Strengthening Essential Skills for Peak Performance

Training

We believe that great leaders and high-performing teams aren’t born—they’re developed through continuous learning and practice. Just as a master guitarist hones their skills with dedication and precision, effective leadership and teamwork require the continuous strengthening of essential skills and insights.

Our training programs are designed to empower leaders and teams at all levels to reach their full potential. We focus on critical areas such as managing conflict, influencing others, delivering and receiving feedback, running effective meetings, time management, problem-solving, decision-making, navigating change, delivering impactful presentations, and building trust.

So your whole team can play in tune.

Our Approach

Our approach is unique, combining the latest research in leadership and team dynamics with highly engaging, active-learning techniques. Participants benefit from a mix of in-person, hybrid, and online workshops, enriched with video lessons and one-on-one coaching sessions to reinforce learning and ensure lasting impact.

Training Programs

Unlock your team’s potential with Right Chord Leadership’s comprehensive training programs, designed to develop essential skills for peak performance and extraordinary results.

Right Chord Leadership - Time Management for Busy Professionals

Time Management for Busy Professionals

Master the art of time management with our comprehensive program designed to help you prioritize tasks, plan effectively, and combat procrastination. Discover actionable techniques to enhance focus, maximize productivity, and ensure you stay on track with your goals.

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Right Chord Leadership - Creating a Culture of Accountability Strategies for Team Success

Creating a Culture of Accountability: Strategies for Team Success

Discover how to foster a culture of accountability with our program designed to help teams achieve goals and build trust through clear expectations and transparent communication. Learn strategies to overcome common obstacles and create an environment of continuous improvement and psychological safety.

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Right Chord Leadership - Navigating Change Empowering Leaders for Organizational Transformation

Navigating Change: Empowering Leaders for Organizational Transformation

Navigate the complexities of organizational transformation. Gain insights into the psychology of change, practical techniques for effective communication and stakeholder engagement, and strategies for fostering resilience and overcoming resistance to create a culture of adaptability and innovation.

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Right Chord Leadership - Mastering Growth Conversations Effective Coaching and Feedback Strategies

Mastering Growth Conversations: Effective Coaching and Feedback Strategies

Designed to enhance your team’s skills in delivering constructive feedback and fostering a growth-oriented environment. Learn to set SMART goals collaboratively, leverage individual strengths, and encourage continuous reflection and adaptation for professional development.

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Right Chord Leadership - From Clashes to Collaboration Strategies for Effective Conflict Resolution

From Clashes to Collaboration: Strategies for Effective Conflict Resolution

Transform workplace tensions into opportunities for growth with our program designed to teach effective conflict resolution strategies. Learn to navigate conflicts through tailored approaches like negotiation, mediation, and collaboration, while emphasizing active listening, empathy, and assertive communication to foster mutual understanding and a culture of respect.

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Right Chord Leadership - Enhancing Critical Thinking for Better Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

Enhancing Critical Thinking for Better Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

Boost your team’s decision-making and problem-solving abilities with our training program focused on the core principles of critical thinking, including analysis, evaluation, and reasoning. Through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, participants will learn to challenge assumptions, recognize cognitive biases, and apply advanced questioning techniques to enhance their analytical skills.

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Right Chord Leadership - Developing High-Performance Teams

Developing High-Performance Teams

Elevate your team’s performance by fostering trust, open communication, and mutual respect, essential for achieving high performance. Learn techniques for improving team cohesion, defining clear roles, and appreciating diverse work styles to build a positive and adaptable team culture.

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Right Chord Leadership - Emotional Intelligence Redefining the “Smart” Employee

Emotional Intelligence: Redefining the “Smart” Employee

Enhance your professional success by mastering emotional intelligence, focusing on self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, and relationship management. Learn practical tools for recognizing and managing emotions, improving empathy and communication, and integrating emotional intelligence into daily work practices for stronger interpersonal relationships and effective conflict resolution.

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Right Chord Leadership - Employee Engagement Building a Motivated and Productive Workforce

Employee Engagement: Building a Motivated and Productive Workforce

Boost your organization’s success by understanding the key elements of employee engagement and its impact on productivity. Discover techniques for creating an inclusive and supportive work environment, recognizing and rewarding contributions, and offering continuous learning and well-being support to motivate and retain your workforce.

