Dates/Times:
Friday, April 11th | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PMSaturday, April 12th | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Seating is limited to 28 seats
Join Greg Bell for an immersive, two-day Water The Bamboo Leadership Bootcamp inspired by his popular book.
This isn’t your typical seminar—it's a dynamic, hands-on experience designed for both emerging and mid-career leaders. Whether you're currently managing a team or just stepping into leadership, you’ll gain practical tools and real-world strategies to build a strong leadership foundation.
Over the course of the bootcamp, you'll learn how to:
Develop a resilient mindset inspired by the patience and persistence of bamboo farming.
Enhance your communication and team-building skills.
Navigate challenges and capitalize on successes with a grounded approach.
Cultivate a leadership presence that inspires and motivates your team.
Get ready for an engaging and fun-filled journey that roots you in the essentials of effective leadership and equips you to thrive in today’s fast-paced world.
Join us and water your potential—so you can grow your influence and make a lasting impact.
Why this Bootcamp?
The best leaders are those who can lead themselves first, then their teams, while adapting to an ever-changing workplace.
The fundamentals of leadership have not changed, the tools and people have. This boot camp, led by Greg Bell, will teach you proven methods adopted by world-class organizations such as Nike, Comcast, AT&T, Kaiser Permanente, AAA, and ManPower Group, to develop your overall leadership, foster a culture of trust and shared vision, and coach and develop your teams.
You will learn just that when you join Greg Bell and other emerging leaders for the Water The Bamboo® Leadership Bootcamp.
Leading while keeping pace with a rapidly changing world is the key to organizational success. The Water The Bamboo® Leadership Bootcamp is a practical guide for breakthrough leadership transformation. You will learn proven techniques and strategies to enhance your leadership capability. Those who don't adapt to this new world will struggle to lead, and those who water their bamboo daily will thrive individually and as teams.
"It was an outstanding session! Water The Bamboo is a terrific book that helps guide my leadership efforts."
-Roger Thompson, Vice President of Enrollment, University of Oregon
Are you in? Here's what we cover in this two-day bootcamp:
Lead Like a Bamboo Farmer - Self-Leadership
Learn and develop a dynamic leadership style
Develop a communication strategy that works in today's environment
Learn how to establish a vision
Learn a leadership model for how to provide each team member what they need to grow
Don't Farm Alone - How to Build Relationships
Foster a culture of trust and shared vision
Break down silos and discover a framework for collaborating with others
Discover tools and skills for empowering others
Establish strategic partnerships that can help you succeed
Bamboo Farmer Mindset - Acquire the Skills to Lead Others
Learn how changing your language can drastically affect your team's work environment
Build the courage and confidence needed to lead effective teams
Discover tools to develop an optimistic mindset
Learn how to focus and avoid distractions
Adapt Like Bamboo - Embracing Change and Evolving for Tomorrow's Organization
Understand change as a process
Develop a strategy to support others in the face of complex challenges
Empower others to embrace change and drive new results
Learn how adaptability and persistence can lead to newfound creativity and innovation
How you will benefit:
Acquire tools & skills to lead yourself
Learn how to develop relationships with strategic partners, colleagues, and your people
Develop your leadership skills
Get direct access to Greg Bell
Meet and learn from other emerging leaders
Take home tools and resources you and your teams can use
Attendees will Receive:
Water The Bamboo® book
Guidebook with seminar materials
Two full days of seminar content with Greg Bell
Breakfast and lunch both days
“One of our main goals as an organization this year is ‘Investing in Training & Development.’ Greg worked with us to create a leadership development program based on his book Water The Bamboo. Greg spent time learning about our organization and our development needs, and wove into the program a curriculum that was specific to our culture. We have graduated 6 hohorts of leaders from the program, and expect to have another group attend the program in the upcoming year.”
Who Should NOT Attend?
Contractors of any kind--e.g. consultants, sole proprietors, trainers, speakers, etc.
Who Should Attend?
High-Potentials, Emerging, and Mid-Career Leaders
AGENDA
Day 2 - Saturday, April 12, 2025
9:00 am - 9:30 am Breakfast
9:30 am - 3:00 pm Bootcamp Day 2
Day 1 - Friday, April 11, 2025
8:30 am - 9:00 am Registration & Breakfast
9:00 am - 4:30 pm Bootcamp Day 1
Location: Multnomah Athletic Club 1849 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR 97205
CAPACITY IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 28 - REGISTER TODAY!
About Greg Bell
Greg Bell is a recognized thought leader, speaker, leadership consultant, and author. His popular books, What’s Going Well?: The Question that Changes Everything and Water The Bamboo: Unleashing The Potential Of Teams And Individuals, have inspired an array of organizations, from Fortune 500 companies like Nike, Disney and Comcast, to the Portland Trail Blazers and Division I NCAA athletic teams like the Oregon Ducks Football and the Gonzaga Bulldogs Basketball. He has also been recognized as one of the top, professional public speakers and has given seminars on engaged leadership, sales performance, and personal and professional development.
