by Jessica Gillette | Jun 25, 2026
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Workshop
November 17 & 18, 2026 | 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Transform the Way You Lead, Work, and Live
Our habits shape every aspect of our lives — influencing how effective, productive, and fulfilled we become. Based on the groundbreaking work of Stephen R. Covey, this powerful program provides a principle-centered approach to achieving lasting personal and professional effectiveness.
Through this engaging two-day workshop, participants will gain practical tools and strategies to lead with greater purpose, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful results both at work and in life.
WHY THIS PROGRAM MATTERS
The 7 Habits provide a proven framework for personal and interpersonal growth — helping individuals become more focused, collaborative, and impactful leaders.
Participants will leave with:
✔ A personalized action plan for growth
✔ Practical leadership and communication tools
✔ Strategies to improve productivity and accountability
✔ A renewed sense of motivation and purpose
WHY ATTEND?
Stephen R. Covey was a world-renowned leadership expert whose influential book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, has sold millions of copies worldwide and continues to transform leaders across every industry. Recognized by Forbes as one of the most influential management books ever written, its principles remain timeless, practical, and highly relevant in today’s workplace.
IN THIS DYNAMIC TWO-DAY WORKSHOP, YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO:
✅ Prioritize and execute your most important tasks with clarity and discipline
✅ Break free from ineffective habits and behaviors
✅ Build stronger, trust-based relationships
✅ Navigate difficult situations with confidence and effectiveness
✅ Increase engagement, morale, and team collaboration
✅ Create a high-performance culture grounded in shared values
✅ Develop future leaders with both character and competence
WHAT TO EXPECT
This highly interactive experience includes:
• Engaging group discussions
• Hands-on activities and exercises
• Real-world leadership applications
• Personal reflection and action planning
Participants will explore how to apply the 7 Habits principles to both professional and personal challenges — leaving inspired, energized, and equipped with a fresh perspective for success.
Register today and start building habits that lead to lasting success.
INSTRUCTOR
Patrick Dean, ABC-VA President
LOCATION
ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
Members: $695
Non-Member: $895
Lunch provided
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. A reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made by 5PM on November 10, 2026.
QUESTIONS?
Kristen Altermatt
by Jessica Gillette | Jun 2, 2026
THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE WORKSHOP
Wednesday, September 30 – Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Habits are powerful forces in our lives that determine our level of effectiveness or ineffectiveness. The purpose of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, based on principles detailed in Stephen Covey’s popular self-help book, is to help you lead your life in a truly effective way. They represent a proven process of personal and interpersonal growth that can have an immediate and lasting impact. Gain a personal plan of action to enhance your productivity and leadership skills.
Benefits of Attending:
Dr. Stephen R. Covey was a global leadership authority. His international bestseller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®, was named one of the 10 most influential management books ever by Forbes magazine and is the bestselling audio book in history.
This two-day, intensive course will help you:
• Execute critical priorities with focus and planning
• End self-defeating behavior
• Develop strong relationships based on mutual trust
• Be prepared to deal with difficult circumstances before they happen
• Increase team engagement, morale and collaboration
• Create a highly effective culture based on core values
• Raise up the next leaders who model competence and character
Join ABC-VA for two days of interactive discussion on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Learn how to use the seven habits to strengthen both professional and personal development. This renowned class will leave you feeling energized, refreshed and ready to take on the world with a new perspective.
PRE-WORK REQUIRED: Attendees will be sent a 360-degree survey to send to supervisors, colleagues, industry peers, friends and the like. Register early to make sure you have plenty of time for your surveys to be completed!
“A class everyone (at every level) should complete. I took so much from this and work to apply it to my life every day!” -Juliane Faller, Senior Business Development Manager, Balfour Beatty US
• Recommended but not required reading: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
• Information on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/
• Information on Dr. Stephen R. Covey and The 7 Habits: https://www.stephencovey.com/
INSTRUCTOR
Patrick Dean, ABC Virginia
LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
COST
Members: $575
Non-Members: $795
Includes light breakfast, lunch and course materials
REGISTRATION / CANCELLATION DEADLINE
September 23, 2026 by 5PM
Please note: a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made one (1) week in advance. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend.
COURSE CONTACT
Jenny Tashjian
by Jessica Gillette | Dec 9, 2025
THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE WORKSHOP
Tuesday, March 24 – Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Habits are powerful forces in our lives that determine our level of effectiveness or ineffectiveness. The purpose of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, based on principles detailed in Stephen Covey’s popular self-help book, is to help you lead your life in a truly effective way. They represent a proven process of personal and interpersonal growth that can have an immediate and lasting impact. Gain a personal plan of action to enhance your productivity and leadership skills.
Benefits of Attending:
Dr. Stephen R. Covey was a global leadership authority. His international bestseller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®, was named one of the 10 most influential management books ever by Forbes magazine and is the bestselling audio book in history.
This two-day, intensive course will help you:
• Execute critical priorities with focus and planning
• End self-defeating behavior
• Develop strong relationships based on mutual trust
• Be prepared to deal with difficult circumstances before they happen
• Increase team engagement, morale and collaboration
• Create a highly effective culture based on core values
• Raise up the next leaders who model competence and character
Join ABC-VA for two days of interactive discussion on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Learn how to use the seven habits to strengthen both professional and personal development. This renowned class will leave you feeling energized, refreshed and ready to take on the world with a new perspective.
