Change is constant—and how we respond determines whether we simply survive it or thrive through it.
This interactive workshop equips participants with practical tools and neuroscience-based insights to understand how the brain reacts to change, build personal resilience, and strengthen emotional intelligence during transitions. Attendees will explore the stages of change, learn strategies to manage uncertainty and stress, and discover how to support themselves and their teams in navigating change with greater adaptability, confidence, and composure.
Learning Objectives:
Explain how the brain processes change and identify common emotional and behavioral responses that occur during transitions.
Apply practical strategies to build personal resilience and maintain focus and well-being during periods of uncertainty.
Strengthen emotional intelligence skills to better manage reactions, communicate effectively, and support others through change.
Develop an action plan for navigating change within their team or organization that promotes adaptability, trust, and collaboration
Unique Learning Format
We call this an “intensive” because we’ll share short, actionable microlessons each week. Each microlesson is designed for busy schedules and real-world use. You’ll then have time to reflect, apply and experiment with what you have learned in your own environment.
Then, our in-person session will give you a chance to integrate what you have learned through guided exercises, peer feedback and real time practice.
Key Dates
Thursday, April 2nd, 9:o0am to 9:30am: Kick-Off Call with your Facilitator and fellow learners
Thursday, May 7th, 9:00am to 11:30am: In Person Session
Your Facilitator
Heather Polivka helps leaders create workplaces where people thrive, great talent stays, and businesses grow.
Whether clients are responding to a changing talent market, fueling high growth, or navigating accelerated change, Heather guides leaders to cultivate a way of working that fuels their business and empowers their people. She has been doing that for over two decades at companies of all sizes.
In 2022, Heather founded Awesome People Leaders (APL) which increases manager effectiveness in less time, in real-time, and in the flow of work, using neuroscience and generative AI. APL focuses on the soft skills, emotional intelligence, and healthy workplace behaviors that leaders need to cultivate high-performing teams. INC Magazine recognized APL as a Power Partner to help businesses succeed. APL was chosen as one of four companies to participate in national Butler University Gener8tor accelerator for Workforce Innovation in 2024 and received NASBA certification for professional development in December 2024.
Heather was named the 2024 Minnesota SBA Encore Entrepreneur of the Year. In 2023, Heather was selected as a 100 Women to KNOW in America, and recognized as a Top 10 Finalist for NAWBO’s Business Women Owner of the Year. She holds an MBA from Purdue University.