DEVELOP LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE. BECOME A DESTINATION WORKPLACE®.

We develop leaders who shape culture, strengthen retention, and drive sustainable performance.

ASSESS YOUR LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE LEVEL

(A 5-minute diagnostic to evaluate how you lead yourself, others, the environment, and the future.)


Winner of the 2024 Global Recognition Award for Leadership & Culture Excellence (Featured in Business Insider)


We believe that every leader at every level either contributes to or contaminates the workplace.


If you're facing challenges with talent retention, improving employee engagement, a toxic workplace culture, or leadership accountability, it’s time to bring in top industry experts who will help you build a stronger leadership team and create a culture where people want to APPLY, ENGAGE, CONTRIBUTE, PROMOTE, and STAY.


Why us

As leadership & workplace culture experts, we have 30 + years of expertise, data-backed research, and a proven process to help you develop stronger leadership teams & purpose-driven cultures, which ultimately give you the competitive edge to attract & retain the best talent. Check out our Leadership Excellence Program & you will see why we are rated the top leadership training company in Dallas Fort Worth, and trusted nationwide!


Who We Serve

Corporations,  Associations, Non-Profits, Government Entities  & Franchises.

Woman owned business in Dallas Texas   Women owned business in Dallas Texas  Minority owned business in Dallas Texas.

IS THIS YOU?...

  • We’re losing our A-players.
  • We’re hiring the wrong talent out of desperation.
  • Our employees are disengaged and non-collaborative.
  • We can’t figure out how to attract the best talent.
  • Our leaders lack accountability.
  • We’re tired of being short staffed, stressed out & burned out.
  • We need to develop our next generation of leaders NOW!
  • Our culture lacks a sense of belonging & purpose.
  • Our leadership & workforce development programs are outdated.

HOW WE HELP YOU IMPROVE LEADERSHIP & CULTURE

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Flagship Program! Develop effective and trusted leaders at all levels with our 4-part leadership development blueprint.

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CERTIFIED DISC

WORKSHOPS

Become a more effective leader, get hiring insights, enhance team communication, build better relationships, & improve productivity!

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TEAM BUILDING PROGRAMS

Build purpose-driven teams who communicate effectively, collaborate, innovate, trust one another, and work better together.

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HIGH-PERFORMANCE & SALES WORKSHOPS

Hit personal & business goals faster by improving mindset, expertise, time management, and efficiencies.

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EMPLOYEE WELLNESS WORKSHOPS

Reduce stress, burnout, and negativity in the workplace while developing a more resilient mindset for leaders & teams.

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CULTURE STRATEGY SESSIONS

Fast-track culture goals, and develop a strategic roadmap for becoming a certified Destination Workplace™.

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Are your leaders creating a Resignation Workplace or a Destination Workplace®?

Deizel S

Destination Workplace™ facilitated our leadership team retreat, and they were incredibly insightful, dynamic and engaging! I am certain it will make us an even better team and organization!

Deizel S.

Brian B

Destination Workplace® has helped us keep our aces in their places with our team, and has shown us how our interpersonal relationships can be fostered by working better with one another.

Brian B.

Caroline

Destination Workplace™ facilitated an excellent half-day program for our small team of 10. Our expert facilitator did a great job of tailoring the presentation to our needs. The day was so much fun and they provided tons of practical learning.

Caroline S.

OUR SERVICES

Training

Programs

High-interaction leadership & workforce development programs. Offered in Half-Day, Full-Day, and 2-3 Days, with virtual or in-person options available.

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Speaking Services

High-energy and high-interaction keynote speakers, who engage your audience through games, brainteasers, discussions, exercises, and on-the-spot implementation. Virtual or in-person options available.

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Consulting & Strategy Sessions

Full-day and Two-day sessions for C-suite, executives and HR Directors, focused on building a Destination Workplace® Culture, and a Company-Wide Leadership Development Program.

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Assessments & Books

Destination Workplace® Audit, & DISC assessments to compliment a workshop or aid in communication, hiring insights and coaching, as well as books for your  team to continue the message after our training day.

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How to Engage

You don’t have to go it alone, figuring out what will actually work in today’s business environment. Helping you become a Destination Workplace® is our top priority, and we’ve dedicated our lives to helping businesses just like yours. 

#1: Schedule a call

Identify workplace challenges & clarify your workforce development goals.

#2: Customize Program

Get a customized plan that aligns with your mission, values & budget.

#3: Transform Workplace

Develop your leaders/staff & build a workplace culture that people love.

“If you want to learn how to communicate, how to talk to people, read people, and truly understand who they are, hire Betsy. Your customers, your family, children, spouse and coworkers will thank you for it. I saw people today take notes that never take notes.”


