Helping Teams Work (& Play) Well Together
Cracking the Collaboration Code—One Conversation at a Time
“Nan was well-prepared and extremely knowledgeable. She possesses the rare ability to quickly take comments or questions and translate them into the topic at hand. Would definitely recommend her again.”Â
-Jacob Janovsky
Strengthen Your Team with Nan
Strengthen Your Team with Nan
Strong teams thrive on collaboration, respect, and confident conflict resolution. That’s where Nan Gesche comes in. With 20+ years of experience, she blends humor, real-world insights, and proven strategies to help teams communicate better, collaborate deeper, and achieve lasting success.
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A Better Approach to Everyday Conversations
A practical guide for conversations that matter.
Choose the resource that’s right for you! Ladies, Let’s Negotiate: Go From Fear to Fair offers practical negotiation strategies through stories and examples written for women, while The Let’s Negotiate Workbook: Tools for Everyday Negotiation delivers the same core principles in a streamlined, gender-neutral format with guided exercises and reflection prompts. Both are designed to help you gain practical strategies to prepare, communicate with intention, and navigate challenging conversations with greater ease. Learn how to advocate for what you need at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
Nan's Expertise
Helping Teams Communicate, Collaborate & Succeed
Nan helps individuals and teams connect authentically, engage respectfully, and work effectively—together.​
Effective Communication & Engagement
Enhance dialogue, master active listening, and build stronger, more authentic connections.
Conflict & Negotiation
Develop strategies to navigate difficult conversations, transform disagreements into productive discussions, and foster resolution.
Decision-Making & Problem Solving
Strengthen critical thinking, build clarity under pressure, and make confident, well-informed decisions.
Key Services to Transform Your Team
Speaking
Engaging, energetic, and packed with real-world takeaways. No boring lectures—just insights that stick.
Popular Keynote Topics:
- Disagreement Doesn’t Have to Be Divisive
- Elevate Your Team: Engage Your Team to Reach Their Full Potential
- Cracking the Collaboration Code
- Critical Thinking: Making Decisions That Stick
Workshops
Hands-on, minds-on sessions that get teams talking, thinking, and working better together to create real results.
Workshop Highlights Include:
- Rules of Engagement
- Becoming a Conflict Competent Leader
- Change Management Simulation
Training
Practical, no-fluff sessions designed to build real skills your team will actually use.
Training Topics Include:
- Success Factors of Winning Teams
- Managing Difficult Conversations
- Collaborative Decision-Making
Your Way
Looking for something to meet your unique needs?
Nan customizes sessions to fit your team’s challenges. Let’s build a plan that works for you.
No nonsense—just Nansense!
Practical insights. Real-world solutions. Transformative results.
Engaging. Practical. Transformational. Inspiring.
Not only did I walk away with new concepts, strategies, and practical tips, but Nan made everything super relatable with real-world examples and shared additional resources for continued learning. Definitely one of the most practical and engaging sessions I’ve attended!
Emily
GD&T Basics
Nan’s communication style is very engaging. She draws people in and makes the experience personal. The class requires participation and is thought-provoking so you apply what you learn on a personal and professional level.
Tamara Tegeler
Attorney, PMP
I had a fabulous experience in Nan’s critical thinking class. It was an hour and jam-packed with a lot of good tools and interesting topics that we could take back and use with other individuals within our company.
Robyn Wallner
VP, Chief Underwriter, Ameritas
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Take the first step toward better communication, collaboration, and leadership.