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 fails when people aren’t aligned.
Organizations call us when:
Communication starts to break down
Customer experience becomes inconsistent
Morale drops and frustration rises
Leaders feel disconnected or overwhelmed
Small issues turn into big problems
Teams lose confidence, clarity, or accountability
These aren’t staffing problems , they’re training, leadership development, and culture problems.
Ignite Team Empowerment fixes the root issues by delivering:
Employee training that builds confidence and communication
Leadership development that strengthens direction and accountability
Customer experience improvement that restores consistency and trust
Frontline staff, managers, and leaders learn how to communicate, serve, and perform with confidence and consistency.
When your people are supported:
Culture strengthens
Service improves
Retention increases
Customers feel the difference
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: Free 60-Minute Strategy Call
Everything begins with a full 60-minute strategy call. We learn about your organization’s goals, challenges, culture, and the outcomes you want. During the same call, we ask high-level questions, assess current gaps, and gather the information needed to design a customized training experience not a generic workshop.
🗓️ Step 2: Session Recommendation & Proposal
Using the information from the call, we recommend the best session format, length, and focus areas for your organization. You receive a clear proposal outlining the investment, timeline, and expected outcomes without giving away the full training blueprint.
🚀 Step 3: Your Training Begins
Once approved, we schedule your session and bring two certified facilitators into the room. Every employee receives hands-on support, coaching, and leadership tools they can use immediately.
Why Teams Choose DK Brand Collective
This isn’t just training, it’s transformation you can feel and measure.
Every DK Brand Collective training is co-led by two certified facilitators so nothing gets missed and every employee receives real support. Derek Jones, Certified Corporate Trainer, Master Business Coach, and Who’s Who Award Recipient, brings over 20 years of executive-level leadership and coaching experience in the financial industry. Kelly Pacheco Houston, Certified Quality Event Planner, Community Impact Award Recipient, and MBA candidate, brings a culture-first approach that builds confidence, communication, and teamwork. Together, they deliver a powerful two-facilitator experience that accelerates learning, drives behavioral change, and produces results that single-trainer programs simply can’t match.
Ignite Team Empowerment Program
Serving 4 Core Industries with Full-Day, Half-Day & 2-Hour Options
CHILDCARE & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Build confident teams, stronger communication, and consistent classroom culture.
We help childcare centers and youth programs improve staff performance, parent engagement, and daily consistency through practical, empathy-based training.
When your staff grows, your families feel the difference.
👉 View Childcare Training Catalog
RETAIL, HOSPITALITY & SERVICE INDUSTRY
Deliver better customer experiences with stronger teamwork and leadership.
We help restaurants, retailers, and service-based businesses build consistent service standards, improve accountability, and reduce turnover through targeted training.
Your customers feel the difference when your team feels supported.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES & CORPORATE TEAMS
Stronger communication, aligned teams, and leaders who drive performance.
We help professional service firms and corporate teams improve collaboration, leadership, accountability, and customer experience through people-first training that creates measurable results.
When your team aligns, your organization grows faster and stronger.
NONPROFITS & COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Stronger communication, aligned teams, and mission-driven leadership.
Our nonprofit trainings help boards, staff, and volunteers reduce conflict, strengthen collaboration, and reconnect to the mission with purpose and clarity.
When your team aligns, your impact multiplies.
👉 View Nonprofit Training Catalog
Our Promise To You
We don’t believe in one-day workshops or motivational hype that fades in a week. Our training creates real, measurable results:
✔️ 92% increased confidence in decision-making
✔️ 88% improved motivation and productivity
✔️ 95% reported less stress and stronger teamwork
✔️ 100% of leaders saw measurable growth within 60 days
If your organization does not experience similar improvements in communication, confidence, consistency, and customer experience within 60–90 days, we will continue working with your team for one additional month at no cost until those results are clear.
Real systems. Real growth. Real accountability.
Each program is led by two certified facilitators and fully customized to your organization. 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.
Introducing The Customer Service Standard Review
Free in-person evaluation, public score, and $500 service credit if improvements are needed.
Real Results That Speak
Ignite Team Empowerment TrainingNew 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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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.)
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.
Certified. Accredited. Trusted.
Credentials that reflect our commitment to excellence, leadership, and measurable results.