PRE-WORK REQUIRED: Attendees will be sent a 360-degree survey to send to supervisors, colleagues, industry peers, friends and the like. Register early to make sure you have plenty of time for your surveys to be completed!
“A class everyone (at every level) should complete. I took so much from this and work to apply it to my life every day!” -Juliane Faller, Senior Business Development Manager, Balfour Beatty US
• Recommended but not required reading: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
• Information on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/
• Information on Dr. Stephen R. Covey and The 7 Habits: https://www.stephencovey.com/
Please note: this workshop takes place over two days, Tuesday, March 24 – Wednesday, March 25
INSTRUCTOR
Patrick Dean, President, ABC Virginia
LOCATION
ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility
530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320
COST
Members: $575
Non-Members: $795
Includes light breakfast, lunch and course materials
REGISTRATION / CANCELLATION DEADLINE
March 10, 2026, by 5PM
Please note: a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made by 5PM on March 10, 2026. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend.
COURSE CONTACT
Jamie Carrow
by Jessica Gillette | Aug 20, 2025
THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE WORKSHOP
**CANCELLED. An ABC-VA representative will reach out to any registered attendees.**
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Habits are powerful forces in our lives that determine our level of effectiveness or ineffectiveness. The purpose of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, based on principles detailed in Stephen Covey’s popular self-help book, is to help you lead your life in a truly effective way. They represent a proven process of personal and interpersonal growth that can have an immediate and lasting impact. Gain a personal plan of action to enhance your productivity and leadership skills.
Benefits of Attending:
Dr. Stephen R. Covey was a global leadership authority. His international bestseller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®, was named one of the 10 most influential management books ever by Forbes magazine and is the bestselling audio book in history.
This two-day, intensive course will help you:
• Execute critical priorities with focus and planning
• End self-defeating behavior
• Develop strong relationships based on mutual trust
• Be prepared to deal with difficult circumstances before they happen
• Increase team engagement, morale and collaboration
• Create a highly effective culture based on core values
• Raise up the next leaders who model competence and character
Join ABC-VA for two days of interactive discussion on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Learn how to use the seven habits to strengthen both professional and personal development. This renowned class will leave you feeling energized, refreshed and ready to take on the world with a new perspective.
PRE-WORK REQUIRED: Attendees will be sent a 360-degree survey to send to supervisors, colleagues, industry peers, friends and the like. Register early to make sure you have plenty of time for your surveys to be completed!
“A class everyone (at every level) should complete. I took so much from this and work to apply it to my life every day!” -Juliane Faller, Senior Business Development Manager, Balfour Beatty US
• Recommended but not required reading: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
• Information on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/
• Information on Dr. Stephen R. Covey and The 7 Habits: https://www.stephencovey.com/
INSTRUCTOR
Patrick Dean, President, ABC Virginia
LOCATION
ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility
530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320
COST
Members: $575
Non-Members: $795
Includes light breakfast, lunch and course materials
REGISTRATION / CANCELLATION DEADLINE
November 11, 2025 by 5PM
Please note: a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made by 5PM on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend.
COURSE CONTACT
Jamie Carrow
by Jessica Gillette | Jul 24, 2025
THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE WORKSHOP
Tuesday, October 7 – Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Habits are powerful forces in our lives that determine our level of effectiveness or ineffectiveness. The purpose of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, based on principles detailed in Stephen Covey’s popular self-help book, is to help you lead your life in a truly effective way. They represent a proven process of personal and interpersonal growth that can have an immediate and lasting impact. Gain a personal plan of action to enhance your productivity and leadership skills.
Benefits of Attending:
Dr. Stephen R. Covey was a global leadership authority. His international bestseller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®, was named one of the 10 most influential management books ever by Forbes magazine and is the bestselling audio book in history.
This two-day, intensive course will help you:
• Execute critical priorities with focus and planning
• End self-defeating behavior
• Develop strong relationships based on mutual trust
• Be prepared to deal with difficult circumstances before they happen
• Increase team engagement, morale and collaboration
• Create a highly effective culture based on core values
• Raise up the next leaders who model competence and character
Join ABC-VA for two days of interactive discussion on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Learn how to use the seven habits to strengthen both professional and personal development. This renowned class will leave you feeling energized, refreshed and ready to take on the world with a new perspective.
PRE-WORK REQUIRED: Attendees will be sent a 360-degree survey to send to supervisors, colleagues, industry peers, friends and the like. Register early to make sure you have plenty of time for your surveys to be completed!
“A class everyone (at every level) should complete. I took so much from this and work to apply it to my life every day!” -Juliane Faller, Senior Business Development Manager, Balfour Beatty US
• Recommended but not required reading: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
• Information on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/
• Information on Dr. Stephen R. Covey and The 7 Habits: https://www.stephencovey.com/
INSTRUCTORS
Patrick Dean, ABC Virginia
Steve Daves, R.W. Murray
LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
COST
Members: $575
Non-Members: $795
Includes light breakfast, lunch and course materials
REGISTRATION / CANCELLATION DEADLINE
September 30, 2025 by 5PM
Please note: a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made one (1) week in advance. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend.
COURSE CONTACT
Jenny Tashjian