Greg holds political science and law degrees from the University of Oregon. He is also the force behind Coaches vs. Cancer — a campaign for the American Cancer Society that has raised over $87 million for cancer research. In addition to his corporate leadership experience, Bell is a TEDx Talk alum and serves on the advisory board for the Portland TEDx conference series.
What Attendees Are Saying
"Greg’s material and message is so applicable to my industry and situation. I can’t wait to go apply some, if not all, of his concepts!"
— Tim Mitchell, President, Norris & Stevens
"It was an outstanding session to watch and Water The Bamboo is a terrific book that helps guide my leadership efforts."
— Roger Thompson, Vice President of Enrollment, University of Oregon
"Came to investigate Mr. Bell for a potential speaking event, but am leaving feeling very fulfilled promising of a successful partnership."
— Patty Buck, Executive Assistant, Williston Financial Group
"A fun, engaging seminar! I wish I could have Greg motivate me once a week!"
— Mary Goodfellow, General Manager, Pastini Pastaria
"This was the most powerful leadership seminar I have ever been able to attend."
— Karen Booze, Sales Manager, Full Creative
"Greg has a rare balance of excellent content and fun approachable delivery. I’ve heard him before and I’ll be back again to reinforce the good ideas."
— Scott Pillsbury, President, Rose City Label
"Greg presented an informative, upbeat, and custom engagement for our traders and administrative staff. His message was loud, clear, and concise with a motivating spin during the entire presentation. If you want positive influence for a sales organization, Water The Bamboo is the answer."
— Terry Adkins, President, International Forest Products
"The Water The Bamboo principles, particularly values identification and vision, helped motivate and drive me toward pursuing a role change in my company that will result in a more happy me."
— Paul Smillie, Manager of Consumer Services, Nike
"Inspiring and accessible presentation on being a great leader!"
— Brittney Etzel, Neutrals Mediator, Oregon Federal Executive Board
"Fantastic presentation — pearls of wisdom and life lessons!"
— Sue Stein, Associate Dean/Professor, Pacific University
"Great sense of humor help deal with everyday professional and personal issues."
— Heather Schopp, Human Resource Manager, Oregon Health & Science University
"Greg skilfully and patiently shared information that will improve my personal and professional life. He is very engaging and warm."
— Roger Kline, Enterprise Risk & Internal Controls Manager, Eugene Water & Electric Board
"Greg is dynamic, fluid, and humorous. His presentation is vulnerable and heartfelt. It creates an atmosphere of safety for the participants to be honest with themselves and others. I definitely took away some great nuggets to use in the leadership of myself and others."
— Sarah Scherer, Training & Development, Multnomah Athletic Club
Seminar FAQs
What are my transport/parking options for getting to the event? Metered street parking is available, and $15/day in the MAC Event Garage. We encourage carpool or public transportation to the event. Plan your trip on the Trimet website.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? Email info@gregbellspeaks.com with any questions or comments.
Is my registration/ticket transferable? Yes, you may send another person in your place. Please email info@gregbellspeaks.com with your order number and attendee substitution.
Can I update my registration information? If you need to update your registration information, please follow these instructions: How to update your ticket/registration information
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No, you do not have to bring your printed ticket to the event. We can look you up by name at the registration table. Once you are checked in, you will receive a name badge. This name badge is your ticket in and out of the seminar so it is very important that you wear your badge throughout the event.
What is the refund policy? Tickets are non-refundable, however if you are unable to attend feel free to transfer your ticket to someone else who is interested in attending! Please email info@gregbellspeaks.com with your order number for attendee substitutions.
Audio/Visual Rules and Release Attendees may not, under any circumstance, use any type of recording device to capture the information provided at the seminar. No recording devices, photography or videography is allowed in the event room by attendees, only those with express permission.
By participating in the seminar, attendees understand that portions of the seminar’s live events may be recorded in video and audio and/or captured in still and/or digital photographs. Attendees agree that Greg Bell has the right and permission to use such recordings and photographs should they choose including attendee’s name, likeness, voice, biographical details, testimonial, or photograph for marketing, advertising or any other purpose in any media or format, online and/or offline, now or hereafter without further compensation, permission, or notification to the attendee. Attendee understands and agrees that all recordings from the seminar are the exclusive rights of Greg Bell and attendee does not ask for or expect compensation for the use of recordings or photographs in which attendee appears or speaks. Promoter owns all rights of any audio, video, and/or photograph captured during the event or at any of Greg Bell’s other live events.