Defy mediocrity. Go BEYOND even great. Go for Extraordinary. In today's ever-evolving and competitive landscape, that's the only way we rise above the fray.
Does your leadership team have what it takes to step up the extraordinary? Can they make the extraordinary real?
I am in the business of extraordinary leadership and team development. It's real-time skill and behavior development in an immersive, kinesthetic and rhythmic learning context.
I don't just take future leaders out of their environment and teach general skills. I get off the podium and hard-wire extraordinary behavior with simulations. I make the learning real and change attitudes. I immerse people in unforgettable experiential processes. With new awareness, people - your people - soar past limiting ideas and behaviors in every element of their lives.
I have built strong relationships with some of the most powerful brands in the world including Google, Facebook, Virgin Airlines, Microsoft and Intel. I inspire and engage communities at work and make learning stick. I ensure that people stay focused, connected and excited about what they're doing. Engagement is at the core of this work.
Real transformation requires a dedication to practice - to being awake, aware and mindful of who we are in every moment and how we show up in the world.
Don't let mediocre thinking keep your leadership culture stuck. What I do changes behavior, changes minds, changes attitude using the latest in psychology, brain based-learning, strength-based and simulation-based training, and good ol' expertise of success. Defy mediocrity, go for extraordinary – I'll help you get there.
Defy mediocrity. Go BEYOND even great. Go for Extraordinary. In today's ever-evolving and competitive landscape, that's the only way we rise above the fray.
Does your leadership team have what it takes to step up the extraordinary? Can they make the extraordinary real?
I am in the business of extraordinary leadership and team development. It's real-time skill and behavior development in an immersive, kinesthetic and rhythmic learning context.
I don't just take future leaders out of their environment and teach general skills. I get off the podium and hard-wire extraordinary behavior with simulations. I make the learning real and change attitudes. I immerse people in unforgettable experiential processes. With new awareness, people - your people - soar past limiting ideas and behaviors in every element of their lives.
I have built strong relationships with some of the most powerful brands in the world including Google, Facebook, Virgin Airlines, Microsoft and Intel. I inspire and engage communities at work and make learning stick. I ensure that people stay focused, connected and excited about what they're doing. Engagement is at the core of this work.
Real transformation requires a dedication to practice - to being awake, aware and mindful of who we are in every moment and how we show up in the world.
Don't let mediocre thinking keep your leadership culture stuck. What I do changes behavior, changes minds, changes attitude using the latest in psychology, brain based-learning, strength-based and simulation-based training, and good ol' expertise of success. Defy mediocrity, go for extraordinary – I'll help you get there.
General Interactive Teambuilding Events
All of Natalie's Drum Cafe interactive events are fully scalable and customizable to suit your organizational goals. We offer programs ranging from 35 minutes in length to full 4-Day Workshops and we tailor every event. We have many programs to choose from in so many areas including:
- Diversity Training
- Leadership Development
- New Staff Orientation
- Change Management
- Sales Initiatives
- Team Building and Development
- Improved...
Interactive Keynote Presentation
Consultative keynotes are typically 60-90 minutes long.
They are customized to integrate your conference messaging throughout the program.
- There is a drum for every participant [20 people - 5000 people]
- Well-suited to be featured as the opening Keynote speaker
- Program flows from initial non-verbal communication and drum call to customized scripted narrative with all-hands and body participation.
- Various percussion instruments are...
Percussion Stick Symphony of Rhythm
In this fully interactive program, the participants use colored percussion sticks, which are tuned on a pentatonic scale, to make music and harmonize as one. This is a very powerful way to open the conference as it focuses both the collective energy and the individual contributions of the attendees in a very intuitive way.
Both as an addition to our drumming and as a stand-alone event, this percussive interactive is both engaging and fun! By giving every delegate a percussion stick,...
Interactive Entertainment That Packs a Punch!
This is a non-consultative, high-energy rhythm experience which may utilize drums, boom-whackers, drumsticks, shakers, hands, feet, or any other creative expression!
This program is perfect for corporate entertainment or social events, and may include cultural story-telling, authentic costume, drumming, and dancing. From Gumboot dancers to Afro-Cuban and West African ensembles, we have a wide variety of energetic, energizing performers to uplift you. Program duration is very...
Break Out; Step Up!
Our breakout event can run up to three hours and involves splitting the group into smaller sections thereby creating a more intimate environment and a more personal experience.
