Elephants, Dead Fish, and Hairballs
How to Untangle the Most Difficult Conversations
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 12-4 PM EST
Every team has them — the elephants in the room no one wants to name, the dead fish that quietly stink up the culture, and the hairballs of confusion and frustration that stifle creativity and contribution. Avoiding these conversations doesn’t make them disappear; it only shuts down communication on the team, or worse, turns the culture toxic.
In this 4-hour, interactive workshop, we’ll explore a proven framework for naming and transforming the hardest conversations in your (or your clients’) organization. Building on Airbnb’s Elephants, Dead Fish, and Vomit model (2017) and blending it with Jim Rough’s Dynamic Facilitation method, participants will learn how to turn discomfort into direction — surfacing unspoken truths, finding shared understanding, and moving from tension to action.
$199 / $149 Early Bird (expires February 20)
In this 4-hour, interactive workshop, we’ll explore a proven framework for naming and transforming the hardest conversations in your (or your clients’) organization. Building on Airbnb’s Elephants, Dead Fish, and Vomit model (2017) and blending it with Jim Rough’s Dynamic Facilitation method, participants will learn how to turn discomfort into direction — surfacing unspoken truths, finding shared understanding, and moving from tension to action.
$199 / $149 Early Bird (expires February 20)
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TAKEAWAYSThrough a mix of graphic facilitation and peer coaching, participants will walk away with:
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WHO SHOULD ATTENDThis workshop is designed for team leaders, facilitators, coaches, consultants and change agents who are ready to face the mess and transform it into a foundation for a stronger, more transparent, and aligned team culture.
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YOUR INSTRUCTORJoran Slane Oppelt is an acclaimed author, coach, and consultant with over 15 years of experience guiding individuals and organizations toward achieving their highest potential.
He is a Senior Consultant at The Grove Consultants International and the founder of Illustrious Consulting. He is the author of Visionary Leadership, Facilitation: A Human-Centered Guide to the Art of Collaboration, and the forthcoming OKRs 1.0: How to Facilitate Your Goals Using Objectives and Key Results. |
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
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“This workshop offered meaningful insights based on real, hands-on experiences. These tools are a must have for every leader, facilitator, consultant, or individual who is interested in how to model what a connected, engaged, high-performing organization could look like with the proper application and consistent practice.”
- Hermeka Ray |
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“Joran is an exceptionally prepared facilitator. He brought the session to life visually—especially through a clear, well-structured Mural board. Joran leads with warmth and clarity, shares practical tips throughout, and creates a great rhythm of collaboration. He creates the kind of environment where people feel supported and do their best thinking.”
- Sarah Spencer, International Forum of Visual Practitioners |
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“This workshop was a great way to learn engaging tools to address team challenges. The highly interactive approach gave me a chance to practice new strategies, leaving me feeling ready and excited to put these tools to use!”
- Golder Goldstein |
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“Joran was one of the best facilitators I have ever benefited from. I took a lot away from the workshop beyond the content – facilitation style, courage, effective use of silence, acknowledgement when someone shared something that was vulnerable or difficult to say out loud. Joran has a gift and is using his best talents in his work.”
- Jessica Neal, Jefferson Health |
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“Our work with Illustrious helped promote conversations in the company we would not otherwise have had. The focus that was brought to our team was tremendous. We are on a better trajectory, and our day-to-day is better pointed at our strategic goals.”
- Cody Adelizzi, Chief of Staff, Halo Investing |
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