Speaking & Training

Training and Keynotes to Bring Leaders and Teams Together

Bonnie’s fun and fresh approach to emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and resolving workplace tension will empower your leaders and their teams to work better together.

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Workplace conflict expert and bestselling author, Bonnie Artman Fox, helps executive leaders and team managers stop putting out fires and start bringing their teams together.

If you’re ready to stop divisive behaviors, resolve conflict, and build team trust – you’ll love Bonnie’s signature trainings and keynotes on practical ways to use conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, and her innovative communications approach, the Workplace Family Factor®, to create more harmony and drive results for your team and organization.

Bonnie’s relatable, engaging presentations and programs will open your eyes to how your family upbringing may be influencing how you handle conflict in the workplace, and what you can do about it. She’ll cover how to identify and heal from the inherited scars, wounds, and otherwise hurtful experiences that come out in the midst of conflict.

Bring Bonnie into your organization to discover the skills to handle even the toughest conversations by showing up, staying calm, grounded, and steady – moving conflict forward toward resolution, especially at work.

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How Did My Family Get In My Office?!

Based on her bestselling book, How Did My Family Get In My Office?! is Bonnie’s signature program that features how real-life leaders transformed their conflict style in the workplace through self-awareness about their upbringing. Audiences leave with productive conflict management strategies to immediately apply to their leadership.

PLUS: Every attendee walks away with a copy of Bonnie’s book How Did My Family Get In My Office?! The self-reflection questions at the end of each chapter are a great resource for ongoing team development.

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Conscious Conflict:
Communicate Positively, Proactively, and Productively

With Conscious Conflict, discover the best ways to stay in control of your reaction during difficult conversations. Audiences leave knowing how to speak with pro-active candor and listen to what’s really being said to prevent emotional hijacks so teams come together.

PLUS: Every attendee receives Bonnie’s signature Mokita® (no, it’s not a drink)! It’s an elephant stress ball for team members to use during meetings as a fun way to acknowledge the “truth everyone knows about and agrees not to speak about”, also known as the elephant in the room.

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Emotional Intelligence:
7 Ways to Get Along with (Almost) Anyone, Anytime

Now more than ever, interpersonal skills are the differentiator between healthy and dysfunctional teams. Those with high emotional intelligence have a strong, positive presence that sets the tone for a productive work culture. Audiences leave with self-awareness insights to become more attuned to personal blind spots and how to immediately apply to creating positive rapport and respect among team members.

PLUS: Every attendee receives Bonnie’s signature Mokita® (no, it’s not a drink)! It’s an elephant stress ball for team members to use during meetings as a fun way to acknowledge the “truth everyone knows about and agrees not to speak about”, also known as the elephant in the room

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“I wanted each team member to receive a copy of her book, How Did My Family Get In My Office?! The stories of how real-life leaders have transformed their conflict styles are inspiring. They will help us going forward to navigate challenging client conversations better and ultimately save client accounts.”

Sharon Evon

Regional Operations Manager, Sodexo

"The feedback from the entire team afterward was terrific! Not only did they have fun, build relationships, and better understand themselves, they learned how to manage conflict."

Matt Breece

Vice President of Sales & Marketing Penco Products, Inc.

"Our program participants (myself included) truly enjoy how engaging Bonnie is as a presenter. She has a way of getting everyone in the class to participate. That is a rarity, especially in the virtual world. It's obvious how comfortable people feel sharing throughout her programs....thank you, Bonnie!"

Dana Whatley Smith

Assistant Director of Learning & Development Duquesne University

"We continually invite Bonnie back year over year because she receives our highest speaker reviews. All of our members demand that we put her back on the schedule. Whatever your career level, your title, or industry you’re in, Bonnie knows how to get deep and bring the whole crowd together."

Elizabeth Lamping

Executive Director Pittsburgh Human Resource Association

"Bonnie has a simple, methodical way of how to work with people better, especially around boundaries."

Kim Conner

Executive Senior Vice President of Human Resources Automated Health Systems

"Bonnie’s presentation on Conflict Management was captivating and memorable. She helps us understand ourselves and how we interact with others in a way that motivates us to overcome obstacles together."

Nate Stephens

Principal Engineer Naval Nuclear Laboratory

"I contracted Bonnie to teach a class a course, "Conscious Conflict" to a major client, Naval Nuclear Laboratory; available to 8000 employees. She knocked it out of the park. One manager who is very hard to please said, "This was the best course I have ever taken. I am going to sign all of my people up for the next one." Bonnie is so easy to work with and always professional."

Jeff Tobe

Organizational Development & Training (OD&T) Naval Nuclear Laboratory
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Exactly What You Need

Whether a leadership training, 2-day off-site, or a conference keynote, Bonnie has the program that’s ideal for your leaders and teams.
Every program is refined to speak directly to your audience and desired outcomes that drive results.

What’s your next step?

Contact Bonnie today. Let’s have a conversation about how you and your team could benefit from creating a work culture plan that strengthens your organization health and gives your company the competitive advantage.