At Next Level -> Next Step™, we begin with a powerful question: Beginning with the end in mind, where are you today and where would you want - or need - to be? As your partner, we'll make recommendations aligned with your goals and desired outcomes.
Research shows that when teams turn knowledge into action and apply it consistently back on the job, success accelerates.
Together, we'll identify your starting point, agree on meaningful metrics, and celebrate progress along the way.
How Do We Get There? We do the work by:
Consulting with leaders
Coaching managers
Delivering online and in-person learning sessions
Serving as an ongoing resource for sustainable change
Our 4-Step Approach?
1. Start with Leadership. Transformation begins at the top. If leaders don't champion the effort, meaningful culture change and talent development won't take root.
2. Empower Every Employee. Everyone deserves the opportunity to discover their strengths and build habits that drive excellence.
3. Third step? Support Managers with Coaching. Managers need practical tools and insights to embed new habits into everyday performance conversations.
4. Reimagine Development Programs. Shift the focus from fixing weaknesses to amplifying strengths. Invest in habits. Develop empowering leadership that inspires and sustains the future.
Why Next Level -> Next Step™ ? We specialize in strengths, habits, and leadership - and we do things differently. Our solutions are customized, research-based, and designed for measurable results.
With decades of global experience and frameworks trusted by millions, we help you get real, lasting impact.
We leverage the best of:
Gallup® CliftonStrengths®, FranklinCovey® Seven Habits of Highly Effective People®, The Leadership Challenge® & Lencioni's Five Behaviors of Cohesive Teams, Trust at Work, Insights Discovery, EQ-i 2.0 & EQ 360 Emotional Intelligence, and Hogan.
We hope you will embrace the power of proven practices.
Ready to explore what's possible? Schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation here.
At Next Level -> Next Step, we work with people and teams across the globe - virtually during business hours and in person anywhere in the U.S. Whether you're looking for a focused 3-day intensive, a hybrid learning experience, or a long-term development plan, we design solutions that fit your needs.
Explore our services, then schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation here.
With over 20 years of experience working across corporations, industries, nonprofits, higher education, government and community groups, we specialize in delivering positive, research-based, results-driven solutions.
We help leaders and teams:
Discover and develop their strengths
Change habits to build lasting success
Establish and sustain effective leadership practices
Our work is grounded in the belief that sustained superior performance is possible - and it's not accidental. It's built through intentional effort, proven methods, and a clear vision for the future.
Who Do We Serve? Our ideal client is a leader or manager who knows that 'one and done' training doesn't work. They're not interested in box-checking - they want real, lasting change that transforms people, performance, and culture.
This client partner:
Values research backed approaches
Respects decades of leadership science and human development
Wants to create a culture that is purposeful, productive, and positive
Believes in commitment and perseverance, not quick fixes
Seeks to become extraordinary - and knows that journey starts now
Whether you're launching a team transformation or building a world-class leadership bench, we're here to help you go to the next level - one step at a time.
Are You Ready?
This isn't for the faint of heart. But if you're willing to step outside your comfort zone, challenge yourself, and empower your team - we'll walk with you the whole way.
Let's get started!
We're Flexible - Because You Need Us to Be
At Next Level Next Step, we meet you where you are - literally and virtually.
We offer:
Virtual availability across all time zones
In person sessions anywhere in the U.S., from 5-day intensives to blended programs that combine online and in-person experiences
Our goal is to design what works best for you and your team. Explore our site, and when you're ready, contact us.
Why Do Some Trainings Fail? Have you ever attended an educational session and:
Nodded off?
Caught up on work &/or social media?
Left wondering: "What was the point?"
You are not alone. That's why we do things differently.
WE ENGAGE ADULT LEANERS
Adult learners bring experience, perspective, and leadership to the table. Inclusion is essential, and interactivity is non-negotiable.
Here's what sets our learning sessions apart:
Active Participation: Whether we're working with 5 or 5,000, our sessions are fast-paced and interactive. We invite real dialogue, challenge participants to get a little uncomfortable, and emphasize peer to peer learning.
Learning Partnerships: Some sessions involve buddy systems or partners, especially when tackling complex topics or when, “common sense is not common practice.”
Minimal PowerPoints, Maximum Visuals: We avoid cluttered slides and use visuals to keep attention high and learning sticky.
Music & Atmosphere: Upbeat or classical music enhances transitions and mood
Comfortable environments, color, and even small trinkets reduce stress and build trust
Food is encouraged - no one learns well when they're hungry
Materials Matter: Adults learn better and retain more when they write things down. The human brain does a better job of retaining concepts or content when it ‘fills in a blank’, brainstorms on paper, matches terms, or doodles.
GROUNDED in ADULT LEARNING THEORY: Our methods are backed by decades of research and built on the work of renowned experts including: Alheit, Bierema, Clark, Cooperrider, Hodell, Gagne´, Jarvis, Kirkpatrick, Knowles, Kolb, Merriam, Mezirow, Phillips, Silberman, Thalheimer, Vella, and other experts. We align with ADDIE and SAM frameworks and are deeply committed to a principle-centered, evidence-based approach.
That's enough about us - how about we focus on you? Let's connect for a conversation that could change everything. Contact us to arrange our first conversation.