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Right Chord Leadership - The Art of Connection Essential Communication Skills for the Modern Workplace

The Art of Connection: Essential Communication Skills for the Modern Workplace

Master the essential communication skills needed for today’s workplace by learning effective verbal, non-verbal, written, and visual-messaging techniques. Enhance your active-listening abilities, refine your professional writing, and overcome communication barriers with strategies for clarity and empathy.

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Right Chord Leadership - Increase Your Influence Strategies for Strengthening Impact and Confidence

Increase Your Influence: Strategies for Strengthening Impact and Confidence

Enhance your ability to make a lasting impact and boost your confidence by mastering the principles of influence in both personal and professional settings. Learn to build credibility, communicate persuasively, and effectively influence peers, colleagues, and superiors through proven techniques and strategies.

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Right Chord Leadership - Leading in a Hybrid Work Environment

Leading in a Hybrid Work Environment

Master the complexities of leading in a hybrid work environment by understanding its unique benefits and challenges for both employees and organizations. Develop strategies for clear communication, fostering team spirit, managing performance, and providing constructive feedback to ensure productivity and collaboration across all work locations.

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Right Chord Leadership - Innovation Intelligence How to Fuel and Implement Breakthrough Ideas

Innovation Intelligence: How to Fuel and Implement Breakthrough Ideas

Drive business growth and stay competitive by cultivating an innovative mindset that embraces change and encourages creativity. Learn essential techniques for generating and refining breakthrough ideas, including brainstorming, design thinking, and learning from failures to implement successful innovations.

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Right Chord Leadership - Leading a Multigenerational Workforce

Leading a Multigenerational Workforce

Navigate the complexities of a diverse workforce by understanding the unique characteristics, values, and preferences of different generations. Develop effective communication strategies, foster a culture of respect and inclusion, and adapt leadership approaches to manage and motivate a multigenerational team successfully.

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Right Chord Leadership - Moving Up Navigating the Transition from Peer to Leader

Moving Up: Navigating the Transition from Peer to Leader

Successfully navigate the transition from peer to leader by understanding the challenges and opportunities that come with a promotion. Develop essential leadership qualities, enhance communication skills, and learn techniques for managing relationships and maintaining team harmony in your new role.

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Right Chord Leadership - Present Like a Pro!

Present Like a Pro!

Master the art of delivering impactful presentations by learning to craft compelling introductions, engaging content, and memorable conclusions tailored to your audience’s needs. Enhance your delivery with confident, dynamic techniques, including voice modulation, pacing, and effective use of visuals and multimedia.

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Right Chord Leadership - Mastering Meetings Strategies for Productive and Engaging Sessions

Mastering Meetings: Strategies for Productive and Engaging Sessions

Optimize your meetings by creating effective agendas that outline key topics and objectives, ensuring productive and engaging sessions. Learn techniques for maintaining focus, encouraging participation, managing difficult participants, and documenting outcomes to guarantee follow-up on action items.

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Right Chord Leadership - Working in Harmony Using DiSC for Effective Collaboration and Teamwork

Working in Harmony: Using DiSC for Effective Collaboration and Teamwork

Enhance collaboration and teamwork by understanding the DiSC Model. Learn to identify and adapt your communication style to connect effectively with others, promoting a balanced and harmonious work environment while addressing potential sources of conflict.

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Right Chord Leadership - How to Ace the Interview and Get the Job!

How to Ace the Interview and Get the Job!

Prepare to impress and secure your dream job by mastering key interview techniques, including company research, role-specific preparation, and crafting compelling responses. Learn to navigate various interview formats, highlight your achievements effectively, and present your personal brand in alignment with the company’s values and mission.

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Right Chord Leadership - Amp Up Your Career Transition With Emotional Intelligence

Amp Up Your Career Transition With Emotional Intelligence

Navigate your career transition with confidence by leveraging emotional intelligence, focusing on self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, and relationship management. Learn techniques for managing your emotions, enhancing communication and active-listening skills, and building strong relationships with prospective employers to ensure a successful career move.

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Elevate Your Organization with Right Chord Leadership

Transform your team's potential and drive extraordinary results with Right Chord Leadership's expert training programs.

Contact us today to book a session and elevate your team's performance to new heights!

Hear It From Our Clients

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Dr. Brenner’s emphasis on communication, harmony, ownership, respect, direction, and support all playing an important role in successful teamwork was inspiring. The energy that he brought to the session was infectious, and his ability to connect with the audience was impressive.

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Talent Acquisition Specialist
Boehringer Laboratories
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Within a year of Dr. Brenner’s training, at least 5 attendees had been promoted to more senior-level positions. Dr. Brenner’s style kept attendees focused and interested. We have received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from the attendees with regard to the training, and we saw improvement in the leadership of their areas.

