About this Event
Giving feedback to employees or team members isn't always easy. Whether you are trying to navigate a tough conversation or help someone grow, finding the right words without making things awkward or defensive can feel tricky.
As a small business owner, your team is your foundation — because people truly are your greatest investment!
Join us at the Small Business Resource Center for a warm, practical Lunch & Learn: Giving Feedback That Empowers. We are skipping the stuffy corporate jargon to focus on real-world, hands-on tools you can put to use in your business immediately.
What You’ll Walk Away With
In this interactive session, you will get:
- An Easy Decision Tree: Quickly figure out which feedback approach a specific situation actually calls for.
- A Non-Defensive Mindset: Learn how to bring a calm, grounded mindset into high-stakes conversations, even when emotions run hot.
- Hands-on Practice: Work through scripted scenarios pulled straight from common workplace situations so you leave with reps, not just theory.
Event Details & Logistics
- Date: Wednesday, October 14th
- Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Location: Small Business Resource Center (332 East Martin Luther King Blvd)
- Parking: Free parking is available on Foster Street.
- Lunch: Free lunch is provided for registered attendees! (Please register early so we can ensure an accurate head count).
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is open to all local entrepreneurs, small business owners, managers, and aspiring founders. Whether you manage one person or a growing team, this session is designed to meet you right where you are.
Meet Your Speakers
- Kellie Tinnin: As RWI's Chief Strategy Officer and author of This Taught Me That, Kellie brings over 20 years of experience in organizational development and leadership training. She specializes in creating practical, down-to-earth systems that help leaders and teams grow with clear purpose.
- Joy E. Davis, M.S.W.: Joy serves as Chief Empowerment Officer, combining her background in Master of Social Work with strategic leadership to help business owners master high-stakes communication. Her work centers on practical tools that strengthen workplace culture and empower a company's most valuable asset—its people.
Space and lunch are limited — reserve your free ticket today!
Event venue & nearby stays
332 E M L King Blvd, 332 East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Chattanooga, United States
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