IGNITE TEAM EMPOWERMENT
Our Ignite Team Empowerment program helps organizations strengthen leadership, improve communication, and align people with purpose creating measurable, lasting change across your culture.
Transform Teams Through Empathy.
Where Collaboration Meets Measurable Growth.
Empowering Business with Integrity
Proud Member of the West Hartford Chamber & Officially BBB Accredited
Why Team Empowerment Matters
When Your People Align, Your Business Grows.
Even the best strategy can fail if your people aren’t working in sync. Our clients come to us when communication has stalled, morale has dipped, or leadership feels disconnected.
Ignite Team Empowerment rebuilds clarity, trust, and accountability across every level of your organization so your team performs at its best, and your culture drives growth.
How It Works: From Discovery to Team Transformation
We make empowering your team simple, structured, and measurable guiding you from your first consultation to a results-driven training experience.
🗓️ Step 1: Book Your Free Consultation
Start with a 30-minute virtual or phone consultation to share your organization’s goals and current team challenges.
We’ll explore what’s working, what’s not, and how our training can help align your people and culture for lasting impact.
You’ll also complete a short intake form to help us tailor your experience.
💡 Step 2: Book a Strategic Session
(Paid – 60 Minutes)
If you’re ready to move forward, we’ll schedule a 60-minute Strategic Session to design a customized training outline.
Together, we’ll define learning objectives, key outcomes, delivery format (in-person or virtual), and timeline.
You’ll receive a detailed proposal including your training framework, pricing, and next steps.
🚀 Step 3: Schedule & Deliver Your Training
Once your proposal is approved, we’ll finalize your service booking and begin preparing your team experience.
Whether virtual or in-person, we handle every detail from facilitation to post-training feedback collection through Typeform ensuring your team sees measurable results.
Formats That Fit Your Organization
Training Built Around Your Schedule and Needs.
Options Include:
Focus Session (2 Hours): Address one critical issue or opportunity.
Half-Day Workshop: Boost culture and connection within small teams.
Full-Day Training: Deep-dive into communication, accountability, and leadership alignment.
Multi-Session Series: Long-term development plan for ongoing culture transformation.
All programs include measurable progress tracking and post-session reporting.
We offer both in-person and virtual training options to meet your team where they are. Whether onsite or online, every session delivers the same level of engagement, interaction, and measurable impact with feedback captured through Typeform to ensure real results.
Why Teams Choose DK Brand Collective
This isn’t just training, it’s transformation you can feel and measure.
At DK Brand Collective, we believe real growth starts from the inside out. Our trainings go beyond motivation they create transformation. Each session is designed around your organization’s unique goals, culture, and people, blending mindset development, communication strategy, and practical leadership tools that create lasting results. Every experience is co-led by two certified facilitators who bring both heart and strategy to the room.
Derek Jones, a Certified Corporate Trainer and Master Business Coach with over 20 years of leadership, banking, and facilitation experience, helps teams build focus, accountability, and alignment. As a VP Team Leader at Bank of America, Derek blends real-world leadership with strategic coaching to help organizations strengthen communication, culture, and performance from the inside out.
Kelly Houston, a Certified Quality Event Planner, and MBA in Business candidate, brings a people-first, culture-centered approach that inspires confidence, connection, and growth.
Together, Derek and Kelly deliver a dynamic two-facilitator experience that brings out the best in every team. With their combined expertise, your organization gains twice the energy, insight, and support ensuring every training is personal, engaging, and built to create real-world impact.
Certified. Accredited. Trusted.
Credentials that reflect our commitment to excellence, leadership, and measurable results.
Team Empowerment Services
Three distinct coaching experiences each designed to build clarity, confidence, and measurable impact for leaders, entrepreneurs, and teams.
Full-Day Standard Training Session
A full-day, hands-on experience that gets your team aligned and inspired. We use mindset coaching, interactive learning, and custom team-building to create real momentum. Includes surveys, a prep call, and a complete impact report.
Investment starts at: $3,000
Full-Day Leadership Training
A full-day experience for leaders who want to elevate clarity, trust, and collaboration. We focus on mindset, emotional intelligence, and practical leadership skills that drive measurable progress. Includes surveys, team-building, and a detailed report.
Investment starts at: $4500
Half-Day Standard Training Session
An interactive session that helps teams connect, communicate, and perform with purpose. We blend mindset tools, team-building, and real-world strategies that create lasting change. Includes surveys, a custom activity, and a follow-up report.
