Click here
Click here
We Help Small Businesses Build Strong Leaders. Strong Leaders Build Strong Teams. Strong Teams Deliver Results.
Problems We Solve
Lack of Emotional Intelligence and People Skills. Emotional Intelligence is the #1 factor in what makes a leader successful.
Without strong emotionally intelligent leaders, your team is not going to thrive and produce their best results.
Packages We Offer
3 packages to keep things simple and focused. All of our packages are geared towards small business owners and focus on 3 key components to success.
1.) Assessments to identify the gaps in leadership and people skills.
2.) Training to build skill and knowledge.
3.) Reinforcement to make it stick long after the training ends.
What Our Clients Say
Customer Testimonials
We understand the challenges you face as a small business owner. You want to develop your teams and leaders, but often don't have internal resources or bandwidth.
We offer 3 packages, each of which focuses on assessing leadership gaps, providing targeted training and reinforcing those skills long term. We are all about simple offerings, practical application and affordable options.
Do Any of These Challenges Resonate?
Leadership Gaps
You have promoted many employees to leaders and they don't have the training and resources to lead effectively. The are simply managing day to day, but not leading the team or the business.
Competing Priorities
You want to invest in your people, but struggle to find the time and resources to create meaningful development programs. You aren't sure where to even start.
Resistance to Critical Change
Your employees often dig their heels in around critical changes that need to be embraced. You need help to create a vision for change and communicate it effectively across the company.
Poor Communication, Creating Silos
You consistently hear examples of a lack of clarity, misunderstandings, assumptions and poor people skills hurting the business and the team. People aren't communicating clearly, effectively or frequently enough.
Our 3 Step Approach
Assess
We have 4 unique assessments to identify leadership gaps. Any training recommendations are based on the assessment results.
Train
We offer targeted training workshops focused on learning, discussing and doing. All content has immediate practical application.
Reinforce
We provide tools and ongoing coaching to help reinforce the training and sustain it long term. We want to be a partner, not a one and done vendor.
Assessment Tools We Utilize
EQ-i 360
Reveals blind spots in emotional intelligence competencies which account for over 85% of leadership effectiveness. Measures crucial skills like impulse control, relationship building & stress tolerance.
DISC Assessment
Uncovers the natural behavioral styles of you and your team. Learn how to recognize your communication strengths and weaknesses and adapt to others.
Leadership Game
Based on John Maxwell's renowned leadership principles, this interactive tool identifies team strengths and growth opportunities in a collaborative setting.
Change Style Indicator
Explores how individuals respond to change so that leaders can communicate change more effectively on an individual level.
These assessments help us craft the right content for you and your teams. Rather than guessing, we start where the data points us.
3 Simple Packages to Meet your Needs
Many big consultant firms charge big $ for 1 day of work. We want a long-standing relationship with you and are priced to be a long term people partner, not a one and done. We believe in assessing gaps, providing training and reinforcement as part of any package or program we offer.
The Essentials:
$4,900
  • Up to 5 EQ-i assessments and debriefs
  • Up to 20 DISC assessments
  • 1 Full Day Workshop on Emotional Intelligence and Communication
  • Individual Action Plans for all participants
  • 2- 1 hour group coaching sessions for 5 leaders
The Accelerator:
$14,900
  • Up to 5 EQ-i assessments and debriefs
  • Up to 30 DISC assessments
  • 1 Full Day Workshop on Emotional Intelligence and Communication
  • Four, 2-hour monthly Master Minds based on EQ-i assessment and interviews
  • Individual Action Plans for all participants
  • 2- 1 hour individual coaching sessions for 5 leaders
3
Launch Pad Program:
$26,900
  • Up to 10 EQ-i assessments and debriefs
  • Up to 30 DISC assessments
  • 1 Full Day Workshop on Emotional Intelligence and Communication
  • Four, ½ day workshops targeted to assessment results and interviews delivered quarterly
  • Individual Action Plans for all participants
  • 2-1 hour coaching sessions for 10 leaders
  • Manager Coaching Guide
Stand Alone Offerings
If you have already identified a clear problem and don't believe additional assessments are needed, we offer stand alone training and coaching as well.
