Meeting/Event Information

This is a virtual only event.

Unspoken tensions, unresolved issues, and avoided conversations—their impact is greater than we realize. Left unaddressed, these “elephants” erode trust, misalign teams, and create barriers to success.
In this engaging session, participants will explore the impact of avoidance and gain practical tools to address tough conversations with confidence, care, and curiosity.
Through stories, research, and actionable insights, leaders will learn to name the unspoken, navigate discomfort, and turn avoidance into progress—building stronger, more resilient relationships and teams.

During this meeting, the speaker will help us:

• Spot the Elephants: Identify the unspoken issues that undermine trust and collaboration.
• Understand the Impact: Examine the ripple effects of avoidance on team dynamics, morale, and performance.
• Navigate Tough Conversations: Gain practical tools to approach sensitive topics with clarity, care, and curiosity.
• Build Psychological Safety: Learn how to foster environments where open dialogue is the norm.
• Create Lasting Change: Leave with strategies to turn avoidance into action and strengthen team trust and alignment.
  

More about the Speaker: 

Sarah Noll Wilson is an Executive Coach, in-demand Keynote Speaker, and bestselling author of Don’t Feed the Elephants! With over 15 years of experience in leadership development, she has worked with more than 500 organizations and thousands of leaders globally to transform workplace cultures, strengthen relationships, and build high-performing teams. A trusted voice in leadership, Sarah is a contributor to Harvard Business Review and Forbes, and her expertise has been featured on BBC Radio, in The Washington Post, Business Insider, and The New York Post. She also hosts Conversations on Conversations, a podcast with listeners from over 80 countries. 

Sarah holds a Master’s Degree in Leadership Development from Drake University and multiple professional certifications in coaching and communication frameworks. Believing that theory is great, but tools are better, she equips leaders with practical, evidence-based strategies to navigate challenges with clarity and confidence. 

When she isn’t empowering leaders to create thriving teams, Sarah is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness, enjoys playing games with her husband, Nick, baking focaccia bread, and cuddling with their fur baby, Sally.