Change begins with a story
Neuroscience shows stories shape everything - from what we think, to what we do.
The New Quo is a leadership development and behavior change training company. We’ve helped over 14,000 current and emerging leaders discover their unique leadership stories to better communicate change and navigate difference within their teams and organizations through live trainings and online courses. Our training model incorporates neuroscience, DEI best practices, narrative intelligence, and humor to change behavior for the better.
Leaders are storytellers — and everyone has a leadership story.
Science shows the profound influence of stories on our thoughts and behaviors, and leadership is the practice of using stories to motivate others into action. Your leadership story, developed from your life's pivotal moments of change, serves as a tool to build trust in your relationships, inspire and guide others toward a shared vision, and expresses your values, beliefs, experiences, and goals during times of change. Our trainings and services can help you discover your own unique leadership story, and help you use it to build trust and collaboration to rally people to take action and embrace a new perspective during times of change.
It transcends the stereotypes of what we are taught about leadership, and is based on mentorship, inspiration, and collaboration over appearance, titles, and status. Your leadership story can be used in various interpersonal communications, from conversations and meetings to presentations and interviews.
services
Live trainings and courses: dynamic and engaging training for groups and teams focused on leadership development and change management.
Keynotes: entertaining keynotes on the topics of leadership, behavior change, and DEI
Facilitated conversations: team building and engagement through meaningful facilitated conversations.
Consulting: strategy, resources, and support for organizational goal setting and change management of internal communication practices with a simple collaboration process.
Hey! I’m Christina Blacken, Founder of The New Quo
Reclaiming the wisdom and purpose within my life story became my secret weapon, like finding a cheat code for connecting with and motivating others toward change.
I’m an expert in how our story rituals and habits shape our beliefs and behaviors within relationships, cultures, and societies.
As a performer and storyteller, my trainings, public speaking, and workshops don't just inspire participants - they leave them with actionable insights that change their beliefs, perspectives, and work going forward. I’ve helped 14,000 leaders across 9 industries discover the power in their stories. Your story is your leadership power to create change, and I’m here to show you how.
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Your Story is Your Leadership Superpower