Based on the research of Dr. BrenÊ Brown, Dare to Lead⢠is an evidence-based program designed to engage leaders in real conversations about building courageous cultures and supporting courageous leadership. Dare to Lead⢠constructively challenges long-held beliefs and cultural norms to demonstrate that courage is a skill set that can be taught, observed, and measured.
Why Insightful Work?
At Insightful Work, we believe that true leadership extends beyond surface-level strategies and conventional practices. Our mission is to empower leaders with the tools, wisdom, and transformative insights necessary to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of business and work environments by using BrenĂŠ Brownâs evidence-based leadership frameworks.
Nicole is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Masterâs in Social Work and a rich experience working as a therapist and coach. Nicole trained directly with BrenĂŠ Brown to become Certified in The Daring Way⢠and Dare To Lead⢠methodologies. She has gone on to work with BrenĂŠ Brown and her team to facilitate the Dare to Lead⢠frameworks for companies as large as 29,000 employees to as small as eight employees.
Since its introduction in 2019, Insightful Work has trained over 500 people in Dare to Lead across various industries, including non-profits, telecom, tech, and education sectors. Participants who complete the Dare to Lead⢠Training program report:
- Understanding the importance of emotional literacy, emotional intelligence, and empathy, in general and specific to leadership effectiveness and team building.
- Improved willingness and skill to engage in difficult conversations.
- Increased self-awareness of values and what they look like as behaviors, not just professed concepts.
- Learning new tools for building trust and how to repair when trust is broken.
- Understanding personal insights and their influence on professional life.
Dare to Lead⢠is delivered in Person as well as Virtually
Dare to Lead is flexible â pricing and schedules depend on what you want to accomplish, over how much time, and how many people you want to impact.
Contact us so we can explore which format will best fit your needs.
Dare to Lead Formats
Keynotes
Insightful Work is a trauma-informed company, and we understand that sometimes a new client needs a bite-sized way to experience the deep growth of the Dare to Lead⢠message.
Our keynotes are designed just for those instances. Whether a keynote delivered by Nicole Lewis-Keeber or an interactive virtual workshop delivered by our team, these sessions will engage, inform, and increase curiosity. Unlock the Potential of Daring Leadership
Our intention with our keynotes is to introduce ourselves and collaborate with you to build future engagements.
Dare to Lead – Trained Professionals Groups Intensives For Your Organization
The Dare to Lead⢠curriculum isn’t just another leadership program; it’s a game-changer. It equips business leaders with tangible, measurable skills to infuse courage into every aspect of their decision-making and strategic planning. These aren’t just skills but lifelinesâessential tools to navigate the turbulent seas of daily stress and pressure. It introduces concepts that can ease difficult and awkward conversations.
Looking to unite your team under a common vision of daring leadership? Our team Cohort offers a tailored approach that is flexibly paced to fit your team’s unique needs. And with certification accredited by the BrenĂŠ Brown Education and Research Group, you’re not just investing in your team’s futureâyou’re future-proofing your organization.
What can these intensives look like for you and your organization?
3 Day In Person
Results: Certified Dare to Lead Trained badge and certificate.
Format: In-person
Cadence: 3 consecutive days
Recommended Max Group size: 42 participants
Ideal Table Team size: 6 people
Led by 2 Certified DTL Facilitators
The full 24-hour curriculum is delivered over three consecutive days, with 8 hours of instruction daily. This is a challenging and highly regarded immersive experience.
Instructional materials will be housed on a dedicated online learning site, and participants will receive a hard copy of the DTL workbook.
4-Day Virtual Format Enterprise Engagement
Results: Certified Dare to Lead Trained* badge
Format: Virtual
Cadence: 4 instructional days plus two integration sessions over four weeks
Recommended Max Group size: 48 participants to be broken down into small groups.
Ideal Small Group Size: 8 people
Led by: Certified DTL Facilitator for every 8 participants
The full 24-hour curriculum is delivered over the course of 4 instructional days (6 hours each), and two integration sessions (1 hour each) are scheduled within four weeks of the last full day of instruction. This is a challenging and highly rewarding immersive experience.
All instructional materials will be housed in a dedicated online learning site with an option to upgrade to hardcopy DTL workbooks.
Non-Organization Individual Dare to Lead⢠Intensives
Receives Dare to Lead Trained credential with a badge to add to LinkedIn.
Format: Virtual Open Enrollment Groups are scheduled several times per year.
Cadence: 8 weekly 2.5 hour sessions of an hour each, plus homework*.
For individuals who are ready to challenge themselves to be more authentically courageous leaders by building their tolerance for vulnerability, operationalizing their values into behaviors, increasing their trustworthiness and willingness to trust, and skilling up on the âhowâ of rising from setbacks.
These are highly interactive sessions using group discussions, individual reflections, and small group practice. Space is limited to ensure a collaborative learning environment. If you would like to be added to the waitlist for the next open enrollment, please click here and fill out the form.
One-on-one Dare to Leadâ˘
One-on-one Dare to Lead⢠training certification and coaching are also available. Please contact us to inquire about how we can curate a personal journey for you.