Iron Horizon

Additional Services

  1. Executive Coaching
  2. Team Building
  3. Lead and Unwind
  4. Wilderness Leadership Training
  5. Personalized Leadership DNA Profile
  6. Long-Term Development

(1) Executive Coaching: Dr. Kirby is a certified life coach who enjoys helping individuals grow in the fields of leadership, management, and professionalism. He specializes in helping individuals of all ages overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and develop the critical skills needed to advance their careers, better lead others, and more effectively manage organizations. He also does a significant amount of coaching on parenting, leading, and teaching Generation Z.

On the Leadership Training page is all the topics on which Dr. Kirby provides one-on-one virtual coaching. Don’t see what you are hoping to improve upon or learn? Let’s chat!

(2) Team Building: Strong teams are the foundation of a thriving workplace. Effective team-building fosters trust, improves communication, enhances problem-solving, and strengthens collaboration, all of which lead to higher engagement and productivity. Whether your goal is to develop leadership skills, improve cross-department teamwork, resolve conflicts, or boost morale, a well-structured team-building program can transform workplace dynamics.

We take a customized approach, designing activities that align with your organization’s unique challenges, culture, and objectives. From interactive workshops to hands-on challenges, we create engaging, results-driven experiences that empower employees, improve teamwork, and drive long-term success. Let’s build a stronger, more connected team—together!

Here’s a broad list of our team-building categories that work with various group dynamics and settings:

Scavenger Hunts or Treasure Hunts – Promotes problem-solving and collaboration.

Problem-Solving Challenges – Tasks that require teams to collaborate and find creative solutions.

Physical Team Challenges – Active games that encourage cooperation and coordination.

Escape Room or Puzzle Games – Encourages communication and teamwork under pressure.

Role-Playing or Simulation Games – Helps with decision-making and adaptability.

Icebreaker or Get-to-Know-You Games – Strengthens relationships and builds trust.

Trivia or Quiz Games – Tests knowledge while fostering friendly competition.

Improvisation or Creative Storytelling – Encourages spontaneity and quick thinking.

Collaborative Board or Card Games – Develops strategic thinking and teamwork.

(3) Lead & Unwind: Executive Coaching (or Small Group) with a Relaxing Touch

Recharge. Refocus. Lead with Clarity.

Lead & Unwind is a unique executive coaching experience designed for leaders who want to enhance their leadership skills while prioritizing well-being through a chair massage. In today’s fast-paced world, effective leadership requires not only strategic thinking and decision-making but also self-awareness, resilience, and balance.

This program combines high-impact leadership coaching with relaxing, restorative chair massage therapy, creating a powerful experience that sharpens your mind while rejuvenating your body. Whether you’re navigating leadership challenges, seeking clarity in decision-making, or simply needing a moment to reset, Lead & Unwind provides the perfect environment to enhance your leadership potential while reducing stress.

What to Expect:

✅ Personalized (or small group) Executive Coaching – Gain insights, refine leadership strategies, and develop solutions tailored to your goals.
✅ Relaxing Chair Massage Therapy – Reduce tension, improve focus, and restore balance with expert therapeutic massage.
✅ Mindful Leadership Development – Learn stress management, emotional intelligence, and resilience techniques to enhance performance.
✅ A Holistic Approach to Leadership – Leave feeling recharged, inspired, and ready to lead with renewed energy.

Meet Janae Kirby, Licensed Massage Therapist

Janae Kirby is a highly skilled Licensed Massage Therapist with a passion for helping clients achieve relaxation, relief, and overall well-being. She specializes in a variety of techniques, including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Prenatal, and Reflexology. Whether you’re looking to unwind from daily stress, relieve chronic tension, or support your body during pregnancy, Janae provides customized treatments tailored to your specific needs.

Chair Massage for Convenient, On-the-Go Relaxation

As part of her comprehensive massage therapy offerings, Janae also provides Chair Massage, a convenient and effective way to experience the benefits of massage without the need for a full session on a traditional massage table. This service is perfect for:

  • Corporate Offices & Events – Reduce workplace stress, boost morale, and improve productivity by offering employees quick, effective chair massages during the workday.
  • Conferences & Trade Shows – Stand out and provide relaxation for attendees with brief but impactful massages that relieve tension and fatigue.
  • Community & Wellness Events – Whether at health fairs, fundraisers, or local markets, chair massage is an excellent way to introduce people to the benefits of massage therapy.
  • Parties & Special Occasions – Add a unique touch to private events like bridal showers, birthday celebrations, or wellness retreats by treating guests to a rejuvenating chair massage.

Janae’s chair massages typically range from 10 to 30 minutes per person, focusing on the neck, shoulders, back, arms, and hands to relieve tension, improve circulation, and promote relaxation. This is an excellent option for those who need stress relief but may not have time for a full-body massage.

Book Your Session with Janae Today

Whether you’re interested in a customized full-body massage or a chair massage experience for your workplace or event, Janae is here to help you feel your best. Contact her today to schedule an appointment and experience the rejuvenating benefits of expert massage therapy.

