UNION STATION KANSAS CITY

JUNE 11-12 | KANSAS CITY UNION STATION

THE COACHING EFFECT SUMMIT

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ABOUT THE SUMMIT

Here’s what to expect when you join us at the historic Union Station in Kansas City, MO, a prominent landmark with a rich history:

  • Formal and Informal Learning Opportunities: Engage in sessions led by hand-selected experts across a variety of learning formats.
  • Customized Schedule: Experience a tailored agenda that aligns with your unique coaching needs.
  • Goals-Based Matchmaking: Tackle specific challenges with the support of your peers through personalized connections.
  • Supportive Community: Join a network of leaders who are dedicated to becoming exceptional coaches while supporting one another along the journey.
  • Open Access to the Ecsell Institute Team: Benefit from direct interactions with the entire Ecsell Institute team.
  • And of course, a great time: Expect plenty of opportunities for fun and networking throughout the event!

We can’t wait to see you at Union Station for an enriching and enjoyable experience!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

All sessions at the Ecsell Summit are specifically crafted for leaders who are responsible for helping their teams achieve goals, KPIs, or higher performance.

The Ecsell Summit is an exclusive event for our clients and partners. If you’d like to inquire about attendance but are not an Ecsell client, please reach out to an Ecsell team member. We suggest that senior leaders attend along with the leaders who report to them to create a cohesive culture of high performance within their teams.

Ecsell Institute has hosted the Coaching Effect Summit since 2008. After years of virtual meetings and many shifts in how the workforce operates, we took a hard look at our data to determine how our clients’ needs have evolved.  Our mission is to bring together a community of cutting-edge leaders who are committed to furthering their coaching journey and who will support each other along the way.

When information is taken in through lecture or keynote, research shows it will yield an estimated 5% retention. When information is learned through demonstration, discussion, or action, the retention can range from 50-90%. What you learn at the Ecsell Summit is only as good as what changes you put into practice after you return home, so the majority of our sessions focus on interactive and participatory learning techniques.

We’ll share our empirical research in creative ways targeted at helping you not just learn theory, but take action in real time to apply what you’ve learned. There will be expert-led sessions focused on problem-solving, mindfulness, tactical improvements of the 6 coaching themes, the Growth Rings, and more.

Ecsell Institute research shows that the top 20% of coaches are responsible for bringing in an average of $4.3 million more per leader per year, compared to the bottom 80%.

The Ecsell Coaching Effect Summit is designed to ensure all attendees are in the top 20%. The curriculum is built on our in-depth research and allows for leaders to customize their schedule based on their specific coaching challenges and opportunities.

Additionally, our research shows that team members who have access to educational opportunities in their roles are:

  • Rated 17% higher than other leaders
  • 14% happier with their jobs
  • Save a 12% higher retention rate

Both! In fact, we have a lot of research on the importance of “fun.” Our data shows that one of the key skills required to be a successful leader is the ability to make work fun. Therefore, the dinners and outings are just as critical to your coaching journey as the formal learning – it’s what allows you to be able to perform your best.

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AGENDA 6/11-6/12

9:00am

Opening Remarks & Welcome

9:30am

Set up for Success Cohorts

11:00am

Keynote Address

12:30pm

Lunch & Networking

1:30pm

Breakout Sessions

3:30pm

Wrap-up & Reflect

5:30pm

Royals/Yankees Game

9:00am

Welcome & Solution Rooms

11:00am

Keynote Address

12:30pm

Lunch & Networking

1:30pm

Peer Expert Round Tables

2:30pm

Action Plans & Closing

3:30pm

Wrap-up & Goodbyes

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    KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

    ERIN DIEHL

    Radical Empathy: How to Create a Culture of Selfless Leadership

    Erin Diehl is the founder of improveit! She is a renowned author, podcast host, and self proclaimed failfluencer.

    Erin will use her research, unmatched enthusiasm, and eighteen years of experience in improvisational training to help attendees understand how empathy affects them as a leader and their team as a result.

    She will help attendees walk away with a strong understanding of how selfless leadership can guide their massive success moving forward.

    MIKE BUDDIE

    The Coaching Blueprint: Transforming Organizations through Athletic Values and Team Dynamics

    Mike Buddie is the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Texas Christian University and the former Athletic Director at West Point Academy.

    Mike’s background in leadership roles, business development roles, and time as a pitcher in Major League Baseball provide him a unique blend of coaching insight and best practices.

    Mike will teach attendees how to effectively navigate an unknown future, improve team dynamics, and transform your leaders in ways they never imagined were possible.

    UNION STATION KANSAS CITY

    ABOUT UNION STATION IN KANSAS CITY

    A landmark where history and energy converge, Union Station Kansas City is more than a transit hub—it’s a grand gathering place where architecture, culture, and connection come alive. Beneath soaring ceilings and intricate Beaux-Arts detailing, travelers, museum-goers, and locals move through a space where past and present intertwine.

    Beyond its historic grandeur, Union Station is a destination for discovery. Explore interactive exhibits, catch a show, or dine beneath its iconic arches. Whether wandering Science City or simply soaking in the station’s timeless atmosphere, every visit feels like a step through history into possibility.

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