Create a workplace where everyone can thrive

Mastering Communication & Collaboration

For courageous conversations, stronger team connection, and emotional well-being

Build a workplace culture where people feel heard, valued, and supported.

In high-pressure environments, it’s easy for communication to break down and stress to take over. Mastering Communication & Collaboration is a transformational training designed to strengthen emotional intelligence, improve connection, and empower more thoughtful, courageous dialogue—at every level of your organization.

Whether you’re leading a team, supporting clients, or navigating daily challenges, this interactive session will help your group reconnect with their purpose, reduce reactivity, and communicate in ways that foster clarity, trust, and resilience.

This is Cheryl’s signature workplace offering—crafted from decades of experience in leadership development, emotional well-being, and authentic connection.

Participants will learn how to:

  • Cultivate presence and pause before reacting

  • Speak with intention and listen with genuine curiosity

  • Navigate challenging conversations with compassion and clarity

  • Strengthen personal leadership through reflective practices

  • Create a healthier, more collaborative team environment

  • Tailored to fit your team’s goals and budget

  • Facilitated training session (in-person or virtual)

  • Guided self-reflection and small-group dialogue

  • Practical communication tools for immediate use

  • Printable takeaways and resources for ongoing support

What’s Included:

  • Social service teams

  • Healthcare professionals

  • Educators & nonprofit staff

  • Leadership and HR groups

  • Any workplace seeking stronger connection and reduced burnout

Ideal For:

PAST SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Greater Hartford Go Red For Women Luncheon, Hartford, CT

ESPN Executive Round Table, Hartford, CT

Elle@Legrand Women’s Leadership Conference, Hartford, CT

The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

H.E.B. Women’s Leadership Conference, Houston, TX

Quinnipiac University Center for Women & Business, Hamden, CT

Greater Hartford Women’s Conference, Hartford, CT

Integrated Benefits Institute Annual Forum, San Francisco, CA

Federal Bench and Bar Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

LiveBrilliance Mindfulness Conference, Villanova University, Villanova, PA

The Mindful Business Conference, New York, NY

Colorado Culture of Health Conference, Denver, CO

Wellness Council of Tampa Bay Conference, Tampa, FL

  • Movement Is Life: Musculoskeletal Health Disparities Caucus, Washington, D.C.

    Emerging Women Live Conference, Denver, CO

    Aetna/OneDigital Connecticut Brokers & Consultants Event, Hartford, CT

    Next Generation of Government Training Summit, Washington, D.C.

    New England Geriatrics Annual Meeting, Springfield, MA

    ORCHSE Strategies Corporate Health Directors Network Meeting, Washington, D.C.

    Electives, Boston, MA

    Mindful Awareness Practices, Ramsey, NJ

    eMindful, Orlando, FL

    Wisdom 2.0 Conference, San Francisco, CA

    YMCA of Greater Boston, Boston, MA

    Mindful Employer, Portland, ME

    Legrand AV, Minneapolis, MN

    Healthfirst, New York, NY

    DisruptHR, Hartford, CT

    Conscious Capitalism Boston Chapter, Boston, MA

    DIGARC, Lakeland, FL

    Society for Human Resource Management, Alexandria, VA

    HCA Healthcare, Nashville, TN

    Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, Boston, MA

    Solera Health, Phoenix, AZ

    Copper Beech Institute, West Hartford, CT

    Kennedy Donovan Center, Kingston, MA

    Progress, Burlington, MA

What clients have to say

  • “I retained Cheryl to provide training for my team to help them manage stress, open to creative problem solving and innovation, and learn to prioritize work. Cheryl absolutely delivered on all counts. She offers a warm, engaging style that draws participants in. The results have been impressive.”

    Miguel Centeno, Healthfirst

  • “Cheryl delivered an excellent presentation at the Wharton School on Aetna's mindfulness program - why the program was developed and the positive impact it has had on the well-being and productivity of Aetna's employees. I still remember the mindfulness exercises she taught us.”

    Kay Dowgun, The Wharton School, UPenn

  • “Cheryl delivered a mindfulness training/team building session for my executive team. Her deep knowledge about mindfulness and understanding of team dynamics enabled her to design an impactful session that focused on cultivating effective leadership through mindfulness.”

    Kevin P. Nelson, Aetna

  • “Cheryl taught an amazing class for our non-profit infinity Foundation. All participants had raving reviews and walked away with very practical and helpful tools. I’ve attended several of Cheryl’s presentations and trainings and she always hits the mark.”

    Deb Smolensky, NFP

  • “Cheryl was the keynote speaker at our Company's annual training conference comprised of advanced mental health professionals. They appreciated her hands on approach with guided mindfulness exercises. She is eloquent, sincere and has great expertise on the topic.”

    Karen Mozzer, New England Geriatrics

  • “Cheryl has done a great job introducing mindful leadership to my team in both large and small group settings. The feedback I have gotten is that people appreciate her practical approach to the topic and her ability to expose new ideas in an open and collaborative way.”

    Nathan Bartholomew, Legrand AV

Services delivered virtually, on-site or off-site. Let’s tailor the ultimate experience for your people.