BUILDING RESILIENCE IN CHALLENGING TIMES

Building Resilience in Challenging Times — Empower Global

Empower Global · 2026 Program

Building
Resilience
in ChallengingTimes

Equipping professionals with the mindset, skills, and tools to cultivate resilience, manage moral dilemmas, navigate change, mitigate burnout, and thrive in challenging environments.

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ROI of Leadership Development

453%
ROI per $1 invested in leadership development
89%
Higher employee satisfaction scores
88%
Higher employee performance scores
65%
Employee retention increase

The Program

A Transformative Series for Complex Environments

Empower Global's program equips professionals with what it takes to sustain performance and wellbeing in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environments. Grounded in neuroscience and our proprietary Regenerative Flourishing Model™ — this is not a one-off wellness workshop.

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Backed by Neuroscience

Every module grounded in evidence-based research from positive psychology, neuroscience, and leadership science.

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Bespoke to Your Organization

A listening session with your team ensures we address your unique needs, geography, and circumstances.

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Built for Global Complexity

Specializing in globally complex organizations navigating high-stakes, cross-cultural, high-pressure environments.

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Proprietary Assessments

Resilience Arsenal, Circles of Control/Influence/Concern, Sense of Coherence Micro-Assessment, and Leadership, Resilience & AI Diagnostic Assessments.

The Business Case

The ROI Is Undeniable

Leadership development isn't a cost — it's the highest-return investment your organization can make.

43%
Productivity increase
114%
Sales performance boost
67%
Promotions go to program participants
84%
Organizations fill vacancies faster
$11.5M
Annual savings from reduced attrition & internal promotions
$374.8M
Average tangible benefits per company from leadership investment
$363M
In revenue from sales directly tied to leadership development

Core Workshop Topics

What We Work On Together

12 evidence-based topics covering the full spectrum of resilience, wellbeing, and human flourishing.

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Locus of Control

Assessments and exercises to help your team regain a sense of agency and control amidst chaos.

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Moral Dimensions of Stress

Explore the distinct challenges of moral distress and moral injury in a complicated political time.

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Antifragility & Post-Traumatic Growth

Strategies to grow stronger through disruption and adversity — not just survive it.

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Meaning & Purpose Under Pressure

Reconnect with your professional 'why' and renew a sense of meaning and direction.

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Resilience Arsenal

Inventory personal strengths and social capital to build a tailored, actionable resilience plan.

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Secondary Trauma & Compassion Fatigue

Understanding the differences, personality interactions, and evidence-based mitigation strategies.

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Emotional & Nervous System Regulation

Techniques to slow heart rates, calm nerves, and prevent impulsive destructive reactions under pressure.

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Moral Courage & Moral Elevation

How to activate courage in ourselves and compel others to act with integrity when things seem hopeless.

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Neuroscience of Wellbeing — PERMAH

Utilizing Martin Seligman's flourishing model to activate different dimensions of human flourishing.

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Growth Mindset & Failing Fantastically

Processing failure and mistakes to reinvigorate rather than demoralize — turning setbacks into fuel.

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Leading Change

Empower Global's ten-step model for implementing large-scale organizational change that lasts.

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AI for Peak Performance

Teaching professionals how to leverage AI to perform at their highest level — not be replaced by it.

Delivery Formats

Designed Around Your Organization

Every engagement starts with a listening session. Then we design the right format for your people.

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Full Day / Half Day Experiences

Immersive experiences to reset mindsets, build trust, and reconnect teams with purpose.

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Sequential Workshop Series

A scaffolded 3–6 module program with practice and application between sessions. Live or online.

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Offsite Retreat

A fully planned retreat designed for ultimate resilience building, human connection, and solidarity.

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Resilience Coaching Circles

Customized ongoing circles to process secondary trauma, apply positive psychology, and build sustainable resilience.

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Customized Workbook

Key concepts and reflection exercises so participants retain and apply learning long after the program ends.

Bespoke Customization

Our listening session ensures content addresses your unique needs, geography, and organizational context.

Why Empower Global?

What Sets This Program Apart

  • 1Backed by Neuroscience — every module grounded in evidence-based science
  • 2Proprietary Assessments — tools you won't find anywhere else
  • 3Bespoke to Your Circumstances — always customized, never off-the-shelf
  • 4Woman-Owned Small Business — built with purpose and accountability
  • 5Specializes in Global Organizations — cross-cultural, complex, high-stakes environments
  • 6Harvard Human Flourishing Network — exclusive member of Harvard's private network
  • 7Engaging, Interactive Training — not lectures; immersive, practical, and memorable
  • 8Social Impact — 20% of corporate proceeds donated to Women's Leadership Challenge scholarships

Academic & Research Affiliations

Harvard University
Yale University
NeuroLeadership Institute
Tufts University

Trusted by Organizations Including

AWS · Monday.com · U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security · Coldwell Banker · Insight Partners · Wilson Center · Ropes & Gray · DC Bar Association · TPG · Hiscox · Graham Packaging

Impact

What Participants Say

Real responses from professionals who've been through the program.

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The sessions shifted how I think about challenges — from something to avoid to something I can actively navigate and grow from.

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I'm leaving with practical resilience strategies I can apply directly to my work, especially in more demanding, high-stakes areas.

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I'm leaving with a clearer strategy for managing my responses under pressure rather than reacting in the moment.

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This reinforced the importance of focusing on what I can control, especially in demanding environments.

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This gave me practical tools to stay focused and effective, even in high-stress situations.

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These trainings helped me reframe some of the more difficult aspects of my work and approach them in a more constructive, sustainable way.

DC Office Manager · Global Law Firm

The program was very well received, and the interactive format was exactly what resonated most with our team. Samantha was an absolute joy to partner with, and I would welcome the opportunity to work together again in the future.

— DC Office Manager, Global Law Firm

VP of HR · Global Law Firm

Overall, attendees were highly satisfied with both sessions and indicated they would recommend them to colleagues. Participants valued the practical, interactive format and the opportunity to connect with colleagues through shared experiences.

— VP of HR, Global Law Firm

Let's Talk

Ready to Build a More Resilient Organization?

Every engagement starts with a conversation. Tell us about your organization, your people, and the challenges you're facing — and we'll design a program that fits. No generic solutions. No off-the-shelf programs.

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Every Program Begins With a Listening Session

Tell us about your organization and the challenges your people are navigating. We'll take it from there.

No generic programs — everything is tailored to your context
Free consultation — no commitment required
Fast response — Samantha responds within one business day
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