Executive Summary
The Opportunity: Anyone in today’s workforce can benefit from tools that help them be strategic about their limited resources and strengthen both personal and professional relationships through clear and kind communication.
The Offer: A 90-minute Boundaries Masterclass designed to help professionals develop healthy boundaries, prevent burnout, communicate clearly (at home and at work), and focus their energy where it matters most.
The Business Case
With nearly half of today’s employees spending about a quarter of their time unproductively (according to a Wrike global workforce survey), and an excessive amount of resources being wasted on interpersonal conflict and emotional dysregulation (per The Harvard Gazette), it’s clear that workers would greatly benefit from improved emotional competence and strategic frameworks for time and energy management.
Program Overview
Unlike traditional workplace trainings that focus on rote time management or assertiveness techniques, this masterclass addresses the somatic and emotional foundation that makes healthy boundaries accessible and sustainable, while also providing a supportive framework for implementation: the facilitator’s signature GATES Method.
Blending somatic practices, role-play, workplace scenarios, and integration techniques, the session is carefully crafted to ensure that attendees leave with tools they can apply immediately.
Key Learning Outcomes
After completing this 90-minute interactive training, participants will be equipped to:
- Recognize early signals of overload – using body-based awareness practices, preventing burnout before it happens.
- Communicate boundaries with confidence and compassion – reducing conflict while managing resources and strengthening personal and professional relationships.
- Build trust and accountability – consistently honoring commitments to themselves and others.
- Shift from people-pleasing to strategic focus – prioritizing the tasks and relationships that matter most.
Alignment with Global Workplace EQ Priorities
Based on the World Economic Forum’s “Future of Jobs” report, this training directly addresses 8 of the 15 most desired workforce skills: Resilience, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Empathy, People Management, Service Orientation, Resource Management, and Dependability.
ROI & Logistics for Organizations
In addition to increased productivity, reduced burnout, and stronger team dynamics – this training serves as a valuable enhancement in personal, professional, and leadership development for your most valued team members.
Format Options
- In-person workshop (recommended for maximum engagement and experiential practice)
- Virtual delivery (if preferred for broader access)
Class Size
- Optimal: 6-12 participants (allows for interactive exercises and personalized attention)
- Can accommodate up to 24 with modified format
Investment
Workshop Package – (contact to discuss pricing)
90-minute interactive workshop + professional handout materials (GATES Method overview + Centering Practice guide)
Workshop + Follow-up – (recommended – contact to discuss pricing)
90-minute workshop + handout materials + 30-minute virtual Q&A session for interested participants (2-3 weeks post-training)
Workshop + Follow-up + Customization – (contact to discuss pricing)
Workshop and materials customized for specific team dynamics or targets.
Why This Matters Now
Professionals know that their wellbeing is tied to their productivity, but so many are lacking the tools that support both their wellbeing AND their productivity.
With an increasing number of bids for our attention bombarding us HOURLY, those who know how to filter the noise with their “No”s, be selective with their “Yes”es, and prioritize their focus, are the ones who are really thriving and becoming valuable, strategic assets to their teams.
About the Facilitator
Mariya Graestone (aka Love Coach Mariya) is a personal development coach specializing in healthy boundaries and empowered compassion.
With over 10 years of coaching experience, she has developed the GATES Method for helping individuals move beyond people-pleasing patterns to enhanced relational health and strategic resource management.
Client Testimonials
“I was really struggling with acknowledging and expressing the need for boundaries.”
“Discovered how significant and loving it is to pause and respond with intention and mindfulness.”
“I really appreciated the depth of discussion.”
Next Steps
I’d love to discuss how we might implement this masterclass to serve your organization’s personal & professional development goals. Please reach out to set up a brief call.
Contact:
Mariya Graestone
connect@mariyagraestone.com
Mariya Graestone 