Facilitator: David Ziebler

No image available Biography: David W. Ziebler is a dynamic coach, consultant and trainer with a master's degree in Management & Organizational Behavior from Benedictine University and over a decade of experience guiding individuals and teams toward their highest potential. Drawing on his multicultural upbringing as the son of immigrants, he brings authentic insight into diversity, inclusion and communication-and he speaks fluent Spanish. His qualifications include certifications as a Mayo Clinic-trained health & wellness coach, Board Certified Coach (BCC), Behavior Change Specialist, Trauma-Informed Professional Coach and Registered Organization Development Professional (RODP). Through Ziebler Coaching & Consulting, David empowers participants to break through self-imposed barriers, dream bigger and take intentional action-making him a highly effective facilitator for your workforce development and professional-growth programs.

Classes by this facilitator


Change by Design: Putting Change Management at the Decision Table

Too often, organizations treat change management as a communication plan that comes after decisions are made. The result is predictable: resistance, confusion, culture strain, and missed outcomes. Sustainable change does not happen by accident. It happens when leaders intentionally design for people, not just process. Change by Design: Putting Change Management at the Decision Table is a highly interactive workshop that reframes change management as a strategic leadership responsibility rather than a late-stage task. Participants will explore why even well-intentioned initiatives fail to gain traction and how early integration of change thinking dramatically improves adoption, engagement, and results. At the center of this session is a hands-on, real-time walkthrough of Kotter's Change Model. Participants will apply each step to a real organizational or team change scenario, moving beyond theory into practical application. This working session allows leaders to experience what effective change design actually looks like while building a repeatable process they can use in their own organizations. By the end of the workshop, participants will not only understand how to lead change more effectively, they will leave with a draft roadmap they can immediately refine and implement.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, LLCC-Medical District Room 202

Leading Through Change: Turning Disruption into Momentum

Change is constant in today's workplaces, but how leaders guide people through it determines whether disruption creates confusion or opportunity. When change is approached with clarity, empathy, and structure, teams can move from uncertainty to engagement and from resistance to resilience. Leading Through Change: Turning Disruption into Momentum is a practical, strategy-focused workshop designed to help leaders and professionals confidently navigate transitions of all sizes. Participants will explore the human side of change, gaining insight into why resistance occurs and how to respond in ways that build trust rather than fatigue. This session blends proven change management principles with emotionally intelligent leadership practices to provide tools that can be applied immediately. Participants will learn how to communicate change effectively, maintain morale during uncertainty, and create an environment where adaptability becomes part of the culture rather than a reaction to crisis. Through discussion, reflection, and practical application, participants will leave with a clear framework for guiding teams through disruption while maintaining focus, engagement, and performance.
Friday, September 25, 2026, LLCC-Medical District Room 202