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Leadership Bootcamp Level 1 Certification.
These are two-hour interactive, skill building zoom sessions, meeting one time a week for 8-weeks with an optional hour Q&A at the end. It will equip leaders on the following topics:
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Foundations of Leadership - The 5 Levels and 10 Essential Mindsets
- What is leadership? The soft and hard skills.
- The 5 Levels of Leadership (John Maxwell)
- The 10 Leadership Mindsets
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Mastering Communication Basics
- The 3 Components of Communication
- Communication Skills That Build Productive Relationships
- The Art of Listening & Exercises
- The 5 Barriers to Connecting
- Effective Communication Mindsets
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Navigating Difficult Conversations
- The 5 Most Costly Conversations Leaders Avoid
- 5 Indicators Conversations Need to Happen
- 5 Tips to Improve The Outcome
- How To Have Difficult Conversations & Exercises
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Giving Constructive, Impactful Feedback Â
- Improving Performance Through Meaningful Feedback
- The 3 Types of Meaningful Feedback
- “How To” Framework for Meaningful Feedback & Exercises
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Coaching Skills for Enhanced Team Performance
- Results of Good Coaching
- What Is Coaching & My Role
- The Different Types of Coaching
- “How To” Coaching Framework & Exercises
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Running Productive, Purpose-Driven Meetings
- When To Use Email or Meetings & The Different Types
- Ineffective vs Effective Meetings
- Effective Meeting Elements Breakdown
- “How To” Meeting Framework & Exercises
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A Decision-Making Framework for Confident Choices & Team Collaboration
- The 6 Thinking Hats: What Is It?
- Why & When to Use It
- “How To” Decision Making Framework & Exercises
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Effective Time Management & Smart Delegation
- Time Considerations & Productivity Concepts
- How To Get More Done Doing Less Using Pareto’s Principle (80/20 Rule) & Exercises
- How To Evaluate and Eliminate of Limit the Effect of Energy Drainers In Your Life
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Other Benefits With Leadership Bootcamp
- Real Time Issues Addressed. We stay on for an hour after our normal Zoom session to give participants feedback/coaching on real time issues they are facing if they need it.
- Leadership Texts. These are concise quotes, Harvard Business Review articles, Forbes highlights, YouTube videos, etc to help participants keep the leadership principles top of mind during the remainder of the week.
- Leadership Certificate. A “Certificate of Completion” is issued for those who attend 6 or more sessions.Â
- Continued Real Time Issue Support. As a bonus participants can also be part of an exclusive Facebook group for additional resources and where they can ask questions and get a timely response (usually within 24 hours) to real time issues.Â
Meet Your Workshop Leaders

Nicole Karnowski
Metamorphosis CCT Owner
Nicole is a certified human behavioral specialist, leadership coach, and is a former News Producer at WKBN-TV. She had a recurring "Eye on Lifestyle" segment on Channel 3 in Duluth, MN that covered a variety of topics including things like leadership, communication, personality, and workplace issues.
Nicole and her husband, Michael, have been featured in the Duluth News Tribune for their excellent work with service based businesses and leadership issues.
She serves as a board member with the Hermantown Area Chamber of Commerce and is a business ambassador for the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce, which keeps her in tune with trends and the current difficulties leaders may be experiencing with their people.Â
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Nicole’s Credentials
- Metamorphosis Coaching, Consulting and Training Co-owner
- Certified Human Behavioral Specialist
- DISC Model of Human Behavior Master Trainer
- John Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, Speaker and Trainer
- B.S. in Broadcast News from Kent State University and has a background        in Radio and TV News
- Baldrige Process Excellence Certified Evaluator
- Former News Producer at WKBN-TV in Youngstown, Ohio
- Board Certified Master’s In Life Coaching – Pursuing ICF certification (2023)
- Masters in Counseling
- Duluth and Hermantown Area Chamber Ambassador several years
- Hermantown Area Chamber of Commerce President (2023)
- Former Business Networking International President (2022)
- Former Empowered Woman’s Network President (2023)
Michael Karnowski
Metamorphosis CCT Owner
Michael is a certified human behavioral specialist and leadership coach who went from one complaint away from being fired to being in charge of a department and developing new hires with leadership and communication skills.
His B.S. in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering allowed him to breakdown complex leadership skills into simple to use and easy to understand principles his peers used to become better leaders and improve their results with people.Â
Michael pioneered and successfully implemented the development of an onboarding program that accelerated a new hire's ability to become a productive and engaged team member.
As a certified Baldrige Process Excellence Evaluator, he has also successfully built and lead several teams to improve workplace satisfaction, customer experience, and business processes.Â
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Michael’s Credentials
- Metamorphosis Coaching, Consulting and Training Co-owner
- Certified Human Behavioral Specialist
- DISC Model of Human Behavior Master Trainer
- John Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, Speaker and Trainer
- Baldrige Process Excellence Certified Evaluator
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy
