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ABOUT US

our purpose:  elevate people and their conversations to drive meaningful changes in the world.

who we are

We believe words create worlds and conversations can transform lives.

Unfortunately, many leaders today have limiting narratives of themselves or their relationship with work. Leaders are stressed, overwhelmed, and feel like being great at work means sacrificing their own health and well-being.

Which is why every learning experience we create aims to bolster the energy, presence, and communication of leaders to perform at their highest levels while honoring their desire for deeper impact, growth, and fulfillment.

Every Bolster Leadership solution is enhanced with a solid scientific foundation, artistry to inspire, and a focus on personal transformation and peer-driven learning.

We are a women-owned business that believes your development is worth bolstering.

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We work with our own distinct VIBE, we:

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Value people and purpose

Intentionally decide

Bake brilliance into everything

Elevate standards

the Bolster Leadership difference

why we do what we do

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EFFECTIVE

Our experiences pull from the latest neuroscience, positive psychology, human resource development and behavioral scientific research. Even moreso, our solutions stem from deep practical insights obtained from working directly with some of the top companies in the world.

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PERSONAL

We create bespoke solutions that place a value on prioritizing what yields the most compelling and impactful experience for participants. We work with our clients to ensure our aim is clear and results are exceptional.

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FLEXIBLE

In-person, remote, hybrid? We have you covered. Our solutions are great for enhancing leadership development programs, coaching sessions, team-building, and self/team development, AND can adapt to a variety of other contexts for individuals and groups.

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INSPIRATIONAL

Our workshops are dynamic, immersive, and strike that delicate balance of support and challenge. Clients value our expertise and appreciate our human-centered approach. We create the learning and environment that inspires leaders to take themselves and others to new heights.

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NOVEL

Our approach to building capabilities for life and work is fresh and innovative. Our highly immersive experiences aim to evoke insight and inspire action. Participants gain deeper insight and motivation with our high-impression and high-impact solutions.

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INVESTED

Integrity matters. We believe in building true partnerships with our clients. Your needs are our priority. We focus on elevating standards with and for you and ensuring that our clients are exceptionally satisfied.

our leadership team

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LISA WOCKEN

Co-Founder, Leadership and Solutions Lead

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PhD Organizational Leadership

Designed Executive and Leadership Development programs at Cargill and Target

Adjunct Instructor at University of Minnesota, teaching Facilitation Skills and Strategic Planning & Decision-Making.

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BRITNEY COLE

Co-Founder, Financial & Operations Lead

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Engineer turned Designer/Innovator 

Created Award-Winning Learning Solutions for leading companies at GP Strategies and Ken Blanchard Companies

Presented for ATD, CLO Symposium, DisruptHR

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PETER WOCKEN

Artist & Graphic Designer

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Minneapolis College of Art & Design (MCAD) 

Designed graphics at Best Buy, Polaris, Fantasy Flight Games and Bolster Leadership

Freelance board game graphic designer with titles like Sagrada and Dead of Winter

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