Frequently Asked Questions

About J. Myrtle Training & Development Partners

1. What does J. Myrtle Training & Development Partners do?

J. Myrtle Training & Development Partners helps organizations develop stronger leaders, improve communication, and build teams that thrive. Through leadership development, interactive workshops, keynote presentations, team development, and customized training solutions, we equip people with practical tools they can apply immediately in the workplace.

Our goal is to help organizations turn potential into performance by creating greater clarity, accountability, trust, and collaboration.

2. Who do you work with?

We partner with organizations that want to invest in their people and improve workplace performance. Our services are designed for HR and Learning & Development teams, business owners, managers, emerging leaders, department heads, and teams navigating growth or change.

Whether you are developing new managers, strengthening an established leadership team, or addressing communication challenges, we can tailor an experience to your organization's needs.

3. What makes J. Myrtle different from other training providers?

We believe effective leadership development must go beyond theory. Our approach combines research-informed learning principles, practical workplace applications, interactive activities, and real-world scenarios to help participants translate new knowledge into everyday behaviors.

Rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, we focus on the challenges your people actually face and provide tools they can use to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and intention.

The MYRTLE Model

4. What is the MYRTLE Model?

The MYRTLE Model is a people-centered leadership framework developed by Heather Baty, M.Ed., founder of J. Myrtle Training & Development Partners. It helps leaders build stronger workplace relationships and improve team performance through intentional leadership practices.

The framework emphasizes:

• M — Model the Way

• Y — Your Expectations

• R — Recognize Accountability

• T — Transparency

• L — Leverage Resources

• E — Emotional Intelligence

The model helps leaders recognize how their everyday behaviors influence trust, communication, accountability, and the environment in which people work.

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5. What does people-centered leadership mean?

People-centered leadership means recognizing that organizational results and employee experiences are connected. It involves setting clear expectations, communicating transparently, building trust, providing meaningful feedback, and helping people use their strengths to succeed.

It is not about lowering standards or avoiding difficult conversations. It is about creating the conditions in which people understand what is expected of them, feel supported in meeting those expectations, and are held accountable in constructive ways.

6. Is the MYRTLE Model based on neuroscience?

The MYRTLE Model incorporates insights from neuroscience, psychology, and learning science to inform practical leadership behaviors. These disciplines help us explore how stress, emotional responses, trust, feedback, and clarity can influence workplace interactions and decision-making.

Our training translates relevant research into practical strategies leaders can use. We distinguish between established research findings and practical applications, recognizing that individual experiences and organizational outcomes vary.

Training, Workshops, and Speaking

7. What types of training and development services do you offer?

We offer a range of services to support leadership growth and organizational effectiveness, including:

• Leadership keynotes and presentations

• Interactive leadership development workshops

• Customized corporate training

• Difficult conversation and communication skills training

• Team development and collaboration experiences

• Strengths-based team development

• Learning and development consulting and instructional design support

Each engagement is tailored to the organization's goals, audience, and desired outcomes.

8. Do you offer customized workshops?

Yes! We believe training is most effective when it addresses real workplace challenges. We work with you to understand your organization's goals, identify skill gaps, and develop a learning experience relevant to your team's needs.

Whether you are addressing communication breakdowns, strengthening accountability, improving customer interactions, or preparing leaders for new responsibilities, we can customize the content, activities, and scenarios to reflect your workplace.

9. Do you offer keynote presentations or shorter sessions?

Yes. We offer keynote presentations, short learning sessions, and longer interactive workshops, depending on your event and objectives.

Options may include a 60-minute introduction to the MYRTLE Model, a focused leadership session, or a half-day workshop with opportunities for discussion, practice, and application. We can also discuss other formats to meet your needs.

10. Can you facilitate training virtually or in person?

Yes. We offer virtual and in-person training options, depending on the program, audience, and location. We work with you to determine the best format for your participants and learning objectives.

11. Do you provide training for teams outside Florida?

Yes. We can work with organizations beyond the Sarasota and Bradenton area through virtual engagements and, when appropriate, in-person events. Contact us to discuss your location, scheduling needs, and travel requirements.

Booking and Pricing

12. How much do your training and development services cost?

Pricing depends on the type of engagement, session length, customization requirements, delivery format, and audience size. We offer options ranging from shorter presentations to customized workshops and ongoing development partnerships. See our service page for more information.

Contact us to discuss your goals and receive a proposal tailored to your organization's needs.

13. How do we get started?

Getting started is simple. Contact us to schedule an initial conversation about your organization's goals, current challenges, and desired outcomes. We'll discuss potential solutions and recommend an approach that fits your needs, timeline, and budget.

14. How far in advance should we book a workshop or keynote?

We recommend reaching out as early as possible, especially if you are planning a conference, leadership retreat, annual meeting, or organization-wide training initiative. Availability varies, but we will work with you to identify a suitable date and preparation timeline.

15. Can you help us determine which training program is right for our organization?

Absolutely. You don't need to have a fully developed training plan before contacting us. We can discuss the challenges you're experiencing, the behaviors you want to strengthen, and the outcomes you're hoping to achieve. From there, we can explore the most appropriate workshop, keynote, or customized development experience.