The program begins with an introductory session aimed at both breaking the ice, and developing some basic skills with the group at large. This creates a sense of trust that the workshop is not going to be awkward or too challenging. The group is then broken into smaller ones- according to function or...
Body Percussion!
This program delivers a high-energy performance and incorporates the sounds and movement of the audience. It is completely interactive, upbeat and energetic. It gets delegates moving at the outset, pulling them out of their heads and into their bodies as they use their own hands, feet and hips as percussive instruments. They will snap, clap, and stomp their way into the groove!
As in the other programs above, we can weave some very high-level and relevant messaging throughout the...
Pure Entertainment: Rhythm & Dance
Note that all performances are fully scalable from 10 minutes onwards. We'll tailor our performance to your event no matter the genre or how big or small. We can craft a customized visual spectacular encompassing entertainment from stilt walkers to gumboot dancers, Zulu dance and drum to Afro-Cuban or Caribbean rhythms and everything in between. We can be as big as you dream! Here are just a few types of events we perform for:
- Company Parties
- Milestone...
Brave & Brilliant Interactive Word Play & Storytelling
A fantastic 60 - 90 minute program that engages everyone in the world of personal story.
- Frame stories with a new command of structure
- Understand the power of timing and smart wording
- Listen with focus and a renewed sense of purpose
- Learn the essential need for empathy and curiosity
- Make your story matter
More information about this program at braveandbrilliant.com
Blue Fire Leadership
This program engages groups in a deeper dive, to expand their leadership skills in the context of interactive, scneario-based learning.
- Explore Elements of Extraordinary Leadership
- Break Cycles of Weak Communication
- Fix the Energy Suck of People Management
- Bring the Vision Into
Mind / Body Alignment - Establish Core Principals
Diversity and Inclusion Workshops
Powerful drumming and breakout training sessions that break open the issues of diversity, and empower participants to value and leverage the differences between them.
- Identify the existence of Bias & Prejudice
- Examine Belief Systems & Values
- Bust Silos Created By:
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- Gender
- Race
- Age¿¿¿
- Culture / Language
- LGBTQ
Anti-Bullying Drumming Programs
This unique and powerful program brings home the message of No Tolerance around bullying. It inspires compassion and transformation for people of all ages.
- Engage Young People
- Identify Aggressive & Violent behaviors
- Explore the Meanings of Compassion and Respect
- Share Stories that Elevate and Inspire New Attitudes
- Use Music & Drumming to Mirror the World
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Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
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A.Y., Marketing Manager, Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
Natalie- Drum Café West Coast was incredible. The experience added so much to our event. From the coordination of the drum mashup which beautifully illustrated diversity and inclusion, to the interactive with the boomwhackers, our audience was immersed in rhythm. The team under Craig's leadership was so delightful to work with, and remained super flexible as the event progressed. Our Board leadership feedback spoke very positively of the Drum Café experience.
Vendavo
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R.R., Marketing Events and Program Manager, Vendavo
HI Natalie We are all recovering but we heard nothing but positive feedback in regards to incorporating Drum Café into the conference. The high energy and excitement it brought to the attendees was a value add to the program. Thanks again to you and team. We really appreciate it. They did a great job. Best,
Zoe Productions
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C.S., Account Executive, Zoe Productions
Verificado @rhythmagenda.comHi Natalie, Feedback from Pacific Life.... LOVED the energy that Nina brought to the stage and that was only intensified by the three drummers. The team was flexible with bringing the client's vision to life and incorporated that direction with the boomwacker experience. You could tell the event guests were very engaged by the interactive performance when they started participating before they were told to! Tessa is an amazing production coordinator! Loved her positivity and attention to detail. Overall, the boomwacker interactive was very effective in raising the energy and kicking off the Pacific Life conference! Zoe Productions and Pacific Life were so happy to have Drum Cafe there and we would love to work with you again in the future! Here is a a short video I captured from the back: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7f9Sn0TWcoUTGFZQTkzRkRUU3c/view?usp=sharing Thank YOU, Natalie, for your follow up and attention to our event. Hope to work with you again soon! Cheers,
Itron
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M.C., SVP HR, Itron
Verificado @itron.comCheers Natalie! Firstly you rocked our Leadership meeting! The feedback was overwhelmingly positive!, team energy and the experiential exercises exceeded my expectations! Frankly that is hard to do coming from someone who puts himself through endurance events for the experiential value…..
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