session where I’ve heard so much positive and immediate impact made in such a short period of time. We are better today than we were yesterday as a result of our experience with Galen!”
- Christian Gerron, VP of Sales & Service, North America, Expedia
“Galen was a spectacular choice for our conference! He captured the attention and participation of the
audience right from the start, fostering an engaged, electric environment in really interactive ways. From the front of the room to the back, participants were engaged and the energy and mood continued to rise in a synergistic and positive manner. Galen’s high-energy delivery kept his time with us alive and had the group laughing while providing meaningful takeaways. He inspires, engages, and empowers others to act. The feedback from attendees about Galen was stellar! Truly amazing!”
- Christina Van Wingerden, Assessment, Training & Special Projects Manager, Western WA University
“Galen’s session with my extended leadership team was both fun and impactful. His core message of
harnessing the principles of improv to enable a stronger, higher-performing, team was very well received. He delivers the content in a way that is interactive, uplifting, and exudes positive energy. The leaders on my team enjoyed the experience so much, I subsequently brought Galen in again to allow my entire organization to share in Galen’s insights and energy. This session was well worth the investment. Thank you Galen.”
- Eileen Johnston, CFO, Worldwide Services, Microsoft
“Galen delivers a completely unique style of communication training utilizing improv and HR methodology that immediately captures the attention of the audience and doesn’t let go until the end. Participants walk away energized and ready to put his tools to practice. This training is highly recommended for every level within an organization, where Galen’s “Yes, And” philosophy can help improve any business that puts customers and employees first. The presentation was so entertaining and informative that I immediately booked him to present at our SHRM Chapter meeting.”
- Jason Lewis, SPHR, HR Director at Cascades Job Corps, SHRM Chapter President
