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Human-Centered Leader:
CALSA Workshop Series

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In a world where people are overwhelmed, constantly reacting, and disconnected from what truly drives them, leadership must become more human-centered.

 

The Indigo Impact Leadership Empowerment Workshop Series helps participants slow down enough to better understand themselves, strengthen the way they communicate and lead, and reconnect to the unique value they bring to their teams and organizations.

Grounded in the belief that self-awareness is one of the most powerful leadership tools we have, this interactive series blends coaching, communication science, behavioral insight, and practical application to help participants lead with greater clarity, empathy, confidence, and purpose. Participants will walk away not only with deeper insight into themselves, but with concrete assessment results and actionable tools they can immediately apply to strengthen relationships, improve team dynamics, and create more meaningful impact in their work.

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Thursdays, once a month

Time: 60 minutes, 4:00 - 5:00 PM, Pacific Time

Location: Virtual (Zoom Sessions)

Cost: FREE

Coaching Foundations

Active Listening & Strengthens-based Coaching

September 3, 2026

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DISC

Behavior Styles & Communications

October 1, 2026

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DISC

Managing Stress Saboteurs

November 5, 2026

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Motivators

Leverage Strengths & Address Blind Spots

January 14, 2027

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Skills

Maximize Energy, Productivity & Team Alignment

February 11, 2027

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Integration

Applying all Elements through Design Thinking Framework

March 11, 2027

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The Journey: Session by Session

WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH

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    September 3, 2026 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM

    Great leadership starts with making people feel seen and heard. In this interactive session, participants will learn human-centered coaching techniques that strengthen trust, improve communication, and create more meaningful conversations through active listening and strengths-based leadership.

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    October 1, 2026 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM

    Understanding communication styles can transform the way teams work together. Participants will explore the DISC framework to better understand their own communication patterns, how others experience them, and practical strategies for improving collaboration and reducing misunderstandings.

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    November 5, 2026 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM

    Under stress, even strong communicators can become reactive. This session helps participants recognize how stress impacts behavior and communication while providing tools to navigate pressure, manage conflict more effectively, and respond with greater self-awareness and intention.

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    January 14, 2027 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM

    What drives us shapes how we lead, communicate, and show up at work. Using their Indigo Assessment insights, participants will explore their core motivators, identify potential blind spots, and learn how to better align their strengths, energy, and purpose within their teams and organizations.

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    February 11, 2027 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM

    When people understand how they naturally contribute, teams become more effective and energized. This session helps participants identify their strengths and skill patterns while exploring strategies to improve productivity, collaboration, and overall team alignment.

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    March 11, 2027 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM

    Growth happens when insight turns into action. In this culminating session, participants will integrate everything they’ve learned throughout the series and apply it through a practical design thinking framework focused on leadership, communication, collaboration, and real-world workplace challenges.

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Founder & CEO,
Indigo Impact Initiative

About the Speaker

Sheri Smith

Sheri Smith, M.A. is the founder and CEO of the Indigo Impact Initiative, an education nonprofit committed to self-awareness, connection, and freedom. With over 25 years of experience in assessment technology and leadership development, she leads work that has supported nearly 500,000 individuals across 37 states, helping people align their strengths, values, and purpose.

 

Sheri is the author of three books focused on human-centered career advising, intrinsic design, and spiritual entrepreneurship. She holds degrees from American University and Georgetown University and spends her free time cultivating flowers in the mountains of North Carolina with her husband and toy poodle.

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