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I help HR leaders find and fix issues that cause good employees to check out.

For over a decade, Scott Szenasi has been helping organizations like NASA and UnitedHealth Group improve employee engagement and team performance.

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You already know which teams are underperforming. Here’s why nothing has changed.

You don’t have a talent problem. You have a team performance problem.

As an HR leader, you probably know exactly what’s broken: the manager who won’t have hard conversations, the team where one person dominates every meeting and everyone else is doing the bare minimum, the conflict that never gets resolved but keeps simmering below the surface …

You know what needs to happen. You just don’t have the bandwidth or the in-house expertise to go in and actually fix it.

Your plate is already full. Benefits. Compliance. Recruitment. Dealing with employee issues that managers should be taking care themselves. Your trainers are at capacity with onboarding and required compliance training.

So the problems don’t get fixed. Employee issues are not the top priority for the COO or the CEO.

You spend budget on a one-day seminar that generates good survey scores, but you know six weeks later nothing will have changed.

What you actually need isn’t another training program. You need someone who can:

  1. Diagnose what’s really blocking your teams
  2. Translate those problems into the financial and operational metrics your COO and CEO care about
  3. Fix the root causes, not just teach concepts
  4. Deliver visible, measurable results, not just promises
  5. Be your behind-the-scenes secret weapon to make you look like the strategic partner you are


That’s what I do.

Here’s how Scott Szenasi can help you fix what’s not working.

Over the past decade-plus, I developed and delivered leadership and team programs at NASA and WellMed (part of UnitedHealth Group), working with everyone from doctors, VPs, and clinic managers to frontline staff. And, yes, even astronauts. More importantly, I spent years sitting inside large organizations watching smart leaders spend real money on team development that didn’t change behavior. I know exactly why it fails. And I built a system specifically designed to fix that.

I call it The 4 Keys to Teaching the Thing that Can’t Be Taught. It’s a model for creating lasting behavior change on teams, and it’s based on one insight most training completely ignores: it’s not about what you teach. It’s about how.

Most team development fails to create lasting behavior change because it follows a classroom model in a context that requires a practice model. I’ll show you the difference, and why it matters for every initiative … if you want to show a positive ROI.

COMING SOON: Download The 4 Keys to Teaching the Thing that Can’t Be Taught (It’s a quick read. And it will change how you evaluate every leadership development investment your organization makes.)

If what you’ve read sounds familiar … if you can already name the teams and managers you’re most worried about … I’d welcome a short conversation. Not a sales pitch. A diagnostic discussion about what’s actually going on and whether there’s a fit.

It’s not rocket science. (I should know. I worked at NASA!) But you need someone who knows how to turn the right theory into real, lasting change.

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About Scott

Scott Szenasi gets it.

He’s been there—starting his first managerial job as a high-performing contributor who quickly learned that leading others takes more than personal success. After seeing his team’s motivation dip, Scott discovered how to unlock individual strengths, create clarity, and give people the support they need to thrive.

Now, with over 30 years of experience working with organizations like NASA, UnitedHealth Group, and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Scott helps leaders like you build empowered, high-impact teams. His workshops and keynotes offer real-world strategies to boost engagement, inspire accountability, and create a culture where everyone is set up to succeed—and exceed expectations.

When he’s not building stronger teams, you can find Scott writing his novel, performing standup comedy, or vibing to 80’s music.

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Scott’s Performance Accelerator SystemTM

I help business leaders reduce quiet quitting and turnover so they can improve team performance and profitability.

What is the Performance AcceleratorTM?

Everybody thinks that a full-day workshop—where the whole team steps away from important work—sends the message that the company is serious about improving its culture. 

But in reality, sustained, continual messaging and practice around culture—integrated into important work the team is actually being paid to do—sends the message that the company is serious about improving its culture.

A toxic workplace environment causes good employees to check out mentally or even leave your company. This costs you money!

After more than 10 years in leadership development at NASA and WellMed, Scott pulled all his knowledge and experience together and developed a performance improvement system based on evaluating (& improving) 3 things: trust, conflict, and leadership behaviors.

This is different than anything you’ve tried before. Instead of an 8-hour firehose of information that the manager won’t know how to incorporate into the team’s work, The Performance AcceleratorTM starts with 8 one-hour workshops—spread out over time—where the whole team works together to figure out which concepts will work and how to implement them. And then Scott gives them tools and exercises so they can incorporate those ideas into their daily work.

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Scott’s Signature Talk

I help emerging leaders spark engagement so they can build teams that shatter expectations.

Building Thriving Teams: 4 Keys to Teaching the Thing that Can’t be Taught

Companies spend thousands of dollars trying to create successful teams that work well together—without getting any bang for their bucks.

Team members do not remember what was taught and do not know how to integrate the concepts into their jobs. Scott Szenasi has followed best practices—and has learned from committing worst practices—in employee engagement and team development.

He will help emerging leaders avoid pitfalls and give them clear steps to spark engagement, empower individuals, and build teams that shatter performance expectations.

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I worked with Scott in my former role as a corporate executive leader. What truly sets Scott apart is his commitment to partnership. He follows up after each engagement to gather feedback and explore opportunities for continuous improvement. His collaborative spirit, client-first mindset, and expertise in organizational culture, leadership, and personal development make him a trusted and inspiring speaker every step of the way.

Michelle R., MSN, RN

Executive Leadership Coach

I’ve had the opportunity to observe Scott Szenasi navigate challenging conversations with clarity and composure. His ability to apply personality framework tools in real time makes him a thoughtful and effective facilitator. He leads with kindness, compassion and a genuine concern for others—qualities that shine through in every interaction.

Cody Murray

Director, Leadership Development, CHRISTUS Health

Scott is a natural at public speaking & training! His delivery draws people in, and they walk away wanting to hear more!

Sonia Anderson, PHR

WellMed Medical Management, Inc.

Scott has a natural gift for breaking down complex ideas in a way that feels approachable and actionable, and he brings a grounded, thoughtful presence to every room—whether he’s leading a workshop or speaking from the stage.

Laura Suttin, MD

MBA, PCC, Founder, Purposeful MD

Scott brings not only his training and life experience, but also his wisdom, passion, and compassion. He truly partners with you for success.

Dr. Tammy Walker

Founder, Educational Solutions

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Let’s chat about how I can support you as you’re working to strengthen your team or empower your team leaders. I want to help you spark engagement and empower your employees to do their best work. You don’t have to type this here, but before our call, please think about some specific outcomes you would like to achieve as a result of our collaboration.

scott@scottszenasi.com

256-503-9130

Scott Szenasi

“I help leaders build teams that shatter expectations.“

Scott Szenasi has been part of good teams and bad teams. He’s seen enthusiastic employees and disengaged employees. He knows what works and what doesn’t.

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