Investment starts at: $2100
Half-Day Leadership Training
For leaders ready to strengthen communication, confidence, and culture. We combine mindset and emotional-intelligence coaching with practical leadership tools that spark growth. Includes surveys, a leadership exercise, and a results summary.
Investment starts at: $ 3600
Two-Hour Ignite Focus Session
A high-energy session built around your team’s top priorities. We customize every detail so the experience feels relevant and results-focused. Includes a pre-survey, a short planning call, and a clear post-session action report.
Investment starts at: $1500
Annual Team Empowerment Program
A year-long partnership focused on developing leadership, communication, and culture over time. Each quarter centers on a new growth theme teamwork, mindset, influence, & alignment supported by ongoing strategy calls and progress reports. Pricing and structure are customized following an intial consultation.
Each program is led by two certified facilitators and fully customized to your organization. Our pricing reflects the depth of experience, preparation, and measurable outcomes every client receives ensuring your investment delivers lasting results.
Virtual training options are available for all programs. Each session is fully customized to your organization, with deeper customization options (+15–25%) for teams needing advanced design, multi-department focus, or extended reports. Discounted pricing is available for nonprofits and community organizations.
Early Partner Incentive
We believe the best partnerships start with trust and a shared commitment to growth.
As part of our 2026 launch initiative, we’re offering new organizations a $500 Early Partner Credit toward their first Ignite Team Empowerment in-person full day training when booked by November 30, 2025 .
Each program begins with a complimentary 30-minute consultation to align goals, clarify outcomes, and ensure your team’s experience is fully customized from the start.
Nonprofits and community organizations also receive preferred partnership rates as part of our ongoing commitment to supporting mission-driven work. New organizations booking their first full-day training will receive a $500 Early Partner Credit, applied after the consultation.
Your investment isn’t just in training it’s in a partnership designed to create lasting, measurable impact for your people and your organization.
Annual Partnership Advantage
Long-term growth deserves long-term support.
Organizations that commit to our 12-Month Team Empowerment Program receive exclusive partnership benefits designed to keep their teams inspired, aligned, and growing all year long.
As a Founding Partner, your organization will receive:
Quarterly Strategy Sessions — focused calls with Derek and Kelly to track progress and refine goals.
A Mid-Year “Performance Snapshot” Workshop — a complimentary 90-minute virtual or in-person session to celebrate wins, measure outcomes, and reset focus.
Guaranteed Renewal Pricing — lock in your current rate for your next program year.
These added benefits ensure your investment continues to deliver measurable results, sustained engagement, and long-term cultural growth all guided by two certified facilitators dedicated to your team’s success.
Payment Options
We make it easy to invest in your team’s growth. When booking multiple sessions or programs, you can choose:
Full Payment: Pay upfront and receive preferred scheduling and a bonus consultation.
Quarterly Payments: Split your investment into four equal payments billed every three months.
Monthly Payments: Spread out your investment with flexible monthly billing.
Custom Contracts: Available for annual partnerships and multi-location organizations.
All payment plans are managed securely through our Acuity portal using Stripe, or PayPal allowing your organization to select the option that best fits your budget and scheduling needs.
What You’ll Experience
Stronger Teams. Sharper Leaders. Sustainable Results.
Every session is designed to re-energize your team and create measurable, lasting impact that goes far beyond the training room. Our programs blend strategy, mindset, and culture development helping your people not only perform better, but feel more connected, confident, and aligned.
You’ll gain:
Clear, confident communication across every level of your organization
Stronger trust, motivation, and team morale that improves daily culture
Accountability systems that sustain progress long after the session
Leadership growth and collaboration that drive measurable performance
Higher retention and engagement, reducing burnout and turnover
Proven ROI metrics through post-training surveys and detailed impact reports
Each experience is intentionally designed to align mindset, skillset, and measurable outcomes, ensuring every dollar invested delivers visible, lasting change.
Take the 2-Minute Team Connection Self-Reflection
Discover where your team stands today and what’s possible next.
This short reflection helps leaders identify strengths and growth areas in communication, morale, and alignment before diving into training. Complete it below and receive guidance on how DK Brand Collective can help your organization build a stronger, more connected culture. (Takes under 2 minutes to complete.)
Real Results That Speak
Ignite Team Empowerment Training
New Britain YMCA Childcare Staff
DK Brand Collective partnered with the New Britain YMCA to deliver a full-day Ignite Team Empowerment Training for 43 childcare staff. The results were immediate and measurable.
