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This 2-day bootcamp equips participants with the practical skills to translate leadership into action through effective problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and coaching.

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Dr. Rachel Kohman

Rachel Kohman, Ed.D., is the Assistant Dean of Entrepreneurship Education at Missouri S&T, where she leads initiatives that strengthen organizational growth through collaborative environments, high impact training, and strategic program development.  With more than a decade of experience, she has built a diverse portfolio spanning adaptive leadership training, student program design, course creation, public speaking, and organizational operations.  A resourceful and results driven leader, Rachel is known for aligning people, processes, and strategy while maintaining strong operational integrity.  As an adaptive leadership speaker and facilitator, she empowers individuals to lead effectively without relying on formal authority. Her approach blends practical methods with real world scenarios, helping audiences develop the confidence, resilience, and initiative needed to navigate complexity. Rachel’s engaging, dynamic style fosters authentic leadership growth, grounded in the belief that everyone has the capacity to lead—and her work centers on unlocking that potential in every room she enters.
  • Registration: Open until November 2, 2026
  • Course Dates: November 9 & 10, 2026
  • PDH: 16
  • Price: $1,499
  • Location: 2127 Innerbelt Business Center Drive, St. Louis, MO 63114
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    • Also delivered live online via Zoom

The Leading in Action Bootcamp, the third and final bootcamp in our Leadership Bundle, equips participants with the practical skills to translate leadership into action through effective problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and coaching. Participants will apply structured approaches to analyzing elements of adaptive challenges, develop skills to consider multiple perspectives and identify stakeholder engagement for solving complex challenges. Participants will also practice using coaching frameworks to develop others and develop skills to foster collaborative environments where shared purpose is the driver to productivity. The program builds the strategic thinking and interpersonal capabilities needed to lead with clarity, drive results, and sustain long-term leadership impact.

About this program:

Solving Complex Problems with Confidence

  • Define problems clearly by identifying root causes, scope, and stakeholders
  • Generate and evaluate potential interventions using creative and critical thinking techniques
  • Make sound decisions by selecting appropriate approaches, managing risk, and considering a variety of interpretations
  • Translate decisions into action through clear plans, communication, and follow-through
  • Strengthen critical thinking by questioning assumptions and analyzing information effectively
  • Foster a continuous improvement mindset by learning from outcomes and encouraging innovation

Creating & Leading Collaborative Teams

  • Build high-performing teams through clear goals, roles, and shared accountability
  • Foster trust and psychological safety that encourage open communication and risk-taking
  • Facilitate effective collaboration by managing group dynamics and leveraging team strengths
  • Define shared purpose and effective engagement tactics
  • Collaborate across teams to align priorities, manage interdependencies, and drive results

Time, Focus, and Execution

  • Manage time, energy, and distractions to protect focus and productivity
  • Run efficient, goal-driven meetings with clear outcomes and accountability
  • Facilitate discussions that stay focused, inclusive, and results-oriented
  • Create sustainable work practices that maintain performance while preventing burnout

Unlocking Potential Through Coaching

  • Distinguish when to utilize a coaching approach versus feedback, using a mindset of curiosity and partnership
  • Lead structured coaching conversations that build trust, reflection, and accountability
  • Ask powerful questions that promote insight, problem-solving, and ownership

By the end of this bootcamp, participants will be able to:

  • Apply structured problem-solving and critical thinking to analyze complex challenges, make sound decisions, and drive effective action
  • Build and lead collaborative, high-performing teams grounded in trust, shared purpose, and clear accountability
  • Facilitate productive discussions and align stakeholders to achieve results across teams and priorities
  • Manage time, focus, and energy to optimize personal productivity and sustain team performance
  • Use coaching techniques to develop others, foster ownership, and strengthen problem-solving and growth