Community of Practice + Training + Coaching
for Internal Communication Professionals
"Business as Usual" is gone forever – every internal communication professional in the world must now:
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⦿ Maximize Resources
⦿ Work Smarter ⦿ Lead Change ⦿ Move the Needle ⦿ Increase Resilience |
⦿ Create Value
⦿ Be Strategic ⦿ Make an Impact ⦿ Expand Influence ⦿ Harness Technology |
The Greenhouse IC Brain Trust is your opportunity to fast-track your development, learn new critical skills, and get the expert training and coaching you need to exceed expectations and take your career to the next level.
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Our signature training, coaching and community of practice membership program combines the best of live virtual, digital and asynchronous connection through:
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What our coaching and consulting clients find valuable about working with us...
"Working with Victoria is a transformative experience. In a short timeframe, she assisted me in building a robust internal communications program tied to our business strategy and with engagement rates upwards of 70%, we are getting incredible results." – Past Client
"Feeling like I have an advocate/champion who also really knows her stuff has been so valuable. Someone I trust wholeheartedly to guide me with answers from real experience & resources to dive deeper." – Current Client
"Victoria brings a powerful balance of emotional intelligence and solid business acumen. She keeps me grounded, helps me stay focused on what really matters." – Past client
"Feeling like I have an advocate/champion who also really knows her stuff has been so valuable. Someone I trust wholeheartedly to guide me with answers from real experience & resources to dive deeper." – Current Client
"Victoria brings a powerful balance of emotional intelligence and solid business acumen. She keeps me grounded, helps me stay focused on what really matters." – Past client
What got you here won't get you where you need to go next in your career – and you can't do it all on your own.
Focusing on tactics, deliverables and execution just isn’t enough – we need to think differently and become visionaries who can help to transform our organizations to thrive in the face of ever-accelerating disruption, change and opportunity.
It's time to stop waiting, and start taking action.
Whether you want to:
It's time to stop waiting, and start taking action.
Whether you want to:
- Powerfully and consistently connect with peers, thought leaders and experts. Hello, 'Comms team of One'!
- Hone your skills, learn new ways of working, focus on best practices so you can grow your career. Hello, Lifelong Learner!
- Get highly customized coaching and training support to help you be more strategic and increase your impact. Hello, High Performer!
The right level of support for everyone – the Brain Trust has two program tiers:
Option #1 – Core
(Group Program) Ideal for the comms pro looking to stay connected, informed, inspired and get access to leading-edge thinking, best practices, resources, community, group coaching and trainings in a one-stop shop.
Includes:
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Option #2 – High Growth
(Group + Private Coaching) Designed for emerging leaders who want additional private coaching to help them further accelerate their growth, people leadership skills, and to tackle real time challenges and opportunities with highly customized expert guidance and support.
Includes everything in Core, plus:
High Growth memberships are strictly limited to ensure that every client receives optimal care and support.
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All Brain Trust members join for an initial three-month period and then renew on a rolling quarterly or annual basis.
It is possible to flex between program tiers on a quarterly basis depending on level of support required.
It is possible to flex between program tiers on a quarterly basis depending on level of support required.
Current and previous program participants have found the experience invaluable.
If someone is considering joining the Brain Trust? "I would tell them to go for it!
“Victoria's facilitation skills are amazing. She keeps the conversation on track while simultaneously providing an opportunity for each member to jump in and contribute.”
"I felt so supported by the entire cohort, and that support created a safe environment in which to ask questions and learn."
"I've learned how to advocate for a robust communications strategy and how to speak to the importance of communications as a business function."
"There are so many resources available – all of the toolbox items are AMAZING!"
"This has been a great opportunity to meet other communications professionals and gain new skills that can be used right away. It's also a great place to brainstorm solutions to problems that may have you feeling stuck."
"I feel more confident in the importance of my work which impacts the way I approach stakeholders."
“Coaching privately with Victoria helps tremendously. She has an innate ability to help bring focus back to exactly where it needs to be. This much-needed recharge helps me to roll my sleeves up and continue moving forward."
“Victoria's facilitation skills are amazing. She keeps the conversation on track while simultaneously providing an opportunity for each member to jump in and contribute.”
"I felt so supported by the entire cohort, and that support created a safe environment in which to ask questions and learn."
"I've learned how to advocate for a robust communications strategy and how to speak to the importance of communications as a business function."
"There are so many resources available – all of the toolbox items are AMAZING!"
"This has been a great opportunity to meet other communications professionals and gain new skills that can be used right away. It's also a great place to brainstorm solutions to problems that may have you feeling stuck."
