Simplifying and improving relationships at work

1. Letting Go of Stuff®
Secrets To Simplify and Improve
Relationships At Work
A Workshop For Employee Development
InsideOut Learning, Inc.
5850 Eubank Blvd., Suite B49 #108
Albuquerque, NM
505-340-3711
info@LettingGoPro.com
Letting Go of Stuff® is a registered trademark of InsideOut Learning, Inc.

2. Letting Go of Stuff®
An Employee Development Program
Mission: To provide methods and information
to individuals and organizations that will allow
for positive growth and developmental changes...
from the InsideOut.
Letting Go of Stuff® Ultimately:
• Increases Productivity
• Improves Inter-office relationships
• Enhances Morale
• Supplements Existing In-house Programs
Letting Go of Stuff® Overall Objectives:
1. Learn The 7 Secrets For Letting Go – In The Office
2. Reduce Daily Stress With The Self Managing Grid
3. What’s Attitude Got To Do With It?
4. Better Manage Unhealthy Relationships At Work
5. Let Go Of Anger, Resentment, Guilt – FROM THE PAST
(bullet 5 is especially good for tenured employees)
“Your presentation {Letting Go of Stuff] was right on target. …the staff felt that this was the best
retreat we have ever had.” -W. Stuart Crine, Director Dept. Of Commerce & Insurance, TN

3. Letting Go of Stuff®
An Employee Development Program
Ways To Offer Letting Go of Stuff®
As a “full or half day” workshop
As a “keynote” speech
As a “brown bag lunch” session
As a “coaching series” for employees
As a “department or executive retreat”
What Are My Next Steps?
Contact Us - to discuss your interest
Call 505-340-3711 to get started on offering
Letting Go of Stuff® to your employees – today!!
Or email us at: info@LettingGoPro.com
Letting Go of Stuff® is a registered trademark of InsideOut Learning, Inc.

4. Letting Go of Stuff®
An Employee Development Program
One Day Sample Agenda For Letting Go of Stuff®
(each session is tailored to the client)
Welcome / Introduction
Letting Go Defined - Stuff Defined (discussion)
What Letting Go of Stuff® Means – In The Office (interactive)
Break
How You Do Anything, Is How You Do Everything (discussion)
Applying The Self Managing Grid (chapter 8) (interactive/discussion)
Lunch
Breaking The Mold – Getting Unstuck (interactive)
Break
Thinking Differently – Being Better (discussion/interactive)
Transitioning Back To Work (interactive)
End of Day

5. Letting Go of Stuff®
An Employee Development Program
About Your Facilitator
The Nation’s leading expert on Letting Go of Stuff®, Darren L. Johnson is an
author, speaker, consultant, personal development and coach.
Education: American University, Washington, DC
Masters in Organization Development & Behavior
Speech Topic: Letting Go of Stuff
Categories: Diversity, Change, Leadership, Employee Development
Experience: Over 25 years of experience as a manager, trainer, coach
Publications: Letting Go of Stuff: Powerful Secrets To Simplify Your Life
101 Ways To Improve Your Life (contributing author)
The Art of Letting Go of Stuff (CD audio)
Numerous articles on Letting Go of Stuff®
Partial Client List Focus
City of Franklin, TN Diversity & Letting Go of Stuff
Town of Stratford, CT Letting Go of Stuff - Office Relationships
San Antonio School System Keynote-Office Relationships
Georgia DFCS/Jim Casey - St. Louis Letting Go of Stuff – One Day Seminar
Tennessee Department of Labor Letting Go of Stuff Seminar/Book
Rotary International (RYLA) Keynote-Leadership & Letting Go
Sara Lee Corporation - North Carolina Executive Retreat-Letting Go of Stuff
National Minority AIDS Council - DC System Redesign (18 month process)
Thomas Nelson Publishing Diversity Initiatives / Training
TN State University - NELD Leadership & Letting Go of Stuff
TN Dept. of Health Diversity & Letting Go of Stuff
Cal State/Poly - CA Training-Handling Difficult People
Client Comments
“Darren Johnson is an architect with a different type of skill, his a not a builder of houses, but a
builder of lives. His unique way of getting people to enjoy life is getting results.”
– Gwendolyn Baines, TN Tribune
“You were able to motivate, inspire, and galvanize our group into an effective working team.”
- Beverly Bass, Executive Director MCCHA
"I have experienced a complete metamorphosis. I have just followed the simple suggestions you
made about personal improvement and development, and a miracle has taken place. Thank you
again for your instructions and directions."
- Bobbi Sue Jones, One-on-One Coaching Client

6. The Book That
Supports The Learning
Type: Soft back
Size: 5 x 7; 191 pages; and only half an inch thick
Easily fits in a side coat pocket or hand bag
Categories: Self Help; Health & Wellness; Business
Fun, inspiring, insightful, well written and organized
Makes great gifts for clients, sales staff, and trainers
"I purchased this book for all the employees that I oversee in a government setting (100+). You
find yourself living a more balanced and less stressful life just by letting go of stuff you cannot
change and have absolutely no control over."
- A. Franklin, TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development

7. Letting Go of Stuff®
An Employee Development Program
7 Reasons Why You Should Offer The Book
Letting Go of Stuff®
To Each Employee Prior To The Training
1- To allow one to become familiar with content
2- To allow one to experience the exercises, prior
3- To deepen the understanding of training content
4- Reduce the retention quotient during the training
5- Create a buzz among employees about letting go
6- The buzz heightens awareness about letting go and
heightened awareness leads to increased
understanding
7- If one can’t make it, they will still have the tools
and be able to speak the language of letting go
“I found the concepts in "Letting Go of Stuff" easy to do, wise and smart, practical,
enjoyable; while at the same time substantive and relevant. The book is an excellent tool.”
- Z. George, Nashville, TN

8. Book Review Excerpts About
Letting Go of Stuff®
The Mindquest Review of Books
"Akin to living atop a toxic waste dump, our inner brain flow of thoughts
and certain relationships could be affecting our plans and happiness. The
powerful book contains entertaining write-down exercises, uplifting
personal stories, and proven methods for climbing out of any toxic rut and
enjoying a more rewarding life.
From [the author’s] background and research was birthed a new world of
opportunity - a fresh, healthy strategy fit for any reader."
Small Press Bookwatch
"Very highly recommended, Letting Go of Stuff: Powerful Secrets To
Simplify Your Life by life coach and inspirational speaker Darren L.
Johnson is a notable contribution for all readers wishing for practical
guidance to self discovery and truly living a simple but satisfying life. …is a
superbly written, thorough, and inspiring guide to the wisdom required for
the "good life," the problems of habitual tendencies, the value of love, the
daily drama of life, the influences of attitude, prioritizing the challenges of
careers, and so much more."
Kam Williams as Published in Philadelphia Sun Newspaper
"This well-designed self-help manual outlines seven steps to a new you. I'll
simply say this for Letting Go of Stuff: I would suspect that anybody already
highly-enough motivated to purchase the book is likely to find it a
worthwhile read. For it is written in an intelligent and engaging style, which
will all but cattle prod willing participants out of complacency and onto a
path of self-improvement and self-realization."

9. About
The
Author…