Conflict Intelligence Cohort – Penny Tremblay
Conflict Intelligence Cohort Training

Develop the Conflict Intelligence Every Leader Needs

Workplace conflict is inevitable. The difference between thriving teams and struggling ones is how leaders respond to it. Join Penny Tremblay's Conflict Intelligence Cohort and learn practical strategies to navigate difficult conversations, strengthen relationships, build trust, and create psychologically safe workplaces where people and performance thrive.

Harvard-Certified Mediator
Proven Sandbox System™
Leaders Across Industries
What You'll Gain
Practical conflict intelligence for real leadership challenges
  • Navigate difficult conversations with confidence
  • Build psychological safety on your team
  • Strengthen trust and accountability
  • Resolve tensions without damaging relationships
  • Apply tools immediately in your workplace
The Hidden Cost

Conflict Isn't the Problem. Unresolved Conflict Is.

When leaders avoid difficult conversations, the consequences don't stay contained — they ripple quietly through the entire organization, eroding culture, trust, and performance.

Team Disengagement

Team members pull back rather than address issues directly, withdrawing the contribution your culture depends on.

Eroded Trust

Trust deteriorates and collaboration suffers when tensions go unaddressed beneath the surface of daily work.

Escalating Tension

Small frictions left unresolved grow into significant disruptions that consume leadership time and organizational energy.

Leadership Avoidance

Managers lose confidence in difficult conversations and begin avoiding them — compounding the problem they're trying to escape.

Rising Turnover

Talented people leave environments that feel unsafe or unaddressed, taking institutional knowledge with them.

Declining Productivity

Unresolved tensions consume the emotional and cognitive bandwidth that should be driving great work.

Preventable HR Load

HR teams spend valuable time managing issues that skilled, conflict-intelligent leadership could have resolved upstream.

Weakened Safety

Psychological safety deteriorates across teams, silencing the voices, ideas, and honesty that fuel performance.

What You'll Learn

Build the Skills to Lead Through Conflict with Confidence

Every session is built around real workplace situations. You'll leave with practical capabilities you can use in your very next conversation — not theory, not worksheets you'll never open again. Real tools for real leadership.

  • 01

    Approach difficult conversations with confidence and clarity — even the ones you've been avoiding for months.

  • 02

    Identify conflict before it becomes disruptive and address it early, when it's still manageable.

  • 03

    Strengthen trust and accountability within teams by modelling open, direct communication.

  • 04

    Foster psychological safety so every team member contributes, challenges, and collaborates fully.

  • 05

    Resolve tensions while preserving relationships — because both outcomes matter equally.

  • 06

    Apply practical tools immediately in real workplace situations, starting the very next day.

  • 07

    Lead teams through challenges without avoiding conflict — because great leaders lean into it.

Measurable Impact

Conflict Intelligence Transforms Business Outcomes

Leaders who develop conflict intelligence don't just improve conversations — they change the performance trajectory of their entire team.

Employee Retention
Team Collaboration
Psychological Safety
Leadership Confidence
Conflict Resolution Speed
"Organizations save millions of dollars by helping their teams manage conflict from the inside out."
— Penny Tremblay
Inside the Cohort

Learning That Happens Together

Real leaders. Real conversations. Real change. See what it looks like inside the Conflict Intelligence Cohort.

Cohort participants engaged in conflict intelligence training
Leaders collaborating during a cohort session
Cohort participants in discussion with Penny Tremblay
Cohort participants engaged in conflict intelligence training
Leaders collaborating during a cohort session
Cohort participants in discussion with Penny Tremblay
Penny Tremblay — Workplace Conflict Resolution Expert
Penny Tremblay
Harvard-Certified Mediator & Founder
Your Guide

Learn from a Trusted Workplace Conflict Resolution Expert

Penny Tremblay is a Harvard-certified Advanced Mediator and leadership development specialist who has spent decades helping organizations transform how they navigate conflict — and how they build cultures where people genuinely thrive.

Harvard-Certified Advanced Mediator
Decades of Experience
Leadership Development Specialist
Creator of the Sandbox System™
Keynote Speaker
Herrmann Certified Practitioner

This training transformed how I approach difficult conversations. I now feel equipped to address issues early, strengthen relationships, and create a more collaborative team environment. It's the most practical leadership training I've ever experienced.

