Workshops for nonprofits & corporate teams

Your gathering, with a side of Glitterbomb

Who wants to sit through the same ol’ slog of cringey icebreakers, ineffective breakouts, and confusing outcomes?

Definitely. Not. Me.

Whether you’re a team of 5 or 40 that’s just starting up, dealing with big change, strategizing for what’s next, or scaling to new heights, gathering together is a critical factor in your shared success -- and a skilled facilitator can make-or-break the impact of that experience.

Uproar’s custom workshops start with the end in mind, and tailor an experience that’s engaging and drives momentum beyond those hours around the table.
Thrive in Business while Conquering Cancer

  • “Uproar Coaching was the best decision we could have made to facilitate our retreat. The group came in feeling uncertain and divided and left with a feeling of empowerment and new sense of community. We would not have been able to evoke such a change in attitude without Kari's skilled and professional tactics.”

    Katherine M., Performance Management Program Lead

  • "Kari made the session fun, proposing alternative solutions to our most challenging problems, and attentively listening and engaging with my Team. I enjoyed the fact that Kari was able to 'meet us where we were at'. By the end of the workshop, several members of the Team had shared their positive feedback about the workshop--including that they wished that Kari could have participated in our entire Team retreat!"

    Natasha W., Senior Advisor and Director

  • “Your ‘Into The Funknown’ talk was awesome! I’ve been hosting watch parties for the global conference with peers around the office, and you were our favorite. Engaging, honest, actually helpful, and fun!”

    Christina R., Assistant Director of Enterprise Change Management

Kari Ginsburg (with rainbow colored hair) is a top coach in DC and helps with organizational change

Why me? Glad you asked.

I focus on inclusive, ethical, and accountable participation and growth in an environment of psychological and emotional safety.

Since I’ve spent over 35 years on stages large and small, I’m a fearless public speaker and an adaptable, multi-partial facilitator who understands people. You'll leave my custom engagements feeling energized, focused and ready to take action.

Recognized as one of the top coaches in DC and a thought-leader in organizational change management, my career has crossed industry and sectors, with one thing in common: a celebration of people, teams, and the power of gathering.

Workshops: Rethink What It Means to Gather

You’re not conventional; why should your gatherings be?

From half-day team-builders to multi-day retreats, Uproar’s workshops are tailored to your audience, and are anything but boring.

Here’s how it works:

  • We begin with a 30 minute discovery call, to learn a little more about what’s bringing your group together, what your outcomes are, and what the timeline is

  • From there, I will propose an agenda with individual, small group, and/or large group activities and discussions that meet your needs, exceed your goals, and make this gathering something you won’t forget

  • You’ll receive the agenda, and we’ll again connect to confirm it hits your “wants”. We’ll talk logistics, and then I’ll get working

  • I’ll see you day-of, either online or in-person

Previous workshops covered:

  • Team foundations, including creating Mission, Vision and Values

  • Statements; coming together as a newly combined team post-organizational change; team working norms

  • DISC Assessment and team communication

  • Strategic visioning and strategic planning

  • Lessons Learned and actionable improvement plans

  • Workplace culture

  • Human-centered design sprint

  • Exercising your public speaking muscle

  • Executive Leadership (owning your presence, establishing yourself in the role)

  • and more!

Because your gathering deserves to be productive AND delightful

  • "Thank you so much for your wonderful facilitation of our session.  You have a way of navigating so many personalities and content.  I appreciated our time so much!"

     Aimee R., COO, E&I Operations

  • "I want to start with how impressed the team was with the session... and have new ways to work together instead of operating in silos which is great to see! I am also super appreciative of the content you put together and the time you spend with us. It was truly what I hoped for and more than I expected. This session really allowed us to be open with each other and truly hear our different perspectives on goals for the team. It was great!”

    Johanne A-R., Director of Operations & Strategic Initiatives

  • “Thank you for an exceptional talk today. I loved the topic, use of chat, and breakout rooms. The exercise helped to put your topic into practice – perfect!! We look forward to hosting you again!”

    Val R., ACMP DC Fed Community Of Practice

  • “The team retreat was excellent! Kari was very engaging, fun, thoughtful throughout the whole process!  We probably will want to tap her expertise again as we think about ways we do a review and update of our goals and objectives. The team really enjoyed the two sessions and we are now actually working on revising the goals and objectives that Kari helped us develop and we are continuing the conversations that we started.”

    Melissa B., Deputy Director of Early Childhood Development

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