Brian Brockhoff

About Brian Brockhoff

Words to describe me. Husband. Dad. Grandpa x2. Son. Believer. Friend. L&D Pro. Author. Podcaster. Blogger. Ordained Minister. Community Partner. Mentor. Music Lover. Graphic Designer. Photographer. Artist. Listener. Embracer of Life.Words to describe my work.People-Driven. Passionate. Fun. Creative. Collaborative. Developer. Empathetic. Focused. Goal Oriented. • Author/co-author of Gapology, IMBAR, Speed of Purpose, Gapology Inspirations Vol.1, Gapology Inspirations Vol.2, and Gapology Inspirations Vol.3• Contributing Author/Book Designer of Unraveled, The Face of Adversity, How to 4C Positive Change in Your Life, The Power of Plan B • Clifton Strengths: Empathy, Belief, Developer, Responsibility, ConnectednessMy expertise includes:• Identifying and Closing Performance Gaps• Large, Medium, and Small Group Facilitation• Professional Writing & Podcasting• Instructional Design• E-Learning (LMS) design• Multi-Unit Sales Leadership • Coaching and Leadership Development• P&L Management and Action Planning• Customer Service Excellence• Market Specific Leadership Development • High Engagement and Accountability Programs• Recruiting, Hiring, Development, and Mentoring of Talent• Social Media Management• Photography, Photo Editing, Video Production, Audio Recording• Graphic Designer and Abstract ArtistWhen I am not working, I love learning new skills, writing inspirational blogs, spinning records, and hiking with my smart, beautiful, and amazing wife. I am also the proud father of three talented and strong young men and grandfather of two.

Experience

1. Learning and Development Partner

   UNFI

   Jul 2022 — Present · Shawnee, KS, US

   Driving transformative leadership growth through innovative learning solutions.• Design and deliver leadership development programs from concept to execution, including needs assessments, instructional design, and engaging presentation materials.• Manage end-to-end deployment of programs; developing communication strategies, overseeing program logistics, facilitating sessions, coaching leaders, and implementing robust measurement and evaluation frameworks.• Customize learning experiences to resonate with diverse audiences across functions and leadership levels, ensuring relevance and impact.• Apply experiential learning best practices; scenario-based exercises, storytelling, and real-world examples to foster engagement and enable practical application of skills.• Expand expertise in business operations and blended learning techniques, staying ahead of leadership development trends to deliver cutting-edge solutions.• Collect insights and feedback to identify leadership strengths, address development gaps, and continuously improve learning interventions.• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders to align programs with business priorities and drive successful knowledge transfer and upskilling.Core Focus: Empowering leaders to thrive in dynamic environments through strategic learning design, facilitation excellence, and data-driven program improvement.• Facilitates and conducts training on key leadership behaviors, selling skills, and competencies for various associate populations within Sales and Services Divisions

Education

• Academy of Holy Angels

  High School Diploma

• Rasmussen University

  Business

  1985

Skills

• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Strategy
• Teamwork
• Team Building
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Leadership
• Social Media
• Organizational Development
• Coaching
• Employee Training
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Social Networking
• Blogging
• Training
• Editing
• Strategic Planning
• Team Leadership
• Strategic Communications
• Copywriting
• Retail
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• Instructional Design