Dave Brown
Camp Director at Mountain Camp, Founder at Fence Post Learning, and Therapist
About the speaker
With over 20 years of experience in child and family services, Dave served as a Therapist, Counselor, Camp Director, and Trainer across various settings. His expertise now focuses on supporting individuals and organizations through online training courses, live presentations, strategic consulting, and tele-therapy. He's passionate about fostering positive change in child development, family dynamics, and organizational leadership.
About the talk
October 20, 2025
[Breakout Block 2] Coaching with Care: Supporting Staff Who Struggle with Feedback
Some staff members shut down, get defensive, or even disengage when faced with constructive feedback. How can camp leaders turn those moments into growth opportunities instead of conflicts? Drawing on insights from 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People by David Yeager, Ph.D., this session adapts evidence-based strategies to the camp environment. Participants will learn practical tools for coaching staff who may be fragile or resistant to feedback, helping them build resilience, strengthen relationships, and ultimately succeed in working with campers.
