because no two are the same
Workshops & Retreats
Every person on your team has a unique story, strengths, and sets of automatic behaviors. At The Next Peace, we help people pause, notice, and understand the “hidden wiring” that shapes how they show up. In a space of psychological safety, we guide teams toward recognition and ownership, positive behavioral change, and the ability to leverage differences for excellence.
When teams understand themselves and each other, communication improves, conflict becomes manageable, and your mission moves forward with more clarity and less strain.
safe recognition and ownership
positive behavioral changes
leverage differences for excellence
Traditional training can feel like a verdict: instructions, rules, and assessment results that leave people feeling exposed or inadequate.
Our improvisation-driven workshops create space for people to slow down, notice what’s underneath their reactions, and understand the blind spots that shape how they relate to coworkers and clients. We help individuals uncover and own these patterns in a way that feels supportive and constructive. Together, we explore how to:
Own personal styles and biases with curiosity and confidence, creating room for new choices
Recognize and value the Benefits of Difference—from cultural background to personality to conflict style—to build deeper understanding and collaboration
Keynotes
Bring Ellen in to keynote your next meeting or conference and infuse the room with improvisation-based exercises, to bring energy, connection, and fun, into the room! Her keynotes quickly engage audiences and align participants to your mission and to each other.
Ellen’s keynotes deliver:
High-energy, interactive experiences that get people moving, talking, and laughing
Instant connection to your mission through relatable stories and actionable insights
Stronger audience engagement that deepens relationships and shared understanding
A lifted, positive atmosphere that raises the energy in the room and inspires forward momentum
““Ellen, once again, enriched our annual Power and Progress event. She delivered a powerful and bold, yet playful and light icebreaker to engage the audience before the keynote speaker. Following that, her personal introduction painted a vivid picture of an amazing entrepreneurial family. Thank you, Ellen - you always deliver above expectations!” ”