Kendria Taylor

If you have the courage to PLAY at work and in life, then my highly interactive experiential training sessions are exactly what you have been looking for! What is the courage to PLAY? P.L.A.Y. is an acronym that means: Practice. Learn. Adapt. Yield. My blend of learning styles to facilitate a message that sticks is key to why my clients book me over and over and specifically after lunch. I have topics like: "In-Credible to Incredible Communication". Why communication is important and all levels, and understanding how people communicate, create better collaboration, empathy competence, and promotes active listening that helps to remove internal noise/bias.

This session is a fan favorite packed with experiential moments that make the content stick. It's good for all levels of leadership and with my credential in Family Studies, this would also be a great family session as well.

Why book me? First, my facilitation style and my ability to appeal to all learning types make me an ideal facilitator. Most of my clients bring me in after lunch because they know I am going to wake everyone up. All of my training consists of blended learning tools that provide fun experiential activities for participants. The power of this type of PLAY provides a highly energetic environment but ties it back to the content so the emotional connection makes it stick. My sessions make an hour feel like 20 mins and leave participants wanting more. So let me help you PLAY- (Practice Learn Adapt Yield) at work and in life!

Second, I have great content that I can customize and curate based on my client's needs and challenges. I ask questions and do the research to provide a meaningful and impactful session. I have worked with schools, non-profits, and corporate organizations all across the country. I have created my own assessment tools that help training be even more effective.

Third, my training is designed for intimate sessions of 20 people or large sessions for up to 500. Due to the highly interactive activities, I am able to command their attention and captivate them until the session is over. All you have to do is have the courage to PLAY and I will do the rest. I also encourage you to speak with my present and past clients.

Kendria Taylor is A published author and community leader, who served as the first black Vice President for a network of schools where she led operational and community outreach strategies all throughout Texas.

She has also been a Sr. Business Consultant for the international training company JBG Success Academy and the Racial Equity Group where she customized and delivered training for fortune 100 and 500 companies. In 2017 she published her first children’s book series titled, “The Adventures of Jax and Riley. The series teaches student empathy and other topics that impact youth through social-emotional learning.

With over 19 years of experience in non-profit, corporate, training, and consulting Taylor started her training and consulting company TG8 LLC (TG8 Solutions Insight) where she currently serves as the President and Principal Consultant.

A high-energy consultant and subject matter expert, known for her experiential and group play therapy training. Taylor’s management expertise is layered with training in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation, and intense Empathy Circle Training ” Taylor empowers managers and business leaders with her expertise in empathy, emotional intelligence, and team integrated systems. She is a highly sought-after speaker for educational institutions, businesses, and nonprofit organizations across the country.

She has worked with organizations all across the country including Empower a former Chase subsidiary and the second-largest financial company in the USA. Her client list also includes Dallas Independent School District, DeKalb Chamber of Commerce in Atlanta, Tarrant County, Education is Freedom, The Henry Group, State Farm, Inclusive Diversity Institute, Tarrant County College District, Paul Quinn, Department of Defense USA Army, and many more.

When Taylor is not coaching and facilitating, she enjoys engaging in her community through organizations like Jr. League, Girls Inc, and currently serving on the board for Communities In Schools Dallas, and Leadership Arlington. Taylor has received honors such as The Big Brothers Big Sisters “Heart of Gold Award” and has been the recipient of the “Big Sister of the Year” Award. In 2016 and 2019 Kendria was recognized with the “Women With Vision” award by the Jr League of Arlington and was the first woman of color in the 40-year history to receive this honor.

Taylor is a credentialed Mediator Alternative Dispute resolution and Family Mediator. She has a bachelor’s degree in Applied Arts and Science in Sociology, Conflict Resolution, and Ethnic Studies from the University of North Texas and a master’s degree in Family Studies from Amberton University.

1. Mattering at Work: Nurturing Employee Significance at Work

This course focuses on seven key pillars to enhance employee experience by promoting fair compensation, active involvement, recognition, skill development, continuous feedback, and alignment with the organization’s mission. It emphasizes fostering a workplace where employees feel valued and important.

2. Connection & Community: Fostering A Culture of Belonging and Collaboration at Work

This course highlights inclusivity, trust-building, teamwork, and the importance of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). It provides strategies to combat isolation, support employees, and foster a sense of belonging and collaboration within the workplace.

3. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification Class

MHFA certification teaches participants a 5-step action plan to support colleagues with mental health or substance use challenges. It promotes a supportive and inclusive work environment, helping employees recognize and address mental health issues early while reducing stigma.

4. Safety Beyond the Surface: Prioritizing Mental Health at Work

This course aims to create a safe and supportive workplace by addressing mental health challenges, promoting work-life balance, and encouraging open dialogue. It includes strategies for physical and psychological well-being, emphasizing empathy, inclusivity, and overall employee support.

5. Safety Beyond the Surface: Prioritizing Mental Health at Work and Creating a Safe and Supportive Workplace (Including DEI Component

Similar to the previous course but with an added focus on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Learning (IDEAL). It emphasizes creating a psychologically safe and inclusive environment, supporting employees' mental health, and celebrating workplace diversity.

6. Vicarious Trauma

This course explores vicarious trauma, particularly for those in helping professions, and teaches strategies to manage its effects, such as fatigue, concentration difficulties, and sleep disturbances. It emphasizes self-care practices and the importance of debriefing and support systems to address this form of indirect trauma.

Effective Management and Leadership Skills (10-part certificate course)

This course helps participants learn the difference between managing and leading. It covers communication, leadership strategies, performance management, coaching, and mentoring. It encourages self-reflection on management styles, team dynamics, emotional health, and managing change to build stronger leadership skills.

Professional Workplace and Leadership Competencies

1. Understanding and Enhancing Communication

Teaches how to effectively communicate with different styles, improving collaboration and team performance.

2. Learning and Critical Thinking

Helps participants understand their learning style and improve decision-making and problem-solving skills.

3. Workplace Competency and Performance

Focuses on improving key workplace skills like communication, professionalism, customer service, and performance while addressing destructive behaviors.

4. Culture and Group Dynamics

Explores team behaviors, biases, and the role of diversity in creating an inclusive, successful workplace culture.

5. Managing Conflict

Teaches strategies for resolving conflicts by understanding different conflict styles and techniques for effective resolution.

6. Coachability and Feedback

Focuses on giving and receiving feedback to improve team performance, and teaches coaching skills to align teams with goals.

7. Budgeting

Teaches how to manage finances using the 50-30-20 budgeting model, improve financial literacy, and create a personalized budget.

8. Stress Management and Preparedness

Offers techniques for managing time, reducing stress, and staying focused through mindful practices and effective prioritization.

9. The Great Balancing Act

Addresses work-life balance and stress, helping participants establish a routine to maintain mental and physical well-being.

10. Getting Ready to Lead

Helps individuals develop leadership skills by understanding their leadership style, learning to manage teams, and mastering key leadership qualities like empathy and emotional management.