Eric Girard
Eric Girard has a high-energy and engaging facilitation and speaking style, and over 30 years of experience helping improve the performance of managers and employees.
Eric is a highly accomplished management development professional, author, and podcast host. As the CEO of Girard Training Solutions, he has more than 30 years of experience helping improve the performance of managers and employees, where he’s become known for his high-energy, engaging facilitation style.
His specific focus is on helping new managers transition successfully to their new roles, guiding them to make their teams as effective as possible, and teaching the skills that help managers maintain high team engagement.
Eric’s unique experience includes designing, developing, and delivering leadership, management, and employee training for Apple, Nutanix, Applied Materials, Symantec, and Veritas. He founded Girard Training Solutions in 2007 and has designed and delivered training for dozens of clients globally in high tech, academia, advertising, healthcare, and education. He has successfully delivered training and improved performance in London, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Paris, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Shanghai, Bangalore, and Cork, Ireland, and throughout the United States.
As a subject matter expert, Eric is the host of the “Management Development Unlocked” podcast, contributor to several publications on training and HR, and author of “Lead like A Pro – The Essential Guide for New Managers.”
Eric is a certified Articulate Storyline Developer, Thomas PPA Analyst, Blanchard Channel Partner / SLII® Facilitator, Crucial Conversations Facilitator, Crucial Accountability Facilitator, Everything DiSC Authorized Partner, Influencer Facilitator, and Extraordinary Leader Facilitator. He holds a Master of Arts in Intercultural Communication Training from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication (Emphasis in Training and Development) from California State University, Sacramento.
A passionate, lifelong learner, he is an Master Scuba Diver Trainer and is pursuing the IDC Staff Instructor rating. When he’s not designing or delivering training or speaking, Eric enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and twin 15-year-old daughters.
Eric is a highly accomplished management development professional, author, and podcast host. As the CEO of Girard Training Solutions, he has more than 30 years of experience helping improve the performance of managers and employees, where he’s become known for his high-energy, engaging facilitation style.
His specific focus is on helping new managers transition successfully to their new roles, guiding them to make their teams as effective as possible, and teaching the skills that help managers maintain high team engagement.
Eric’s unique experience includes designing, developing, and delivering leadership, management, and employee training for Apple, Nutanix, Applied Materials, Symantec, and Veritas. He founded Girard Training Solutions in 2007 and has designed and delivered training for dozens of clients globally in high tech, academia, advertising, healthcare, and education. He has successfully delivered training and improved performance in London, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Paris, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Shanghai, Bangalore, and Cork, Ireland, and throughout the United States.
As a subject matter expert, Eric is the host of the “Management Development Unlocked” podcast, contributor to several publications on training and HR, and author of “Lead like A Pro – The Essential Guide for New Managers.”
Eric is a certified Articulate Storyline Developer, Thomas PPA Analyst, Blanchard Channel Partner / SLII® Facilitator, Crucial Conversations Facilitator, Crucial Accountability Facilitator, Everything DiSC Authorized Partner, Influencer Facilitator, and Extraordinary Leader Facilitator. He holds a Master of Arts in Intercultural Communication Training from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication (Emphasis in Training and Development) from California State University, Sacramento.
A passionate, lifelong learner, he is an Master Scuba Diver Trainer and is pursuing the IDC Staff Instructor rating. When he’s not designing or delivering training or speaking, Eric enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and twin 15-year-old daughters.
Lead Like a Pro
Format: 12-hour workshop (4, 3-hour sessions)
This program is perfect for:
- New managers transitioning into their new role as a manager
- Experienced managers who never received formal management training
The audience will be able to:
- Create a plan to become more empathetic.
- Manage your responsibilities, relationships, and the expectations of...
Coaching and Feedback for High Performance
Format: 2.5 hours
This program is perfect for:
- Managers who need to provide excellent coaching and feedback for their employees.
The audience will leave with the tools to:
- Motivate your employees by providing autonomy, mastery, and purpose
- Use the GROW model to coach employees
- Use the SBI model to provide kind, constructive feedback to...
Everything DiSC®
Format: 2 hours
This program is perfect for:
- Managers and employees who want to communicate more effectively and get the most out of their teams and peers.
The audience will leave with tools to:
- Deepen their understanding of themselves, their direct reports, their peers, and their own managers using the DiSC® model.
- Learn how their management...
Leading Change
Format: 2 hours
This program is perfect for:
- Managers who need to lead their teams through organizational change.
The audience will leave with the tools to:
- Determine your change style
- Explain your role during change
- Diagnose how you are spending your time during change
- Explain the Bridges change model
- Help guide your team...
The Case for Empathy in Management
Format: 45 minute keynote or breakout
This program is perfect for:
- New managers transitioning from being an individual contributor who want to be outstanding people managers.
The audience will leave with:
- A clear definition of what empathy is
- An action plan for how to become more empathetic in the workplace
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