Our Services

Q: What are PH&D Skills and how do they differ from "soft skills"?

PH&D stands for Professional, Human, and Durable skills. We use this proprietary framework because the term “soft skills” undermines the importance of these critical competencies. Professional Skills: Workplace fundamentals like strategic thinking, communication, and problem-solving. Human Skills: Interactional abilities like emotional intelligence, empathy, and conflict resolution. Durable Skills: Traits that stand the test of time, such as resilience and adaptability, which remain relevant even as technology changes

Q: Do you offer virtual training options?

Yes. We align our delivery methods with the reality of the modern workplace. We offer fully virtual and hybrid programs designed to match your team’s logistics. Because our PH&D framework emphasizes adaptability and communication , our virtual sessions are structured to be highly interactive, ensuring participants develop these “Human Skills” effectively even in a remote environment. Whether on-site or online, we build “personalized pathways” to fit your organization’s specific needs.

Q: How is this different from standard corporate training or online courses?

We do not use pre-packaged, “off-the-shelf” content. Most online training focuses on passive consumption. CoreTalent U focuses on active development and leadership development. We start with a needs assessment to identify your team’s specific gaps, then build a custom curriculum. Whether it is a half-day workshop or a 12-month series, the content is tailored to your organization’s specific culture and goals.

Tailored programs for teams, leadership development, and organizations. No cookie-cutter solutions.

COLLEGIATE TEAMS

From Field to Firm

We help student-athletes translate the discipline, teamwork, and mindset of sports into career success.

Sessions are customized for each team and can range from 60-minute sessions to ongoing series integrated into athletic programs.

INDIVIDUALS

Emerging Professionals

Our one-on-one and small group coaching helps emerging professionals sharpen the human skills that set them apart.

Session lengths are flexible—from focused skill sessions to extended coaching packages.

ORGANIZATIONS

Culture & Performance

We collaborate with organizations to strengthen workplace culture and performance through practical skill development.

Programs are designed around your needs, available as half-day workshops, series, or custom development plans. We understand every client has unique goals. Let’s design a cost-effective program that fits you and builds a lasting impact.

Speaking & Events

Shane provides professional speaking services tailored towards leadership development at conferences, luncheons, and corporate dinners, delivering presentations that are engaging, humorous, and actionable.

Keynote Addresses

Shane delivers high-energy opening or closing keynotes for conferences, annual kick-offs, and corporate retreats. He blends 30 years of coaching humor with hard-hitting leadership research.

Luncheons & Short Talks

Need a speaker for a chamber meeting, awards banquet, or executive dinner? Shane offers concise, high-impact talks (20-45 mins) designed specifically for tighter agendas.

Customized Topics

While popular frameworks include "The PH&D Advantage" and "From Field to Firm," Shane doesn't deliver canned speeches. He tailors his message to align with your specific event theme and audience goals.

Don't Just Take Our Word

"Shane's sessions challenged us to think beyond the obvious and approach strategy with creativity and purpose."

Brittany Bowman

Program & Events Coordinator, Greater Mankato Growth

“PH& D was a great way to assess our team off the field. With their evaluations we were able to see areas we can improve upon in conflict management, critical thinking, decision making and problem solving. By being aware of these soft skills we not only grow as softball athletes and teammates but as humans and leaders.”

Kristle Wolcott

Head Softball Coach, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Common Questions

What are PH&D Skills and how do they differ from "soft skills"?

PH&D stands for Professional, Human, and Durable skills. We use this proprietary framework because the term “soft skills” undermines the importance of these critical competencies. Professional Skills: Workplace fundamentals like strategic thinking, communication, and problem-solving. Human Skills: Interactional abilities like emotional intelligence, empathy, and conflict resolution. Durable Skills: Traits that stand the test of time, such as resilience and adaptability, which remain relevant even as technology changes

Do you offer virtual training options?

Yes. We align our delivery methods with the reality of the modern workplace. We offer fully virtual and hybrid programs designed to match your team’s logistics. Because our PH&D framework emphasizes adaptability and communication , our virtual sessions are structured to be highly interactive, ensuring participants develop these “Human Skills” effectively even in a remote environment. Whether on-site or online, we build “personalized pathways” to fit your organization’s specific needs.

Does CoreTalent U only work with student-athletes?

No, our training is applicable to any high-performance environment. While our “From Field to Firm” program is specifically designed for student-athletes transitioning to careers, the underlying curriculum focuses on universal human skills—resilience, emotional intelligence, and communication. We actively work with corporate teams and emerging professionals who need to close the gap between technical knowledge and leadership capability.

What is the AKA Model of coaching?

The AKA Model is our proprietary framework representing Awareness, Knowledge, and Action. It is a pillar in the application of our services.

Awareness: Identifying blind spots and current baselines.

Knowledge: Providing the cognitive tools and strategies to improve.

Action: Using simulation and repetition to turn concepts into permanent behaviors. This ensures participants don’t just learn a theory, but actually change their habits.

How is this different from standard corporate training or online courses?

We do not use pre-packaged, “off-the-shelf” content. Most online training focuses on passive consumption. CoreTalent U focuses on active development and leadership development. We start with a needs assessment to identify your team’s specific gaps, then build a custom curriculum. Whether it is a half-day workshop or a 12-month series, the content is tailored to your organization’s specific culture and goals.

No One Size Fits All Solutions.

We understand that every budget and timeline is unique. Whether you need a single half-day workshop or a year-long development series, we build the program around your goals—not a pre-set curriculum.

Your Timeline

From a 60-minute lunch & learn to a 12-month development series.

Your Goals

We don't recycle content. We build the curriculum around your specific gaps.

Your Budget

Scalable solutions designed to fit your resources, not break them.