Workplace communication can shape team culture, employee experience, and business results. This session is designed for employers, business leaders, and professionals who want to strengthen conversations, reduce misunderstandings, and walk away with practical insight they can apply right away.
Session Overview
Every day, work slows down, relationships strain, and results suffer, not because people lack capability, but because what is said is not what is heard.
In this dynamic session, leadership strategist and creator of the DARE™ model, Dethra Giles, reveals why even high-performing individuals find themselves stuck in conversations that do not lead to clarity, alignment, or execution. Participants will uncover how miscommunication shows up in everyday interactions and why being “clear” is often not enough.
Through a powerful and practical framework, attendees will learn how to move from misalignment to shared understanding using a repeatable approach that improves how conversations are navigated in real time. They will also explore the mindset shift required to prioritize outcomes over ego, recognizing that the need to be right often gets in the way of getting results.
This session goes beyond communication tips. It connects conversational competence directly to business impact by demonstrating how stronger conversations lead to better performance, increased productivity, and improved organizational outcomes.
Participants will leave with the awareness, tools, and perspective needed to approach conversations differently, drive alignment more effectively, and contribute to a culture where results are achieved through clarity, not conflict.
Learning Objectives
1. Analyze how misalignment in communication impacts workplace performance, productivity, and outcomes.
2. Apply the DARE™ model (Describe, Acknowledge, Review, Engage) to improve clarity and alignment in high-stakes conversations.
3. Evaluate personal communication habits and implement strategies that prioritize shared understanding and results over being right.
Event Dates and Times
TRUE Network Advisors is offering this seminar on two separate dates:
Tuesday, May 20, 2026
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM PT
Wednesday, May 21, 2026
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM PT
The seminar will be held online.
About the Speaker
This session features Dethra U. Giles, CEO of ExecuPrep and the speaker behind That’s Not What I Said. She is recognized for helping leaders and organizations strengthen communication, navigate difficult conversations, and create more effective workplace cultures. The TRUE seminar hub identifies her as the featured speaker for this event. Read more about Dethra HERE.
Who Should Attend
This seminar may be especially valuable for:
- Business owners
- HR professionals
- Team leaders and managers
- Operations leaders
- Decision-makers involved in employee communication and culture
If your organization is looking for better day-to-day communication, more productive conversations, and stronger leadership dialogue, this session is worth considering.
How to Register
To let us know you are interested in attending, please complete the Maddock & Associates registration form below by Friday, May 1st:
Once your form is submitted, a member of the Maddock & Associates team will follow up with registration details and next steps.
Hosted by Maddock & Associates
At Maddock & Associates, we believe strong communication supports stronger workplaces. We are glad to share opportunities like this with our clients and prospective clients as part of our commitment to practical, people-focused support.
We hope you will join us!
