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Effective Communication Anywhere: Putting Your Words to Work

  • Fort Wayne Firefighters Local 1405 Broadway Fort Wayne, IN, 46802 United States (map)

Effective Communication Anywhere: Putting Your Words to Work

A Communication & Feedback Workshop for First Responders, Leaders and Professionals

Great leadership starts with clear communication—especially when the stakes are high. This 4-hour interactive workshop is designed for professionals, first responders, and leaders who want to communicate with clarity, confidence, and care—even under pressure.

Whether you're giving feedback, navigating conflict, or trying to stay present when emotions are high, this session gives you real-world tools to put your words to work in a way that builds trust and strengthens connection.

What You’ll Learn:

The Think–Feel–Do Lens: How to recognize your internal response before you speak
Engaged Listening Under Pressure: Skills to stay grounded, curious, and open
Feedback That Builds, Not Breaks: Practicing feedback that’s both kind and direct
Addressing Conflict with Clarity: Saying what needs to be said and holding people accountable—without harm
Real-Life Leadership Reps: Leave with practical tools and a renewed confidence

What Makes This Different?

This isn’t another “how to communicate” lecture. You’ll:
✔ Practice communication with peer partners in small groups
✔ Work through real-world leadership scenarios
✔ Experience active listening tools and feedback frameworks
✔ Walk away with a set of practical, repeatable tools you can use immediately

Who Should Attend?

🚔 First Responders | 🧯 Firefighters | 🎖️ Law Enforcement | 💼 Supervisors & Managers | 🏥 Healthcare Professionals | 🛠️ Trades Leaders | 📊 Corporate Teams | Anyone navigating high-pressure conversations at work or at home

📅 August 1, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
📍 Fort Wayne Firefighters Local – 1405 Broadway Fort Wayne, IN 46802
🎟️ Spots Are Limited – Reserve Yours Now!

Facilitators:

Sabrina Moon – Leadership specialist, Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, and former senior operations leader with 25 years of leadership experience in railroads and manufacturing.
Mitch McKinney – Active-duty police officer, academy instructor, and leadership trainer specializing in procedural justice, recruitment, and retention.

🔥 Don't just talk—connect. Build communication skills that lead with clarity, curiosity, and trust.

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