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REAP Connections Training Catalog
Conversations That Grow Trust, Resolve Tension, and Move People Forward
We teach leaders how to approach high-stakes moments with confidence, emotional clarity, and tools that work. Our frameworks are simple, structured, and built for real-world leadership.
Who We Are
REAP Connections is a communication and leadership training consultancy that helps organizations develop emotionally intelligent leaders, engaged teams, and accountable workplace cultures. Our work is grounded in neuroscience, practical frameworks, and sustainable behavior change. We partner with organizations where leadership matters most—during growth, change, or pressure.
Who We Serve
We serve three types of leaders—each with unique challenges, pressures, and opportunities to grow through better communication.
People & Culture Leaders
You're tasked with driving engagement, retention, and emotional intelligence across your org—but the culture on the ground doesn't always reflect the values on paper.
Your managers are inconsistent.
Feedback is tense or absent.
Leaders default to silence.
We help build leadership cultures rooted in trust, presence, and the conversations that create alignment and growth.
Revenue & Sales Leaders
Pressure's high. Goals are non-negotiable. And most managers are leading with dashboards—not dialogue.
Reps are burning out.
Coaching is scattered.
Critical conversations are skipped or botched.
We train sales leaders to coach with emotional clarity and lead resilient, high-performing teams under pressure.
Operations Leaders
You sit at the intersection of execution and leadership—but every day feels like you're managing friction between silos.
Conflict goes unspoken.
Expectations are misaligned.
Managers struggle to coach up or collaborate across.
We give operations leaders tools to resolve tension, align teams, and communicate in ways that keep systems flowing.
What They Struggle With
Our clients typically face these interconnected leadership challenges:

Avoidance of difficult conversations
Leaders postpone or avoid necessary but uncomfortable discussions

Inconsistent or unclear feedback loops
Communication channels lack structure and regularity

Emotional reactivity and lack of self-regulation
Responses driven by impulse rather than intention

Misaligned expectations and cross-functional tension
Teams working toward different goals create friction

Team silos and psychological unsafety
Information hoarding and fear of speaking up

Coaching conversations that feel like confrontation
Development discussions perceived as criticism
These challenges compound when left unaddressed, affecting organizational performance and team wellbeing.
How We Help
We train leaders to show up when it counts—with structure, emotional intelligence, and the courage to connect.
Our neuroscience-backed frameworks—the REAP Method and 4A Process—equip leaders to:
Hold difficult conversations without breaking trust
Build genuine connections even during challenging moments
Coach and give feedback without triggering defensiveness
Create growth-oriented dialogue that people actually welcome
Address conflict with clarity and presence
Transform tension into productive understanding
Lead change while maintaining team connection
Navigate transitions with both strategic vision and human awareness
Our Methodology
At REAP Connections, we believe growth happens when insight meets action. Every session is grounded in our Experiential Insight Method—a process that helps leaders immediately apply what they're learning to real conversations and challenges.
We don't just train—we transform the way people show up to lead.

