BUSINESS LEADERS

Skill-based approach to a stronger, more empathic culture

Evidence-based tools for robust collaborations

Introducing

Compassionate Communication tools & workshops

Highly experiential workshops equip participants with practical, immediately applicable skills:

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Foster connection across roles, personalities, work styles, etc.

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Support emotional regulation so decisions aren't made reactively

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Offer feedback that is honest and compassionate to build connection and trust

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67–90%

The research backs it up. Empathy works.

Compassionate Communication skills address the conflicts that impact KPIs and employee satisfaction.

  • 🕐 67–90% reduction in time to resolve issues
  • 📉 Meetings needed cut by 50–80%
  • ⚡ Overall efficiency up by as much as 80% in some roles
  • 💬 Issues that "never got resolved" — resolved

Data from Merck Inc/Center for Collaborative Communication, 2012-2013

How We Support Your Org's Culture

Two ways to bring GROK to work

Skill-Building Workshops

Focus on practical skill-building — engaging role plays & small-group practice — using real scenarios from your team, to build stronger collaboration across everyone on it.

  • Speak in ways that make it easier to be heard — especially during conflict.
  • Give and receive feedback effectively; share opinions with respect and empathy.
  • Build confidence to speak honestly and skillfully, even across power differences.
  • Provide clear, connecting feedback using evaluation-free observations.
  • Translate criticism and blame into opportunities for trust, accountability, and buy-in.

Products for Leaders

Meetings get tense. People stop saying what they actually think, and leaders pay for it in satisfaction scores, missed deadlines, and profitability.

When team members can name what they're carrying in 1:1s and group synchs, trust builds faster. Collaborations work better.

Use GROK Empathy Cards to support:

  • Team culture built on psychological safety
  • Surfacing and navigating conflict
  • Talent development
  • Restorative conversations after impact

Meet Your Facilitator

Mary Goyer, M.S. Certified NVC Trainer & Restorative Practices Expert

Mary is the co-owner of GROKtheWorld empathy games and an NVC trainer specializing in the intersection of leadership development, trauma healing, and skillful collaboration for professionals in high-impact organizations. She draws upon her training in Marriage & Family Therapy (MFT), mindfulness, and somatics to facilitate the personal growth and skill development needed for teams and leaders.

FREE GROK Starter Kit

Download your FREE GROK Starter Kit

Share the fundamentals of empathy—playfully—with free, printable Feelings and Needs cards + games.

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