Empowering Organizations From Within

Building and sustaining a strong culture through intentional conversations

How It Works

The StepBack System™

We start by understanding what matters most to your team—then guide engaging sessions that keep your culture aligned and your team connected, motivated, and performing at their best. Along the way, our consulting support ensures that StepBacks fit seamlessly into your team’s existing structure and goals.

The Engine: StepBack Sessions

Intentional conversations designed to bring culture to life with actionable tools to align behaviors.

The Resource: Digital Library

Curated sessions to empower your leaders to lead their own StepBacks.

The Rhythm: Consistent and Efficient

15-30 minute conversations integrated into your regular meeting cadence.

Outcomes:

Shared Success

Testimonials That Reflect Our Impact

We started using StepBacks in our team meetings a couple months ago. It has been so great to see the engagement level of the team increase in a virtual meeting. I love how the video component always is able to bring thoughts to the surface for the team. What has been really cool has been to see members of the team bring up the StepBacks later in the week or month and talk about their thoughts on them or how they have used the tool slide after the meeting. If you are looking for a way to get better engagement in meetings and have real conversations that help individuals grow personally and professionally StepBacks are the way to go.

Brady SimpsonSenior Manager of Customer Success at Submittable

StepBack Sessions have had an outstanding impact on the team, fostering a more open and effective communication culture. By providing valuable tools and strategies, these sessions have enabled team members to express themselves clearly, listen actively, and collaborate more efficiently. As a result, the team has experienced improvement in their overall well-being, and a stronger sense of mutual support. Team members are engaged, and productive, driving the team toward greater success.

Dominic DeCaroWashington Trust Bank VP

EMI and their StepBack Library have become an indispensable part of our toolkit—a true time-saving gift for anyone who values both efficiency and depth. The Library consistently delivers straightforward, powerful content paired with thought-provoking questions that spark meaningful dialogue, connection, and awareness. The intuitive structure allows us to quickly find just the right piece. It’s like having a Netflix for facilitation—except every session comes with proactive well-being. As a team of coaches and facilitators juggling a million things at once, the StepBack Library has reclaimed hours of prep time and increased the quality of our engagements. It has helped our team show up sharper, more present, and more confident in delivering transformative experiences. If you're a coach, facilitator, or HR professional looking to elevate your impact while staying focused on what really matters—people and behavior—EMI’s StepBack Library is a must.

Jill MacauleyChief Operating Officer, Behavioral Essentials

Keynote Speaking

Most keynotes inspire for about 24 hours. Ours are built differently. Rather than talking at your audience, we guide them through structured moments of reflection and dialogue that create real connection — to the message, to each other, and to how they want to show up every day.

Ideal for leadership summits, all-hands meetings, and conferences, our sessions leave people more aware, more aligned, and better equipped to move forward together.