Live and In-Person
Brave Fire Leader Leadership Academy
In Partnership with IAFC-Southwest Association of Fire Chiefs
4-day ​Workshop in Midwest City (Oklahoma City Area)
For more information, please contact Steven Matzat – steven@kellywalshconsulting.com | 408-386-5093 (cell)
Do You Want High Performing Officers in Your Department?
Be as Effective OFF the Fire Ground as ON
Fast Track Your Leadership Success
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The greatest deficiency in the fire officer training is leadership
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When training is combined with coaching, individuals increase their performance by an average of 86% compared to 22% with training alone. (Source: Personnel Management Assoc.)
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It’s more affordable than you think
What is a Leadership & Coaching Academy?
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4-day workshop with an Accountability Partner or Coaching & Mentoring sessions
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Accountability Partner (must opt-in). Instruction on use of accountability partner/peer coaching for continued results.
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Coaching and Mentoring sessions.
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Combining peer support and 1:1 leadership coaching, great content, facilitation, accountability for results
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Instructed By: Mike Burton, Retired Fire Chief, and Kelly Walsh, M. Ed., Leadership Coach, former HR Partner for Mesa, AZ Fire and Medical Dept.
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Each and every session is about bringing back ONE THING to the fire department in order to have impact
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Class format is engaging, relevant and energizing
Who Should Attend? Current Officers, Company Officers, Aspiring Officers, Mid-level Chiefs, EMS, Public-Safety Personnel, Future-Potentials and anyone in Leadership Positions.
This engaging, 4-day workshop helps current emergency service leaders and aspiring leaders to:
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Transfer the skills they already know to prevent people problems.
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Learn key areas of focus to improve the impact of their job performance.
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Have access to over 20 leadership tools they can take back and use immediately.
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Engage and develop the employees working on their teams.
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Develop a flexible style in order to lead everyone, no matter their age or style.
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Think on a more comprehensive level about advancing their department’s success.
What are the Benefits and Results to the Organization?
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Great ROI to the department, Practical, Measurable, Emphasis on Results, Powerful Approach, Flexible
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Officers that can solve problems and help manage
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Less problems and issues coming to the Fire Chief’s desk
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Participants learn to coach their peers and reduce internal personnel issues
Watch our short 2 minute video to learn more.
4-day Workshop Content
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Leadership Foundation / Preparing Officers / Setting Expectations / Dashboard and 30-Day Accountability Plans
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How Fire Departments Train Officers
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Communicating Simply and Powerfully
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Leading vs Managing
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Think Comprehensively: High Performance Tripod and Timeline/Prevention Focus
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Rules of Crisis Management & Leadership or or 10 Commandments of Fire Officer Survival
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Maintaining Positive Media Relations and Social Media
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Engage and Mobilize Employees
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Who are we Leading – Generational Differences
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Legal Liability and Personnel Management
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Ethics and Leadership Values
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Passing the Baton
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The “Coach Approach” to Performance Management
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Mentoring as a Key Responsibility
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Conflict Management and Having Difficult Conversations
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Building Your Networks
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Dealing with Politics
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Lessons Learned
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Various exercises, staff meetings and team activities
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Upon completion of the 4-day workshop, each participant will have an accountability partner (attendee must opt in) or will receive 2 coaching and 2 mentoring sessions (1 session per month) .
Academy Details
Where: Midwest City, NC (Oklahoma City Area)
Venue: Rose State College Community Learning Center Auditorium
Address: 6191 Hudiburg Drive Midwest City, OK 73110
​When: Postponed, New Date Coming Shortly
​Time: 8:30am to 5:30pm
Hotels Near Rose State College: Click Here
Your Instructors:
Retired Chief Mike Burton and Fire Leadership Coach Kelly Walsh have combined their expertise to bring you the best in leadership development.
What is Included:
4-day Workshop
1) Accountability Partner from Class (Instruction on use of accountability partner/peer coaching for continued results)
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Please opt in to an accountability partner
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2) Coaching & Mentoring sessions (1 per month over 4 months, 2 mentoring & 2 coaching sessions, each session is by phone for flexibility)
Leadership Academy Pricing:
Option 1 at $849 for an Accountability Partner per Attendee (must opt-in)
Option 2 at $1,149 for 2 Coaching and 2 Mentoring sessions (4 sessions in total per Attendee)
If you wish to be invoiced or pay at a later date due to department budgets, please click here and email Steven Matzat.
Academy Class size is limited to 40 attendees. Sign-Up Today!
For More Information:
Please contact Steven Matzat – steven@kellywalshconsulting.com | 408-386-5093 (cell)
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
​Please note the Brave Fire Leader Leadership Academy may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. In the event of a cancellation a notice will be provided with the option to reschedule for a future academy or receive a full refund.
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We are not responsible for any expenses incurred by the registrant if a training course is cancelled. If you are considering booking non-refundable airfare feel free to email me Steven Matzat at steven@kellywalshconsulting.com to verify enrollment.
We understand plans must change, if you find that you unable to attend the academy, please contact Steven Matzat at steven@kellywalshconsulting.com
Registration and Payment
If you wish to be invoiced or pay at a later date due to department budgets, please click here and email Steven Matzat.