½ Day Facilitated Workshop:
$2500
Includes preparation and facilitation
Full Day Facilitated Workshop:
$4000
Includes preparation and facilitation
One-on-One Coaching
  • 3, 1-hour sessions: $750
  • 6, 1-hour sessions: $1350
Group Coaching: (2-5 people)
  • 6, 1-hour sessions: $2400
  • 12, 1-hour sessions: $4500
On Demand People Partner:
$2800/month
6 hours a month of personalized time to train, coach, interview, whatever you need in the area of people
Lack of Time and Bandwidth
Overwhelming Time Constraints
Daily operations, customer demands, and sales targets consume every waking hour of your business day.
Neglected Talent Development
Essential leadership and team growth initiatives consistently fall to the bottom of the list.
Strategic vs. Tactical Dilemma
The constant struggle between addressing urgent operational needs and investing in long-term organizational development.
No Formal HR or Leadership Development Department
Uncertainty
Not knowing where to begin with people development.
Reactionary Approach
We only have coaching conversations when we have a big problem.
Missing Structure
Lack of dedicated HR resources creates gaps in hiring, developing team members and building up leaders.
Limited Leadership Skills & Abilities
Technical Experts Get Promoted to Leaders
Many small business employees get promoted from their technical roles without any leadership training.
Lack of Effective Communication Skills
Managers aren't taught how to communicate effectively through coaching, feedback, and handling difficult conversations.
Lack of Tools to Lead Effectively
Small business employees often do not have tools, templates and resources in house to help them lead effectively.
Struggles Attracting Top Talent
Undefined Process
No clear system for interviewing and hiring candidates.
Asking the Wrong Questions
Without training, managers are often asking the wrong questions to get the people they want and need on the team.
Not Attracting the Right Candidates
If we aren't balancing technical and cultural fit, we aren't going to attract the right people.
Difficulty Giving and Receiving Feedback
Avoided Conversations
Critical feedback discussions are postponed or skipped entirely.
Missing Recognition
Positive reinforcement happens rarely, if ever.
Performance Issues
Problems persist without proper feedback channels.
Declining Trust
In the absence of communication, people make up their own stories, which erodes trust.
Poor Internal Communication
Communication Breakdown
How problems begin
Team Impact
Effects on collaboration
Organizational Consequences
Company-wide results
Misunderstandings
Messages get lost or misinterpreted between teams and individuals.
Unclear Roles
Responsibilities become blurred, leading to gaps or duplicated efforts.
Departmental Silos
Teams operate in isolation without sharing vital information.
Trust Deficit
Relationships suffer when communication breaks down.
Resistance to Change
Long Time Comfort
Long-time employees cling to familiar methods, usually out of fear.
Falling Behind
The company outgrows old processes and systems and can fall behind the competition.
No Buy-In
Without a process to get people bought into the why, change initiatives stall or fail.
Lack of Navigation
Missing a clear roadmap and leadership guidance to help employees navigate through the change process.
Navigate to other sections:
Launch Pad Leadership Can Help!
We provide affordable, expert consulting tailored specifically for small businesses.
Focused on Small Business
We specialize in working with small businesses that need expert leadership development but don't have big consulting budgets. You want practical application.
Experienced Team
Our consultants have extensive experience working with small businesses and understand your unique challenges.
Budget-Friendly Approach
Get the expertise you need with flexible pricing options designed for small business budgets.
What's Next?
If any of the challenges described sound like something you are experiencing, contact Launch Pad Leadership for a short conversation to determine the right fit for you. You can reach owner/operator Lisa Armstrong at: 682-241-4813 or launchpadleadershipcompany@gmail.com.
Assessment Tools We Utilize
EQi 360
Reveals blind spots in emotional intelligence competencies which account for over 85% of leadership effectiveness. Measures crucial skills like impulse control, relationship building & stress tolerance.
DISC Assessment
Uncovers the natural behavioral styles of you and your team. Learn how to recognize your communication strengths and weaknesses and adapt to others.
Leadership Game
Based on John Maxwell's renowned leadership principles, this interactive tool identifies team strengths and growth opportunities in a collaborative setting.
Change Style Indicator
Explores how individuals respond to change so that leaders can communicate change more effectively on an individual level.
These assessments help us craft the right content for you and your teams. Rather than guessing, we start where the data points us.