WHAT IS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING?
My mission is simple: make you better at everything you do in life and business.
I'm a Professional Development Trainer, Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker, and author who has traveled the country training companies across every industry, from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations. I've provided leadership training to every branch of the U.S. military, The White House Communications Agency, and The Pentagon. Along with my associate and mentor, Dr. Linda Brown, I've spent years building a curriculum of 20+ full day training courses that have now reached over 500,000 people. My goal is simple: positively change the culture of as many companies as I can, and make going to work a better experience for everyone.
With a background in public speaking and stand-up comedy, I use humor and storytelling to make training as informative as it is entertaining. When people laugh and enjoy themselves, they learn more, retain more, and grow more... even the most tenured attendees, the ones who've sat through more sessions than they can count, walk away with fresh takeaways delivered in ways they haven't seen before.
I've trained hundreds of companies across the U.S. and a few around the world, in person and, when needed, virtually. In-person training will always be the most effective way to do this work, but the tools and technology now available have let me keep serving clients however and whenever they need it.
How can I help you today?
Clint Reese provided his services to the Tarrant County College (TCC) with exceptional expertise. He was met with very positive accolades from the TCC leadership. I would recommend Mr. Reese for any speaking, training, and facilitated conversations.
Andrew Duffield
Diversity Officer, Tarrant County College
TRAINING
PERSONALITY INSIGHTS
Understanding different personality types has shaped career planning, onboarding, professional development, teaching, and relationships for decades. Appreciating the unique values and behaviors of each type builds real understanding of the people you work with. From self-awareness to empathy, this training embraces the variety that is the spice of life.
Participants will:
* Discover the personality spectrum of each team member
* Uncover subconscious motivators
* Learn to appreciate and respect differing personality types
* Better understand behaviors and expectations of others
* Embrace diversity of personalities
* Learn what stresses others and how to build rapport
* Gain heightened cohesiveness and enhanced teamwork
COMMUNICATION
It's often said the quality of our lives is the quality of our communication, and most of us know relationships that aren't thriving the way they should because of it. This workshop will help you sharpen your communication and improve your life in the process.
Participants will:
* Be able to identify faults in our communication
* Learn conflict resolution/tough conversations
* Understand the role of emotional intelligence/empathy in communication
* Increase proficiency in public speaking
* Comprehend the power of unspoken communication
* Gain heightened skills in persuasive speaking and sales
TEAM BUILDING
From tenured teams to brand-new hires, a company's success tracks directly with the quality of its internal teamwork. Diversity makes a team stronger, but it also brings friction. True teamwork takes practice and a real understanding of how differences complement each other and how similarities can get in the way. More than trust-falls and secrets, this workshop builds your team's culture from the inside out.
Participants will:
* Understand the importance and value of diversity on a team
* Learn to manage expectations for and of new member assimilation to the group
* Gain knowledge of efficient and effective decision-making approaches
* And yes… participate in meaningful teambuilding exercises!
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Emotional Intelligence, often called EI or EQ, has earned its recognition for good reason. Understanding and managing your own emotions, and recognizing and influencing the emotions of others, might be the single most valuable skill you can develop. This workshop focuses on the workplace, but what you learn here reaches far beyond it.
Participants will:
* Understand biological origins of emotions
* Learn about subconscious motivations and their effect on emotions
* Gain the ability to empathize and relate to others in meaningful ways
* Deepen their relationships through sincere and honest communication
* Strengthen their leadership abilities and better understand group dynamics
GENERATIONS
IN THE WORKPLACE
Matures, Baby Boomers, Millennials, and Gen-Xers…oh my!
The diversity of motivations, work ethics, skills, strengths, weaknesses, and management of all of those things simultaneously can be challenging, to say the least. This training, provided by a Millennial (technically), is for leaders within organizations hoping to gain a better understanding of how to manage the different generations. Employees at every level will benefit from the insights into the psyches of those outside their peer group.