Impact on Staff
92% of participants reported improved confidence in their communication with peers and supervisors.
88% said they felt more motivated to engage positively with parents after the session.
95% agreed the team-building activities increased their sense of collaboration and morale.
9 out of 10 participants said they would recommend the training to their colleagues.
3 staff members specifically mentioned that the training gave them new strategies to handle challenging parent conversations.
Proven Financial Results
Metric
Value
Productivity Gain (yrly)| $206,400
Turnover Savings (yrly)| $129,000
Total Financial Benefit | $335,400
Training Cost | $3,500
ROI 9,487% about 96× return per dollar invested
For every dollar invested in training, the YMCA results generate about $96 per month (per person) over the next year, recouping the entire cost in just a few days.
Highlights
Hands-on activities and real-world scenarios for childcare professionals.
Team-building exercise to simulate creating a supportive childcare center.
Strategies for professional communication with parents and peers.
Feedback
One staff member shared:
“It’s really good i really enjoy the dynamic i love the way the person speaking desires us to be passionate about our job and encouraging to develop us even more to be the best to our abilities at what we do in our jobs daily.”
Leadership Review
“ I recently hired DK Brand Collective for a training programs and I can honestly say it exceeded all my expectations. From start to finish, the program was thoughtfully designed, engaging, and incredibly impactful. Derek designed and tailored the training and materials specific to the childcare content we discussed. Derek was not only knowledgeable but also approachable and passionate about the material. He created an environment that encouraged participation, collaboration, and real-world application. What stood out most to me was how practical the training was every session connected directly to challenges associated with childcare staff. Employees walked away with tools that they could apply immediately to foster their work environment and classrooms. The program structure struck a perfect balance between theory and practice. Interactive workshops, and group discussions kept the sessions dynamic, while the supplemental resources ensured the learning extended beyond the classroom. Beyond the content, the overall experience was seamless. The organization, communication, and support throughout the program were top-notch, making it easy to stay focused and engaged. This training has genuinely elevated my employees skills and boosted their confidence in ways I didn’t anticipate. I would recommend DK Brand Collective without hesitation to anyone who wants to grow professionally and see tangible results.”
- Tina Valentin Director of Childcare Operations MNBB YMCA
Why Business Choose DK Brand Collective
We don’t just deliver workshops we design experiences that transform how teams work together. With 20+ years in leadership, corporate training, and brand development, DK Brand Collective brings both strategic insight and human understanding to every session. Our programs are practical, measurable, and customized to ensure every leader and team member walks away with clarity, confidence, and tools they can use immediately.
Our Ignite Team Empowerment Training transforms teams with a hands-on, results-driven approach:
✅ Customized Discovery – We learn your culture, challenges, and goals.
✅ Real-World Learning – Scenario-based sessions and role-play build lasting skills.
✅ Action & Accountability – Teams leave with clear steps and measurable outcomes.
✅ Proven ROI – Imagine what a 9,487% return could mean for your bottom line.
✅ Stronger Retention – Reduce turnover and save thousands in hiring costs.
✅ Better Communication – Eliminate mistakes and boost team productivity.
✅ Higher Engagement – Increase morale, motivation, and customer satisfaction.
Our 4.9★ Google rating proves we deliver results that clients love.
Ready to Build a Stronger, More Aligned Team?
Don’t let another month of revenue slip away. Book Your Free Consultation and discover how much your business can gain by investing in your team. Your people are your greatest asset. DK Brand Collective helps you turn them into your greatest competitive advantage.
Explore Our Services
Ignite Team Empowerment
(Training & Workshops)
Customized training and workshops that strengthen communication, accountability, and morale. We help teams reignite trust and performance through experiential learning and measurable results.
Executive & 1:1 Coaching
(Coaching & Development)
Personalized coaching that unlocks confidence, clarity, and leadership growth. We help executives, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders sharpen decision-making, communication, and mindset for next-level success.
Empower Brand Suite
(Brand & Marketing)
Your brand is your voice, we make sure it speaks with confidence. From messaging and design to marketing strategy, we help businesses and nonprofits create brands that attract and convert.
Elevate Event Solutions
(Event Planning & Production)
From corporate retreats to fundraising galas, we design experiences that connect people and amplify purpose. Our end-to-end event planning ensures creativity, precision, and flawless execution.