- Tim, Douglas Coleman Home Solutions

“The Destination Workplace® experts truly help leaders take their game to the next level, and help them grow by understanding their own leadership style and the personality styles of others. Our expert helped us keep our aces in their places and has shown our staff how to work better with one another. We have brought them in year after year and highly recommend them.”


-Brian, Builders NKY

“We’re thrilled with the results our Destination Workplace® speaker brought to our leadership committee conference. Our committee has been asking for additional leadership training, as well as more ways to communicate effectively with others, and after the presentation, we feel we are now set up for success.” 


-Wendy, GBTA

“We brought a Destination Workplace® speaker in to unite our sales team by helping them understand how to collaborate and communicate better with different personality styles. They were a wonderful addition to our kickoff sales event!”


-Chris, MMC Group

“We brought Betsy in for a wonderful presentation about understanding people, how to build teams effectively, and how to build the relationships that are so integral in business. The feedback was just phenomenal. She was engaging and lively and that was so important for our group! When we asked people what they would change about our conference next year, most of them said, ‘Bring Betsy back for longer.’” 


-Natasha, National Association of Professional Estimators

“If you want to learn how to communicate, how to talk to people, read people, and truly understand who they are, hire Betsy. Your customers, your family, children, spouse and coworkers will thank you for it. I saw people today take notes that never take notes.”


- Tim, Douglas Coleman Home Solutions

“The Destination Workplace® experts truly help leaders take their game to the next level, and help them grow by understanding their own leadership style and the personality styles of others. Our expert helped us keep our aces in their places and has shown our staff how to work better with one another. We have brought them in year after year and highly recommend them.”


-Brian, Builders NKY

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Frequently Asked Questions


Hi there! Have some questions about our company? Find the answers below. 

  • What is a Destination Workplace®?

    A destination workplace is a company known for its quality brand reputation and positive employee experiences, helping it stand out as the employer of choice! 


    Becoming a destination workplace is your biggest competitive advantage in attracting and retaining the best talent. 

  • Why Is It Important To Become a Destination Workplace®?

    Don’t take our word for it! Check out the latest statistics about current workforce challenges…


    *70% of hiring managers admit that attracting the right candidates is a challenge.


    *90% of businesses identify staffing shortages as the biggest threat to their business. 


    *42% of Workers Are Seriously Considering Quitting Their Jobs.


    *77% of employers globally report difficulty finding the skilled talent they need.


    *26% say they dread going into work.


    *49% Nearly half of employees have thought about leaving their current organization, while nearly one in five have left a job due to culture in the past five years.


    *75% of job seekers consider an employer's brand before even applying for a job.


    *59% of people leaving a job want to work for a company that better fits their values.


    *Employees who believe their company has a purpose greater than profits are 27% more likely to be loyal.


    *68% of employees say the top 2 reasons they leave a job are poor leadership and a toxic workplace culture.


    76% of Americans say their manager sets the culture, yet 36 percent say their manager doesn’t know how to lead a team.

  • What is the ROI of Becoming a Destination Workplace®?

    Here's Where You Will Save $ By Becoming a Destination Workplace™:

    One in five Americans have left a job in the past five years due to bad company culture. The cost of that turnover is an estimated $223 billion, according to a new SHRM report on workplace culture.


    Poor leadership can cost an organization as much as 7% of its total revenues. A single poor leader costs an organization an average of $126,000 each year. Poor leadership causes as much as $4,723 in lost wages each year due to a drop in productivity. 


    The cost of replacing an individual employee can range from 0.5 to 2 times the employee's annual salary. Replacing C-level positions can cost up to 213% of their yearly salary. Indirect costs (due to impact on productivity and morale) account for two-thirds of the total cost. 


    According to CareerBuilder, almost three-quarters of companies that made a bad hire reported an average of $14,900 in wasted money. With 74% of employers stating they hired the wrong person for the job. 


    Did you know you can expect to spend between $25,000 and $50,000 for every bad hiring decision in your company?

    80% of turnover is due to a bad hire.

    60% of bad hires will negatively affect the performance of other team members.

    39% of businesses report a productivity decrease as a result of a bad hire. 


    According to a report by Gallup, unhappy workers cost the U.S. $450 to $550 billion annually to lost productivity.


  • How Can You Help Us Become a Destination Workplace®?

    We offer assessments, workforce development workshops, and executive strategy sessions with our consultants focused on improving the overall employee experience. 


    Here is our A-Z process for helping you become a Destination Workplae®:


    1. Assess the Gap 

    2. Align the Message

    3. Elevate the Experience

    4. Execute & Measure

    5. Join the Movement


    Executive strategy sessions:

    1. Develop a Destination Workplace Culture


    2. Build a Company-wide Leadership Development Program proven to improve engagement, morale  & accountability.