"I feel more confident in the importance of my work which impacts the way I approach stakeholders."
“Coaching privately with Victoria helps tremendously. She has an innate ability to help bring focus back to exactly where it needs to be. This much-needed recharge helps me to roll my sleeves up and continue moving forward."
If you know you need to think and work differently, the Greenhouse IC Brain Trust is for you.
The Brain Trust is the place for you if you're ready to shift your focus from achieving solely through tactical deliverables to building and shaping a more strategic function – and career.
The Brain Trust exists to support in-house internal communication professionals at a range of career stages.
We're less interested in your role than your passion, curiosity and drive.
And while job titles vary (widely!) between industries and organizations, these are some that are likely to be a good fit for the Brain Trust:
Whether you're a team of one, a team leader, or an individual contributor ready to level-up into a more strategic role, the Greenhouse IC Brain Trust will give you the tools, skills, strategies and mindset to set you up for success.
Or, maybe you're in an External Comms/PR, Operations or HR/EX role and are taking on significant internal comms duties – don't worry, we've got you. The Brain Trust will help you hit the ground running, feel confident in your expertise, and ready to impress your stakeholders.
You'll meet like-minded peers and colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences:
The Brain Trust exists to support in-house internal communication professionals at a range of career stages.
We're less interested in your role than your passion, curiosity and drive.
And while job titles vary (widely!) between industries and organizations, these are some that are likely to be a good fit for the Brain Trust:
- Manager/Senior Manager
- Senior Advisor/Consultant
- Director/Senior Director
- Lead/Head of IC
- AVP/VP
Whether you're a team of one, a team leader, or an individual contributor ready to level-up into a more strategic role, the Greenhouse IC Brain Trust will give you the tools, skills, strategies and mindset to set you up for success.
Or, maybe you're in an External Comms/PR, Operations or HR/EX role and are taking on significant internal comms duties – don't worry, we've got you. The Brain Trust will help you hit the ground running, feel confident in your expertise, and ready to impress your stakeholders.
You'll meet like-minded peers and colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences:
- The Brain Trust Slack group has channels for different career stages, industries, interests and geographies.
- Live meeting times are optimized for North America and EMEA so you'll connect with comms pros around the corner and across an ocean.
- You'll get out of your own echo chamber and learn from colleagues with more, less and different experience and expertise.
Our clients get the results they need.
"I was particularly impressed with Victoria's ability coach our internal clients in the art and science of utilizing our internal communications channels to educate our staff on our mission, vision, and values. As a coach or consultant, Victoria earns my highest recommendation." – Past Client
“Victoria has a wealth of knowledge across multiple industries, and depth of experience working with all different types of people in business. She is resourceful, smart and intuitive...all those things combined enable her to help her clients find the answers they need." – Past Client
"Victoria has amazing insight and she is able to cut right to the heart of the matter. Her ideas are always on point." – Past Client
“Victoria has a wealth of knowledge across multiple industries, and depth of experience working with all different types of people in business. She is resourceful, smart and intuitive...all those things combined enable her to help her clients find the answers they need." – Past Client
"Victoria has amazing insight and she is able to cut right to the heart of the matter. Her ideas are always on point." – Past Client
Our proven, proprietary curriculum will help you to transform your career
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It's not enough to be able to write a great newsletter or wow executives with your Town Hall decks.
The truth is, as you advance in your career, success is measured in how you think and influence, not just in what you can "do" – core comms skills are just a piece of what makes you great. The Brain Trust will help you to think differently, work smarter, not harder, and transform your career. Every training intensive, every Spotlight Coaching session, every Slack channel, every Micro Training and Clinic are aligned to this curriculum and designed to help you accelerate your personal and professional growth. |
The Greenhouse IC Brain Trust is professional development that delivers lasting results from Day 1
Program Benefits
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Return on Investment
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Meet your Program Leaders
The Greenhouse IC Brain Trust is taught, coached and facilitated by your Program Leaders. Their expertise is the culmination of 40+ combined years of global business and communications experience across diverse industries, and with companies of every size and stage. Every aspect of the program is designed to give participants the knowledge, tools and experience they need to accelerate their influence and effectiveness within their organizations.
Victoria Dew, SCMP
Greenhouse Creator, Lead Trainer & CoachVictoria is the CEO of Dewpoint Communications and has 20+ years of diverse experience as a business and communications leader across more than a dozen industries.