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(4) Wilderness Leadership Training: Our Wilderness Leadership Training equips participants with basic survival skills while reinforcing key leadership principles such as adaptability, decision-making, teamwork, and resilience. Each hands-on session not only teaches practical survival techniques but also fosters critical thinking and leadership development—skills that are just as crucial in the boardroom as they are in the backcountry. Each session lasts 30-60 minutes, or you can do all the training sessions and make it a full day! Great for team building and thinking outside the box!

Training Modules:

🔹 Fire Starting Without Matches – Learn fire-building techniques using flint & steel, bow drill, and other methods. Leadership Focus: Resourcefulness & Problem-Solving

🔹 Basic Small Game Traps – Understand simple survival trapping techniques. Leadership Focus: Innovation & Adaptability

🔹 Carrying an Injured Person / Leg Injury Triage & Splinting – Practice various carry techniques and stabilize injuries using natural materials. Leadership Focus: Teamwork & Crisis Management

🔹 Navigating Using the Sun and Stars – Learn some basic ways to find directions and track time using the sun and stars. Leadership Focus: Patience and Improvising

🔹 Identifying Plants for Survival – Learn to recognize edible, medicinal, and toxic plants in the wild using key characteristics such as leaf shape, growth patterns, and habitat. Leadership Focus: Observation & Decision-Making

🔹 Problem-Solving & Thinking Outside the Box – Develop creative solutions using everyday items in survival scenarios. Leadership Focus: Agility & Critical Thinking

🔹 Lessons Learned from the Lost – Analyze real-life survival stories and their leadership takeaways. Leadership Focus: Caring for Your Employees

(5) Personalized Leadership DNA Profile: Our approach combines cognitive evaluations, behavioral data, and leadership expertise to create a customized, in-depth Leadership DNA Profile tailored to each individual. Our process includes:

Hands-on guidance in applying insights for immediate workplace impact.

Comprehensive Leadership Assessment

Participants complete the Iron Horizonleadership assessment that evaluates core leadership dimensions, including:

Decision-making style (analytical, intuitive, or adaptive)

Communication approach (directive, collaborative, or coaching)

Conflict resolution tendencies

Emotional intelligence and resilience levels

Risk-taking and innovation mindset

360-Degree Behavioral Analytics (Optional)

Gain multi-source feedback from peers, direct reports, and upper management to identify blind spots and leadership strengths.

Behavioral analysis provides insights into team impact, motivation style, and leadership effectiveness.

Custom Leadership DNA Report

Participants receive a detailed, personalized report outlining:

Leadership Strengths – Natural areas of excellence and where they can shine.

Areas for Growth – Key development areas with targeted strategies for improvement.

Optimal Leadership Style – How to leverage strengths to become a more effective leader.

Decision-Making Blueprint – Data-driven recommendations for making strategic, high-impact decisions.

Customized Action Plan – Practical steps to enhance leadership influence, build confidence, and drive team success.

One-on-One Leadership Coaching Session(Optional)

A personalized coaching debrief where an expert leadership coach helps interpret results and build a tailored leadership development roadmap.

(6) Long-Term Manager & Employee Development

Unlock the full potential of your team with dynamic long-term leadership and employee development training. We equip managers with the confidence to lead effectively and empower employees with the skills to thrive in today’s fast-changing workplace. Through regular and engaging workshops, hands-on coaching, and on-demand learning, we can help your organizations create a development program that helps individuals grow at an appropriate pace. Invest in professional development and build a stronger, more agile workforce ready to take on the challenges of the future.

Why Long-Term Leadership & Employee Development Matters

  • Retention & Cost Savings: Employees stay longer with development opportunities, reducing turnover costs.
  • Stronger Leadership Pipelines: Internal leadership development reduces the need for external hiring.
  • Generational Workforce Effectiveness: Managers learn how to lead diverse, multigenerational teams.
  • Increased Productivity: Leadership training boosts employee engagement and company profitability.
  • Future-Proofing: Training prepares employees for AI, hybrid work, and evolving job market trends.

Our Services

Collaborating closely with upper management, we design tailored, long-term development plans that align with your organization’s unique goals and the evolving needs of your managers and employees. Explore a range of customized training options designed to drive growth, enhance leadership, and strengthen your team’s success. Here are some solutions that may be the perfect fit for your organization:

1. New Manager Training

Our New Manager Bootcamp equips first-time managers with essential leadership skills, confidence, and tools to succeed. We tailor the program to your organization’s needs, incorporating leadership assessments, real-world case studies, role-playing exercises, and hands-on coaching. Key topics include communication, conflict resolution, performance management, and emotional intelligence. Participants receive personalized coaching, mentorship, and access to ongoing leadership resources to ensure long-term success. With practical strategies and post-bootcamp support, we help new managers transition smoothly and lead with confidence.

