Engagement Begins with Understanding.

Understood Curriculum

Because real engagement doesn’t come from strategy alone, it comes from seeing each other clearly.

At the heart of every engaged team is a simple, powerful truth: people want to feel understood.

Too often in leadership and team development, we skip over this foundational step. We focus on performance metrics, communication strategies, and collaboration tools—but overlook the human dynamics that shape how people actually connect and contribute.

Maria deBruijn’s approach flips that script. She starts by helping teams understand themselves and each other.

Through intentional observation and thoughtful reflection, teams begin to uncover what's working, what's misfiring, and where disconnection is quietly derailing progress.

Understanding becomes the bridge—from confusion to clarity, from disengagement to purpose, from tension to trust.

When teams feel seen, heard, and valued, they don’t just perform better—they invest more fully. That’s when true engagement begins.

Because clarity builds confidence

What is this workshop about?

This hands-on training program gives leaders practical tools to build stronger, more connected teams. Centered around nine guiding principles, it introduces the "Understood Mindset"—a fresh approach to leadership that transforms how you engage with your team and inspire performance.

By the end of this training, you’ll walk away with a new perspective on leadership—one that’s rooted in understanding and focused on building stronger relationships and deeper team engagement. You’ll gain practical, proven tools you can start using right away to create a workplace where people feel heard, valued, and empowered to contribute. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to embed the Understood Mindset into your daily leadership practices, laying the foundation for long-term culture change, resilience, and growth within your team.

Details

  • Fill out the contact form or send an email to share your vision. I’ll be in touch to learn more about your needs and answer any questions you have.

  • We’ll schedule a call to go over details, confirm availability, and talk in depth about the perfect workshop for your needs based on the understood mindset.

  • Maria tailor makes every workshop to suit the best interest of your business. Based of what we have discussed this can be a full day workshop or a half day.

  • Practical strategies and techniques will be introduced to integrate into daily interactions and meetings, fostering a more connected and productive team environment.