She is a certified Strategic Communications Management Professional (SCMP,) the highest global communications certification available, and the only one in the world to achieve ANSI ISO 17024. Victoria is highly regarded as a leading employee experience and future of work expert in the communications profession, is a certified coach and past global chair of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC.) |
Sharon Menzies
Practice Lead & CoachSharon is a veteran global communications leader with 20+ years' experience in leading multi-market communications strategy development and building communications teams in a range of industries across North America, Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America.
Sharon helps Dewpoint's clients to see the big picture, navigate stakeholder relationships, extend and expand their impact, and become trusted advisors to the C-suite. Sharon is passionate about helping emerging communications leaders to make the shift from implementer to influencer and positioning communications as a truly strategic function. |
I have questions...
When does the Brain Trust start and how long does it run?
We kick off on July 12th, 2023! This is an ongoing, rolling membership program. To start, you'll enroll for a 3-month period, and then renew quarterly or annually for as long as makes sense for you, and your organization. You're welcome to join us at any time and we're confident you'll find it so valuable you'll never want to leave.
We kick off on July 12th, 2023! This is an ongoing, rolling membership program. To start, you'll enroll for a 3-month period, and then renew quarterly or annually for as long as makes sense for you, and your organization. You're welcome to join us at any time and we're confident you'll find it so valuable you'll never want to leave.
Who's a good fit for the Brain Trust?
The Brain Trust is designed for emerging professionals who are serious about their own personal and professional growth. This is a community of action-oriented thinkers. This is a safe, supportive place for you to both stretch yourself and have a chance to relax, catch your breath and laugh. If this sounds like you, then let's have a conversation. Submit an Expression of Interest and we'll reach out to you to schedule a time to chat. You can share more about what you're looking to get out of the program, and we can discuss which tier (Core or High Growth) might be the best fit for you, and also discuss program fees, etc.
The Brain Trust is designed for emerging professionals who are serious about their own personal and professional growth. This is a community of action-oriented thinkers. This is a safe, supportive place for you to both stretch yourself and have a chance to relax, catch your breath and laugh. If this sounds like you, then let's have a conversation. Submit an Expression of Interest and we'll reach out to you to schedule a time to chat. You can share more about what you're looking to get out of the program, and we can discuss which tier (Core or High Growth) might be the best fit for you, and also discuss program fees, etc.
How much does it cost to join the Brain Trust?
This depends on a number of factors including program tier, the number of team members enrolling from an organization, and whether you're a current or past Dewpoint client. We are also able to offer some flexibility for non-profit organizations. We'll talk you through all the specifics when we meet – the first step is to submit an expression of interest.
This depends on a number of factors including program tier, the number of team members enrolling from an organization, and whether you're a current or past Dewpoint client. We are also able to offer some flexibility for non-profit organizations. We'll talk you through all the specifics when we meet – the first step is to submit an expression of interest.
Can I switch between program tiers?
Yes. We know that for many people the Core group program will be exactly what they need. However, there may be times when having additional, laser-focused coaching from experts you already know, like and trust might be just the boost you need for a specific challenge or opportunity, so on a quarterly basis you'll have an opportunity to flex up or down between Core and High Growth tiers.
Yes. We know that for many people the Core group program will be exactly what they need. However, there may be times when having additional, laser-focused coaching from experts you already know, like and trust might be just the boost you need for a specific challenge or opportunity, so on a quarterly basis you'll have an opportunity to flex up or down between Core and High Growth tiers.
What if I feel like I'm too busy to join? How can I take on one. more. thing. right now?!
Deep breaths...the Brain Trust is here to support YOU. This is not a traditional course; the learning is cumulative, but not linear or sequential. There's no homework. All calls are recorded, and there will always be trainings on tap if you want to brush up or deep dive. But the truth is, think of the Brain Trust as a place where you get to go plug in, recharge and connect. Participate in whatever way works for you in a particular week, month or quarter; you'll always get exactly what you need to keep you moving forward and will save yourself a lot of time and hair pulling in the process. The Brain Trust is designed to always be an opportunity, not an obligation, and always beneficial. We can't wait to welcome you to our community!
Deep breaths...the Brain Trust is here to support YOU. This is not a traditional course; the learning is cumulative, but not linear or sequential. There's no homework. All calls are recorded, and there will always be trainings on tap if you want to brush up or deep dive. But the truth is, think of the Brain Trust as a place where you get to go plug in, recharge and connect. Participate in whatever way works for you in a particular week, month or quarter; you'll always get exactly what you need to keep you moving forward and will save yourself a lot of time and hair pulling in the process. The Brain Trust is designed to always be an opportunity, not an obligation, and always beneficial. We can't wait to welcome you to our community!