2. The 30-Day Leadership Transformation Challenge

Our 30-Day Leadership Transformation Challenge is a gamified, hands-on program designed to help managers build strong leadership habits through daily microlearning, real-world exercises, and self-reflection. Each day, participants complete quick, impactful challenges focused on communication, decision-making, team motivation, and problem-solving. With structured progress tracking and real-time application, managers develop practical leadership skills that stick. By the end of 30 days, participants gain greater confidence, improved leadership effectiveness, and actionable strategies to lead with impact.

3. Generational Leadership Bootcamp

Our Generational Leadership Bootcamp is an intensive, hands-on training program designed to help managers lead and motivate multigenerational teams effectively. Participants learn how to engage Gen Z and Millennials, bridge communication gaps with Boomers and Gen X, and foster collaboration across all age groups. Through real-world case studies, role-playing exercises, and mentorship pairings, managers gain actionable strategies to navigate generational differences, improve team dynamics, and create a more inclusive workplace.

4. Reverse Leadership Training (Follow the Followers)

Our Reverse Leadership Program flips traditional leadership training by having managers shadow employees to experience frontline challenges firsthand. This immersive approach enhances empathy, improves decision-making, and fosters a culture of collaboration by helping leaders see the workplace from their team’s perspective. Through hands-on learning, real-time feedback, and guided reflections, managers gain fresh insights into employee needs, leading to stronger communication, better problem-solving, and a more engaged workforce.

5. “Fail Forward” Resilience & Decision-Making Workshop

Our Failing Forward Workshops redefine failure as a powerful tool for growth, resilience, and innovation. Through real-world case studies, risk-taking exercises, and adaptive leadership strategies, participants learn how to embrace setbacks, make smarter decisions under pressure, and turn failures into opportunities for success. This hands-on training helps leaders build confidence, develop problem-solving skills, and foster a culture of continuous learning within their teams.

6. Succession Planning

Our Succession Planning Program creates a structured leadership pipeline to develop and prepare emerging leaders for future management roles. Through personalized coaching, hands-on mentorship, and targeted leadership training, high-potential employees gain the skills, confidence, and strategic mindset needed for advancement. This program ensures seamless leadership transitions, reduces reliance on external hires, and strengthens long-term organizational success.

7. Leadership Certifications

Our Leadership Certification & Badge Program recognizes and rewards professional growth through structured leadership training. Participants earn digital badges and certifications by completing key leadership milestones, demonstrating skills in communication, decision-making, team management, and strategic thinking. These credentials showcase expertise, boost career advancement, and help organizations build a strong leadership culture.

8. “Manage the Unmanageable” Difficult Conversations Lab

Our Managing the Unimaginable Workshop equips leaders with the skills to navigate tough workplace conversations with confidence and professionalism. Through hands-on training, real-world scenarios, and role-playing exercises, participants learn how to handle conflict resolution, deliver constructive feedback, and address performance issues effectively. This program helps managers foster open communication, strengthen team relationships, and turn difficult discussions into opportunities for growth.

9. Leadership “Shark Tank” Innovation Challenge

Our Leadership Shark Tank Innovation Challenge turns managers into visionary problem-solvers by having them develop and pitch bold leadership strategies, culture initiatives, or business solutions to a panel of executives. This high-energy, competitive experience fosters strategic thinking, innovation, and collaboration, while also sharpening decision-making, problem-solving, and presentation skills. Leaders gain real-world experience in persuasion, leadership influence, and executive communication as they compete to bring the best ideas to life.

10. Team-Building & Assessments

Our Team-Building & Leadership Assessments program strengthens teams through interactive leadership games, self-assessments, and cross-department collaboration activities. Participants gain deeper insights into their leadership styles, team dynamics, and communication strengths while engaging in hands-on exercises designed to enhance trust, problem-solving, and teamwork. By fostering collaboration and self-awareness, this program helps teams break silos, improve productivity, and create a more cohesive, high-performing workplace.

11. Leadership Roundtables

Our Leadership Roundtables bring together company leaders, industry experts, and rising talent for dynamic discussions on leadership trends, best practices, and real-world challenges. These interactive sessions provide a collaborative space for knowledge-sharing, problem-solving, and strategic brainstorming. Participants gain fresh perspectives, actionable insights, and networking opportunities that empower them to lead with confidence and innovation.

12. On-Demand Training Library

A collection of bite-sized leadership training videos, deep-dive sessions, and case studies.

13. Coaching & Support

One-on-one coaching, Zoom support, and open office hours with us for managers to discuss challenges.

Invest in Your Team’s Growth

Partner with us to cultivate confident, capable leaders and a highly engaged workforce. Through expert training, personalized coaching, and innovative development programs, we’ll equip your managers and employees with the skills they need to succeed. Whether you’re looking to enhance leadership pipelines, boost team collaboration, or improve employee retention, we’re here to help. Let’s work together to build a thriving workplace where leadership flourishes and employees feel empowered to grow and excel.