The 3 Vital Questions® - Empower2Evolve

"Where are you putting your focus?"

The answer to this question determines whether you will be stuck in reactive, everyday drama or move toward resourceful, resilient, and innovative relationships that improve organizational outcomes. This course teaches participants how to drastically transform their workplace experiences by applying the 3 Vital Questions® (3VQ) and The Power of TED* (The Empowerment Dynamic) frameworks®. Participants will learn to catch themselves sooner in their reactive drama and communicate in new, empowering ways.

What You Will Learn

Unlock the Power of Your Mindset

We’ll start by exploring the concept of your personal “operating system” and the high cost of drama in your professional and personal life. You’ll learn how your focus dictates your inner state and behavior—a powerful feedback loop known as the FISBE. This foundational unit introduces you to two basic mindsets: the Problem Orientation and the Outcome Orientation, and helps you become aware of your own default tendencies when faced with challenges. This awareness is the first step toward conscious, deliberate change.

Mastering Your Relationships and Roles

This is where you’ll gain profound insights into your interpersonal relationships. We will delve into Vital Question #2: “How are you relating?” and shine a light on the roles we all play in the dreaded Drama Triangle (DDT)—the Victim, the Persecutor, and the Rescuer. More importantly, you will be introduced to The Empowerment Dynamic (TED*), the antidote to these toxic roles. You will learn the three empowering roles of the Creator, the Challenger, and the Coach. You’ll gain practical tools to catch yourself in a reactive drama and consciously make the shift into these resourceful, resilient roles.

Take Creative Action

The final, crucial step is to explore Vital Question #3: “What actions are you taking?”. We move beyond intention and into action. You’ll learn about the magic of dynamic tension—the creative force between your current reality and your desired outcome. You’ll be equipped with a simple, yet powerful, 5-step action planning process to identify “baby steps” that move you closer to what you want to create. This hands-on, strategic approach will empower you to make decisions and create outcomes in a way that is both effective and sustainable.

What's Included?

Course Workbook: A comprehensive guide to navigate the course material and capture your personal journey of discovery and growth.
Exercises & Assessments: Practical exercises and self-assessments are designed to help you immediately apply what you learn to your daily life.
Downloadable Resources: A curated collection of tools and resources to support your continuous learning and provide creative, courageous paths to personal and professional fulfillment.

Delivery Format

The 3 Vital Questions® program is a core part of our larger Evolve2LEAD curriculum. It can be delivered by itself in two flexible formats to suit your needs:

Ready to Trade Drama for Purpose?

The journey to becoming an authentic, influential leader is a choice. You can continue to be managed by unseen drama, or you can choose to manage your response and co-create a new reality. The 3 Vital Questions® training empowers you with the self-awareness, tools, and confidence to make that shift.

Ready to embrace the journey of a lifetime? Schedule a complimentary consultation today to learn how the 3 Vital Questions® can transform your leadership.

A Tribute to the Creator

We would like to pay homage to the creator of The Empowerment Dynamic®, David Emerald, who passed away in 2025. David was a true “Creator” in every sense of the word, and he always saw the Creator in everyone he met. He and Donna Zajonic generously trained both of us, and countless other coaches and trainers, to carry on the work that he so passionately inspired us to live every day. His legacy lives on through the profound impact of this framework on leaders and teams around the world.

EMPOWER2Evolve is proud to use The 3 Vital Questions framework with the permission of both David Emerald and the Bainbridge Leadership Center LLC, www.TheEmpowermentDynamic.com.