Entries by Lisa Barbeau

Employment Matters Welcomes Peggy Penberthy

  Peggy joined Employment Matters as a Senior Consultant and Executive Coach in September 2020.  With an M.S. in Educational Psychology and Instructional Design, Peggy has been partnering with clients for 25 years to provide impactful training, coaching, team facilitation and mediation.  She is a certified Integral Coach, working with emerging leaders and senior executives to become […]

Employment Matters Welcomes Kimberly Searfoorce

 Kimberly launched Leading Matters, the leadership development expansion of Employment Matters, as a Director of Training, Coaching and Mediation in August 2020.  Her background is primarily a mix of employment law and human resources.  This experience lends a nuanced perspective to her workplace advice and training. Previously an Employers Council attorney and leadership development consultant […]

Employment Matters welcomes Lisa Barbeau

 Lisa joined Employment Matters, as a Director of Training, Coaching and Mediation in August 2020. With a M.S. in Instructional Design from the University of Michigan, Lisa has practiced in the organizational development and learning arena for over thirty years. Her additional qualifications include SHRM PHR, Myers-Brigg Type Indicator Step I and Step II certifications, […]

Leadership Development- Foundations of Supervision September 29-30

Join us! Being a great leader is much more than managing people. This session will focus on five key components of exceptional leadership: Self-awareness, coaching, engagement, feedback, and communication. Learn specific ways to enhance team performance. Whether you are a seasoned supervisor or entering the role this class will provide tools to help navigate growing […]

Leadership Development Training- Buddy to Boss September 25th!

Don’t miss Buddy to Boss with Sue Wehrspann on next friday! https://employmentmatters.regfox.com/buddy-to-boss Transitioning from “one of the team” to “leader of the pack” poses career challenges. Navigating it effectively makes all the difference. Learn how to appropriately set boundaries and establish expectations with your team while maintaining effective relationships with your boss and your peers. […]

Leadership Development Training- Supervising a Virtual Workforce

Supervising a Virtual Workforce September 28th! Supervising can already be tough, but this shift to virtual environments can make the role even harder. Set strategies for building and maintaining connection, fostering a culture of trust, and how to avoid mistakes that might be amplified in virtual settings. Identify best practices for you and your team […]