Palmette Training & Consulting Presents

The Human Advantage
Leadership Framework

Based on the book The AI Advantage Isn't What You Think by Tamarr Vollmar
Why Human Skills Are More Important Than Ever

Only 8% of HR leaders believe their managers are truly prepared to lead in a human-AI hybrid workplace. This framework was built for the other 92%.

The AI Advantage Isn't What You Think — Tamarr Vollmar's book on the 8 Human Advantage Skills and why human skills matter more than ever in the AI era

The Human Advantage Leadership Series

9 Sessions · 36 Hours · Up to 20 Participants per Cohort

The Human Advantage Leadership Series is not generic management training. It is a transformational cohort experience designed to shift mindsets and build resilient, emotionally intelligent leaders who can navigate constant change and drive team performance in an increasingly automated world.

Delivered on-site, virtually, or hybrid — each session builds on the last, creating lasting behavioral change rather than a one-time event.

What's Included:

36 hours of expert facilitation

Human Advantage Self-Assessment (pre & post program)

1 signed copy of the book per participant

Comprehensive session workbooks & materials

On-site, Live Virtual, or Hybrid delivery

The 9 Sessions

01

Welcome to Your Human Advantage

Human Advantage Self-Assessment, personalized results debrief, program overview, team connection activities. Each participant receives their signed copy of the book.

02

Emotional Intelligence: Reading the Room AI Can't

Understanding the four components of EI, reading what's beneath the surface, managing reactions under pressure, and using empathy without losing authority.

03

Communication: The Art of Being Heard

Beyond words — tone, timing, and context. Managing your state before hard conversations, navigating conflict with questions, and the Palmette Profile for communication styles.

04

Trust: The Foundation of Everything

The Five Foundations of trust, what trust actually requires, how to rebuild broken trust, and why trust is the highest-leverage leadership investment you can make.

05

Confidence: Trusting Yourself in Uncertain Times

The Three Pillars — Know Your Value, Communicate Your Value, Stand in Your Value. Distinguishing confidence from arrogance and building the self-trust that makes others believe in you.

06

Critical Thinking: In an Age of Instant Answers

The Confident Hallucination Problem, what critical thinking looks like in practice, the gut check, and how to evaluate what AI gives you before it goes out the door.

07

Creativity: What Machines Can't Replicate

Why the answers often live in your frontline team, how to surface and translate creative ideas into language decision-makers can act on, and building a culture that innovates.

08

Adaptability: Thriving in Constant Change

The Five Stages of Adaptation, building your adaptability muscle, leading others through change without leaving them behind, and staying grounded when everything is shifting.

09

Leadership Presence: The Human Touch AI Can't Replicate

What leadership actually is and isn't, the Five Practices of Exceptional Leaders, how to develop the leaders around you, and closing with a personalized Human Advantage action plan.

The Human Advantage Workshop

Half-Day (4 hrs) or Full-Day (8 hrs) · Up to 20 Participants

A condensed, high-impact taste of the Human Advantage framework. Perfect for leadership retreats, team offsites, or as a pilot before committing to the full 9-session Leadership Series.

We don't do boring lectures. This is an interactive, deeply engaging experience. We begin with the Human Advantage Self-Assessment, then dive deep into 2–3 core modules selected during our discovery call to address your team's specific challenges.

What's Included:

Human Advantage Self-Assessment for all attendees

1 signed copy of the book per participant

Customized focus on your team's most pressing challenges

Group discussions, role-playing, and real-world problem-solving

On-site or Live Virtual delivery

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Format Options

Half-Day Intensive

4 hours

Perfect for team kick-offs, retreats, or focused skill-building days

Full-Day Experience

8 hours

Deep-dive format with extended practice, application, and team exercises

Up to 20 participants. On-site, Live Virtual, or Hybrid. Contact us for custom pricing.

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The Human Advantage Keynote

60–90 Minutes · In-Person or Virtual

In this powerful, paradigm-shifting keynote, Tamarr Vollmar reveals why empathy, trust, and critical thinking are the ultimate competitive advantages in the modern economy.

Drawing from her book, Tamarr challenges audiences to stop competing with machines and start mastering the uniquely human skills that drive true leadership and innovation. Audiences leave energized, equipped with a new perspective on their value in the workplace, and armed with practical strategies to immediately improve their communication, decision-making, and team cohesion.

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Keynote Formats

Keynote Only

60 min

High-impact standalone keynote tailored to your audience

Keynote + Book Signing

75 min

Includes post-keynote book signing — perfect for conferences

Keynote + Q&A + Book Signing

90 min

Full experience with audience Q&A and book signing

Virtual Delivery

60 min

Same energy and impact, delivered live via Zoom or Teams

Bulk book purchases available at a discounted rate for event organizers. Contact us for availability and pricing.

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Palmette Training Online Academy

Palmette Training Online Academy

The Human Advantage Online Course — Coming Soon

Not every organization can pull their entire management team off the floor for a multi-day retreat. The Palmette Training Online Academy delivers premium leadership development directly to the individual — on their schedule, from anywhere.

High-production video courses covering the complete Human Advantage framework, downloadable workbooks and assessments, and hybrid options that combine asynchronous learning with live virtual Q&A coaching sessions with Tamarr.

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Fully Online

Complete the program at your own pace through the Palmette Training Online Academy.

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In-Person

On-site facilitation with Tamarr for teams and organizations.

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Live Virtual

Real-time virtual sessions via the Palmette Training Online Academy — same experience, anywhere.

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Hybrid

Combine in-person kickoff with online modules and live virtual coaching sessions.

Now Enrolling — Founding Member Pricing

⚠️ Limited Spots Available

Self-Paced

Start immediately. Work through all 8 skills on your own schedule with full video access and downloadable workbooks.

Group Cohort

Join a cohort that starts together. Includes live virtual Q&A sessions with Tamarr and a community of peers going through the program alongside you.

Founding member pricing is the lowest this program will ever be offered. Join the waitlist to lock it in.

Frequently asked questions

Human Advantage questions

The Human Advantage can be introduced in one session or developed over time through a tailored learning journey.

What is the Human Advantage?

It is Palmette’s eight-skill leadership framework for strengthening the human capabilities technology cannot replace, including emotional intelligence, communication, trust, confidence, critical thinking, creativity, adaptability, and leadership presence.

Is the program for teams or individuals?

Both. Organizations can bring the framework to a leadership cohort, workshop, keynote, or custom program. Individual leaders can begin with the Human Advantage Assessment and explore Palmette’s available learning options.

How long is the Human Advantage Leadership Series?

The full Leadership Series is nine sessions totaling 36 hours. A half-day or full-day workshop offers a focused introduction, while a keynote provides a 60–90 minute overview.

Can the Human Advantage be delivered in person?

Yes. Palmette offers on-site, live virtual, and hybrid delivery. In-person workshops create additional room for facilitated practice, group exercises, and team conversation; virtual delivery remains fully interactive and practical.

How is an organization’s program priced?

Corporate pricing is based on the organization’s goals, participant group, delivery format, materials, travel, and desired level of customization. Request a proposal to discuss the right scope.

Start With the Free Assessment

Every Human Advantage program begins with the same starting point: understanding where you are across all 8 Human Advantage Skills. Take the free assessment now — results are immediate.

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