Program Graduate  ·  Senior Manager
The Experience

A Practical Learning Experience Designed for Busy Leaders

We know your time is valuable. This cohort is built for how leaders actually work — focused, practical, and immediately applicable.

1

Register for Your Cohort

Secure your spot and join a cohort of peers who are equally committed to leading more effectively through conflict.

2

Participate in Interactive Sessions

Engage in facilitated sessions that blend real-world scenarios, practical frameworks, and peer learning — no passive watching.

3

Apply What You Learn Immediately

Walk away from every session with tools and strategies you can use in your very next conversation, meeting, or team challenge.

Upcoming Cohorts

Choose the Format That Works for You

Two cohort options are available — one virtual, one in-person. Each delivers the same practical Conflict Intelligence training. Space is limited in both cohorts to ensure a focused, high-quality experience.

Virtual · Cohort 4

Virtual Cohort

Join from anywhere — all you need is Zoom

Day 1
Session One
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Day 2
Session Two
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Time:  8:30 am – 12:00 pm ET
Platform:  Zoom (link provided upon registration)
In Person · Cohort 5

In-Person Cohort

Full-day sessions in North Bay — connect face to face

Day 1
Session One
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Day 2
Session Two
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Time:  9:30 am – 3:30 pm ET
Location:  North Bay Chamber of Commerce

Seats are limited in each cohort to ensure a focused, intimate learning experience. Early registration is encouraged.

Who This Is For

Built for Leaders Ready to Lead Differently

This cohort is designed for people who understand that leadership and conflict intelligence go hand in hand.

Executives

Shape culture from the top and model the conflict intelligence your organization needs.

HR Leaders

Equip your organization with skills that prevent conflict from becoming costly problems.

Managers

Navigate team dynamics with confidence and create environments where people thrive.

Team Leaders

Build stronger teams by addressing tensions early and fostering honest communication.

L&D Professionals

Bring proven conflict intelligence tools into your organization's learning programs.

Common Questions

Everything You Want to Know

Here are the questions we hear most often — answered honestly.

Is this suitable for remote or hybrid teams?
Absolutely. The Conflict Intelligence Cohort is designed with modern workplace realities in mind. Whether your team is fully remote, hybrid, or in-person, the tools and frameworks you'll learn translate directly to any environment. Many of the most valuable conflict conversations happen over video calls and email — and we address that directly in the training.
How practical is the training, really?
Exceptionally practical. Every session is built around real workplace scenarios, not hypothetical exercises. You'll leave each session with specific tools, language, and strategies you can use immediately. Penny's approach is grounded in decades of actual mediation and conflict resolution work — this is applied learning, not abstract theory.
What makes this different from traditional conflict training?
Most conflict training focuses on procedures or avoidance strategies. This cohort builds genuine conflict intelligence — the ability to understand, navigate, and transform conflict rather than manage it from a distance. The Sandbox System™ creates lasting behavior change. And the cohort format means you learn alongside peers, building insight together rather than sitting through a presentation alone.
Can I apply these tools immediately?
Yes — that's one of the core design principles of this cohort. You'll receive practical frameworks and language you can use in your very next conversation. Many participants report applying what they've learned within the same week. You don't have to wait until the end of the program to start leading differently.
Is this appropriate for experienced leaders?
This cohort is especially valuable for experienced leaders because they're often navigating the most complex situations — without a framework built intentionally for conflict. Seasoned leaders consistently report that this training reshapes how they see conversations they've been having for years. Experience is an asset here; it gives you real situations to apply the tools to from day one.
Ready to Lead Differently?

Create a Healthier, More Productive Workplace — One Conversation at a Time

Leadership isn't about avoiding conflict. It's about having the skills and confidence to navigate it effectively.

The Conflict Intelligence Cohort gives you practical tools to strengthen relationships, improve communication, foster psychological safety, and build a workplace culture where people do their best work.

Join leaders who are committed to transforming conflict into collaboration.

Practical tools you'll use immediately
Harvard-certified methodology
Expert-facilitated cohort