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HR Manager
CardioNet
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Dr. Brenner’s ability to interact, engage, and influence future and current leaders is excellent. His enthusiasm and creativity shine through the class materials and exercises, which are fun and practical for the work environment. Dr. Brenner influences leaders to motivate, engage, listen, and empathize with colleagues and direct reports.

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HR Manager
Brown Printing Co.
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What I like most about Dr. Brenner is that he wants to be involved not only in the development of the training program but also in the follow-up afterwards. I highly recommend him. He will help transform your employees through an enjoyable and interactive training experience.

5
HR Generalist
Hahnemann University Hospital
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Dr. Brenner has done great work for us. We are very pleased with the results of his training. He displays a very professional and conscientious attitude towards his work. I would recommend him without hesitation!

5
Leadership and Organizational Development Program Manager
GSI Commerce
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Michael delivers amazingly passionate, inspiring and innovative messages. His natural talent to relate with others and provide presentations and insights that connect with his audience has energized me to reflect on my own abilities. Interactions with Michael will always provide knowledge and motivation.

5
HR Manager
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
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Mike is a talented musician and gave a very interesting and unique perspective on collaborating and appreciating the differences we can all make in achieving our goals. I would highly recommend Mike if you are looking for an engaging and creative speaker with a unique perspective as to how your team can work well together.

5
Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations
Wills Eye Hospital
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Mike led a wonderful session for my team to help us build a stronger group culture, learn more about one another, and set a vision together for success. He kept the team engaged, interested and often laughing through the afternoon.

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Head of Development and Donor Relations
Lenfest Institute for Journalism
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Michael’s presentation captured the attention of the audience and gave practical tips on leadership, culture and management. His unique background, paired with his musical abilities, enabled attendees to tap into their creative mindset and think outside the box.

5
Director, Growth & Experiments
Accenture Song
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Looking for someone to get your team engaged? I would highly recommend Mike Brenner. He came to PECO’s Smart Grid Services All Hands Meeting and hosted a workshop on team building. Mike kept the team focused and engaged while surprising the team with a musical activity that promotes his belief that “When people work in harmony, great things happen!™” Thanks for a great event!

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Smart Grid Operations Manager
PECO
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As part of our department’s goal to be more innovative, we brought in Mike to present on design thinking and creativity. The presentation went so well that we brought him back as a facilitator for the innovation taskforce we subsequently created. Mike was crucial in helping us establish and maintain an environment conducive to brainstorming and developing ideas. This whole process was a great experience.

5
Business Development Manager
Milliman
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Mike partnered with my team in delivering a High Impact Communications training session to our leaders. We received overwhelmingly positive feedback from our participants. Mike is an engaging and unique speaker that I hope to work with again!

5
Associate Director, Talent Management & Business Partner
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
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Great knowledge of emotional intelligence and team dynamics! He has a way of teaching and presenting that sucks you in! Time flies (and doesn’t feel like training) in his sessions. Even seasoned leaders will get something out of Mike’s leadership training. Highly recommend him!

5
Director of Recruitment & Retention
JEVS Care at Home
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It’s rare that you come across standout talent like Mike! Mike was instrumental in crystallizing abstract leadership concepts and harmonizing ideas to practical tools enhancing my skills as a team leader and ultimately company productivity.

5
Noam Ramati
Founder & Principal
Accelera Hospitality Solutions
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Dr. Michael Brenner presented his leadership program “The Power of Accountability” for the Columbus Chapter of the Institute for Management Studies. It was an engaging and practical session in which we learned that leaders must create the conditions – the culture – for associates to want to be accountable by consistently playing the right “notes” that are the foundation of accountability. If you want to build a culture of trust, employee engagement and collaboration to delight your customers and create competitive advantage, you can find no better resource to help you than Michael Brenner!

5
Mary Held
Certified Leadership & Management Coach
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Dr. Brenner designed and facilitated a six-month leadership development program for our mid-level managers. The enhancement of the attendees leadership skills and knowledge was evident during the program and beyond.

5
Laura P. Napieralski
St. Joseph School
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Dr. Brenner’s emphasis on communication, harmony, ownership, respect, direction, and support, all playing an important role in successful teamwork, was inspiring. The energy that he brought to the session was infectious, and his ability to connect with the audience was impressive.

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Erika Organsky, MS, PHR, SHRM-CP