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Stephanie Gray

JB Training Consultant

Steph is a corporate facilitator, speaker, and coach specializing in presentation skills, executive presence, and leadership communication. She delivers highly interactive, practice-based workshops that help professionals show up with clarity, confidence, and impact in high-stakes moments.

Known for her ability to quickly read a room and create an engaging, high-trust environment, Stephanie blends storytelling, humor, and direct coaching to ensure participants not only learn but apply new skills.

75-MINUTE LIVE VIRTUAL COURSE

Critical Conversations with Direct Reports with Stephanie Gray

Tues. Oct 20, 2026 1:00pm CDT

Say What Needs To Be Said

Nobody looks forward to a tough conversation with a direct report. Most managers put it off, soften it until it barely lands, or skip it until the next annual review rolls around. The problem is that employees don’t want to wait that long: 65% say they want feedback more often than they’re getting it. 

When do you actually say something? How do you make the feedback stick instead of sliding off? And what do you do if they get defensive or upset? We present every manager a structured, repeatable approach to these conversations that protects the relationship while still driving real change.

In this 75-minute live virtual course, you’ll learn directly from dynamic trainer and facilitator Stephanie Gray. Known for her storytelling, humor, and ability to make even the toughest topics click, Stephanie has a gift for turning real-world experience into lessons that actually stick.

Participants leave this program with the ability to:

✔ Assess whether a situation calls for a conversation & when to have it

✔ Apply the 6S model to deliver feedback that’s clear, timely & actionable

✔ Defuse defensiveness with specificity, acknowledgment & impact

✔ Navigate emotional reactions with empathy & strategic pausing

✔ Build personalized follow-up plans that make the feedback stick

 What’s Included:

► 75-minute live virtual course with Stephanie Gray

► Comprehensive resource guide to reference long after the session

► Ready-to-use checklists

► Live Q&A to bring your real challenges & get in-the-moment feedback

► Subscription to JB’s quarterly newsletter, packed with actionable insights

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Please note that our registration fee is $249 per person.