Participants will:
* See the value of generational differences
* Understand the strengths and weaknesses of the 4 generations
* Gain knowledge of different leadership approaches for each generation
* Know how to attract talented and ambitious people of all ages
* Learn ways to foster cohesion among all generations
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Automation and online reviews have reshaped customer service, and customers feel the difference. Companies that prioritize a positive customer experience gain a real competitive advantage. This training teaches the fundamentals of effective customer service and empowers employees to make a lasting, positive impact on every customer interaction.
Participants will:
* Identify customer touchpoints and be able to map the customer experience
* Learn how to create an ongoing dialogue with their customers
* Develop customer experience intent statements
* Build customer experience knowledge in all business departments
* Recognize the value in effectively rewarding a customer service job well done
* Create an integrated internal communications plan around customer service
LEADERSHIP
An organization's success depends on its leaders' ability to empower, support, teach, and grow the people in their charge. Too often, internal promotions go to top performers without the training to transition from individual contributor to leader, leading to diminished output, micromanagement, and lower morale. This workshop identifies what makes a great leader and provides the blueprint to lead a loyal, focused, and motivated team.
Participants will:
* Understand the differences between managers and leaders
* How to lead the 4 generations in the workplace
* Learn the art of empowering feedback
* Learn how to foster purposefully fun work cultures
* See the value of leading from the middle
* Gain knowledge to aid in identification of emerging leaders
* Understand how to reshape a company culture
keynote
speaking
Do you remember that one speech you heard that one time at that thing?
Of course you do! The details of the surroundings may be a distant memory but the lasting impact of an empowering and moving speech can stay with you and your organization for years to come. If you want someone to take the time to understand the goals of your organization, someone to thoroughly and expertly craft and deliver a winning keynote speech at your next event that makes your hair stand up and gets you ready to conquer the world, give me a call!
THE 4C PROGRAM
Every company has a culture, whether anyone designed it or not. The 4C Program is a structured engagement for organizations ready to build that culture on purpose... whether that means setting the standard from the ground up for a new or growing company, or getting honest about what's actually broken and fixing it.
Engagements are built around a negotiated block of hours, blending onsite and remote work. Early sessions are typically onsite: interviews and real conversations with your team to find out where things actually stand. From there, the work shifts into training, workshops, and progress check-ins, in whatever mix fits your team.
Depending on what your organization needs, a 4C engagement might include:
* A refreshed or newly built mission statement and core values
* A customer experience statement and customer experience map
* A company culture handbook, playbook, or toolkit, built from scratch or folded into what you already have
* Help recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training a new learning and development or training coordinator
* Core training woven throughout: leadership, emotional intelligence, communication, personality assessments, motivation, and imposter syndrome
The result isn't a binder that sits on a shelf. It's a team that knows exactly what kind of workplace they're building, with the skills and the tools to keep building it.
aboutCLINT
Clint Reese is a father and, like many fathers, he looks at the world around him and wants to make it a better place in every way for his kids, his family, and also for each and every other person out there. With more than a decade of professional customer service, sales, management, recruiting, and training experience, Clint paves the way for dramatic improvements in the culture we create inside our businesses and corporations. The work being done and the way in which it’s done in today’s organizations make an enormous impact on every facet of employee lives. Clint works with employees at all levels to make lives better in both small and large ways by improving the culture and communication within companies and between people.
With a deep understanding of emotional intelligence and insights into personality types and creative, reflective training approaches, Clint has a suite of tools that will empower those willing to challenge their current perspectives and achieve more than they’ve ever dreamed. With sharp wit, discerning observations, and an inclusive approach, Clint offers audiences the opportunity to become active participants in an engaging, entertaining, and educational experience that can actually change their lives.
- More than a decade of customer service, sales, management, and training experience
- Broad industry knowledge: staffing, retail, restaurant, service, marketing, print, and more
- Author, Grapevine: A Visual Journey Through a Beloved Texas Town
- Keynote and award-winning public speaker
- Stand-up comedian: The Improv, Hyena’s, Back Door, and others
- Social media influencer in personal growth and wellness venues
- President and Charter member of Fort Worth’s Panther City
Toastmasters
- Founding member of Fort Worth Chamber, Lone Star Professional Alliance