Relational
Building stronger human connection
Application-Focused
Practical tools for immediate use
Reflective
Processing both words and emotions
Experiential
Real-life scenarios, not just theory
Each training component and frameworks builds upon the next, creating a comprehensive approach that develops leaders who can navigate challenging conversations with confidence and skill.
See our proprietary frameworks below
The REAP Method©
Cultivate conversations that lead to growth.
REAP is a practical, people-centered communication model designed to help leaders turn difficult conversations into meaningful ones. Inspired by the rhythm of cultivating healthy relationships, REAP helps you guide conversations with intention—from start to finish.
Each step builds on the last, taking you from tension to trust, from misalignment to movement.
1. Rapport
Prepare the soil.
Every fruitful conversation starts with trust. Like healthy soil, psychological safety is the foundation.
We teach two authentic, repeatable ways to build connection authentically in any conversation.
2. Engaging Questions
Plant the seeds.
After the soil is ready, you plant quality seeds.
Not all questions are equal. There are four traits that make a question engaging—and we show you how to use them strategically.
3. Active Listening
Water the conversation.
Seeds don’t grow without care. Listening is what nurtures understanding.
We train leaders to move beyond reactive listening and instead reflect, clarify, and make space for real growth to take root.
4. Proper Response
Harvest the fruit.
Once the conversation has grown, it’s time to gather outcomes—carefully. Responding well determines whether what was built gets reinforced or damaged.
You’ll learn four response tools that help validate emotion, build direction, and create meaningful resolution.
Whether you're giving feedback, leading a 1:1, or navigating friction with a team member—REAP gives you a map.
The 4A Process©
Lead yourself before you lead the conversation.
REAP helps you lead the conversation. But before you step into it—you need to get clear within yourself. That's where the 4A Process comes in.
The 4A Process is a mindset tool that helps leaders prepare emotionally and mentally for high-stakes interactions. It gets to the root of what you're feeling, why you're feeling it, and how to respond from a place of clarity—not reactivity.
Each step builds awareness and agency so you can show up grounded, not guarded.
Awareness
Step 1
Identify what you're feeling and name the tension using our visual emotion-mapping tool.
Address
Step 2
Surface the expectation or fear behind the emotion where unresolved frustrations often hide.
Accept
Step 3
Own your role without blame or defensiveness to build internal leadership maturity.
Accelerate
Step 4
Reset your mindset, reframe expectations, and map a path forward with solution-focused prompts.
The 4A Process is how you regulate your own conversation before you engage someone else.
Why These Frameworks Work
Most communication training is too theoretical or too soft. These frameworks are neither.
Easy to Remember
Simple enough to recall in the moment, yet deep enough to return to again and again as your leadership evolves.
Built for Real-World Leaders
Designed for those managing teams, navigating tension, or guiding performance daily—not theoretical concepts.
Inner & Outer Leadership
These frameworks speak to both the inner world (emotions, expectations) and the outer world (words, questions, feedback) of leadership.
Assessments & Insight Tools
We offer several proprietary tools to help clients assess communication culture and internal leadership mindset:
REAP Communication Assessment
Evaluate individual and team strengths across the REAP framework: Rapport, Engaging Questions, Active Listening, and Proper Response.
Conversation Culture Scan
Get a pulse on your team's conversational health—psychological safety, trust, feedback culture, and collaboration norms.
4A Life Assessment
Help leaders identify areas of emotional tension across six domains of life that may be impacting their presence, resilience, and leadership clarity.
All assessments can be used in conjunction with workshops or as a diagnostic tool for targeted development.
Training Tracks
Each of our offerings is organized by leadership track. We tailor language, content, and delivery based on who's in the room.
Track 1: People & Culture
Coaching Without Micromanaging
Equip managers to drive accountability through conversation.
Feedback That Builds Not Breaks
Make hard conversations constructive, not defensive.
Emotional Intelligence at Work
Teach leaders how to regulate emotions and model calm under pressure.
Rebuilding Trust Across Teams
Repair strained communication patterns and reset the culture.
Track 2: Revenue & Sales
Coaching Under Pressure
Train sales leaders to develop reps in real time.
Performance Conversations That Land
Address slumps, resistance, and low ownership effectively.
Emotional Resilience for Sales Teams
Help your team reset after rejection and stay mentally sharp.
Leading with Clarity, Not Just KPIs
Shift from dashboard managing to developmental leadership.
Track 3: Operations & Cross-Functional Teams
Resolving Tension Across Silos
Unblock collaboration and stop the blame cycle.
Coaching Up, Down & Across
Teach leads to communicate clearly in every direction.
Resetting Dysfunctional Teams
Facilitate honest conversations that repair and realign.
From Avoidance to Action
End the silence around performance issues and team conflict.
Trusted By
Our proven methodologies have empowered numerous organizations across various industries to revolutionize their leadership conversations.
Here are some of the trusted partners we've had the privilege to work with:
These organizations have experienced firsthand how our approach transforms communication effectiveness and leadership capability.
Delivery Options
All sessions can be delivered virtually or in-person.
Half-Day Workshops
Focused training sessions that deliver core concepts and immediate application tools in a compact timeframe.
Full-Day Workshops
Comprehensive immersive experiences that allow for deeper practice and implementation planning.
Multi-Session Training Series
Monthly or Bi-Weekly sessions that build skills progressively and allow for application between modules.
Leadership Academies
Extended development programs spanning 6–12 sessions for sustainable transformation.
Keynotes or Custom Retreats
Tailored presentations or immersive experiences designed for specific organizational needs.
Client Impact & Results
95%
Recommend to Colleagues
Participants consistently recommend our workshops to their professional networks
92%
Immediate Application
Most participants apply the techniques learned within days of training
89%
Improved Communication
Teams report significant improvement in communication effectiveness
Participant Outcomes & Praise
The tools that you provided today are going to help me be a better store director, and more importantly, a better wife and a better mother.
— Claire G., Store Director, Target
When you shared your personal experience handling that challenging conversation with your wife, it resonated deeply with me. I recognized my own patterns in that situation—but also glimpsed a more effective approach. I've come to realize I often react impulsively without reflection. Now, I'm deliberately practicing ownership and leading with genuine empathy—transforming both my personal and professional relationships.
— Terrell B., Project Management Business Partner
Client Satisfaction by Industry

Retail
96% satisfaction

Technology
91% satisfaction

Education
92% satisfaction

Healthcare
90% satisfaction

Government
92% satisfaction
Facilitated sessions for brands like Target, Sovos, Marrietta Water & Power, and more.
How to Book a Training
1. Schedule a Discovery Call
We'll learn more about your goals, team dynamics, and current communication challenges.
2. Select a Session or Series
Based on your needs, we'll recommend the most relevant training(s).
3. Choose the Format
Decide on virtual or in-person delivery, and your preferred cadence.
4. Customize & Deliver
We'll tailor the session to your context and facilitate a high-impact, engaging experience.
To get started, email info@reapconnections.com