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Unlock the Power of Shared Values

Engage™ Training

In a world where scientific facts alone aren’t enough to build trust, Engage™ Training empowers teams to connect through shared values – the key to meaningful engagement with consumers, stakeholders and the public.

Engage™ is an interactive, discussion-driven training experience that equips your team to lead with shared values – what research shows is three to five times more effective than facts or credentials alone. Whether you’re navigating tough questions about food, science, or innovation, Engage™ helps you connect where it counts.

Why It Matters

  • Today’s audiences—consumers, employees, and investors—expect transparency, truth, and human connection.

  • The 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer shows “someone like me” is just as trusted as scientists when it comes to new technologies.

  • CFI’s peer-reviewed trust model reveals that shared values are 3–5x more effective at building trust than facts alone.

What Makes Engage™ Unique

Engage™ isn’t just message training—it’s mindset training.

  • Interactive & Customizable
    From quick introductions to immersive full-day workshops, Engage meets your team where they are.

  • Global Reach
    Delivered across four continents and translated into five languages.

  • Real-World Application
    Built around your organization’s specific challenges and audiences.

  • Proven Results
    Trusted by thousands across the food system who need to earn confidence in complex, high-stakes conversations.

Are you Prepared to Engage?

Engage™ is tailored to your specific needs and audiences, and to busy schedules. Offered both in-person and virtual, Engage™ can be incorporated into an existing meeting or conducted as stand-alone training.

Training Components

1. Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable

  • Builds rapport among participants and encourages openness.

  • Uncovers individual roles and areas of discomfort.

  • Lays the foundation for vulnerability and trust.

2. The Power of Shared Values

  • Introduces the science behind trust-building.

  • Highlights the limits of relying solely on competence.

  • Builds value-based messaging around your organization’s key topics.

3. Engage™ in Three Steps

  • Learn what not to do in trust-building conversations.

  • Master three actionable steps: Listen, Ask, Share.

  • Practice with tailored scenarios and stakeholder examples.

4. Personalized Action Plans

  • Identify effective communication channels.

  • Develop individual engagement plans aligned with comfort and audience.

  • Optional ongoing coaching to drive long-term activation.

Outcomes You Can Expect

  • Participants leave confident, empowered, and prepared to engage on tough issues.

  • Teams develop stronger internal rapport and external credibility.

  • Your organization gains advocates who can effectively connect with key audiences.

Ready to Engage?

Let’s explore how Engage™ can equip your team to lead with values, connect with key audiences, and elevate your voice in the food system.

Contact Us to learn how you can get involved.