Well Works
Research & Applied Inquiry
Well Works Research Focus
I focus on applied research at the intersection of communication, leadership, and human behavior in high-pressure work environments.
My work examines how small, observable communication behaviors—both verbal and non-verbal—influence participation, ownership, and follow-through on teams operating under time pressure, hierarchy, and real operational consequences.
Rather than studying leadership in abstract or laboratory settings, my research is grounded in naturalistic observation through real-world training, coaching, and curriculum environments—primarily within the construction industry.
Research Focus Areas
Current areas of inquiry include:
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Communication behaviors that increase or suppress voice under authority
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How leaders initiate momentum and buy-in without sacrificing clarity or control
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The role of presence, timing, and framing in high-stakes conversations
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Behavioral friction in fast-paced, constantly shifting teams
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Translating communication science into usable, field-tested tactics
My approach is applied and translational. I am particularly interested in how research insights hold up under real-world constraints, and how behavioral patterns evolve over time when leaders make small, intentional communication adjustments.
Leadership training and curriculum environments often serve as longitudinal observation settings, allowing patterns to be tested, refined, and revisited in practice.
Master’s Research – Adult Education & Training
My graduate research focused on learning transfer, behavior change, and instructional design within adult, workplace-based learning environments. This work informs how Well Works curriculum is structured, delivered, and evaluated over time.
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Communication in Construction (CiC) — Bootcamp Proposal & Delivery
Instructional-design proposal and course materials for a five-session, 3-hour bootcamp on communication, leadership, conflict, and non-verbal skills — designed for senior Construction Management students and piloted over subsequent semesters.
Academic Foundations
Applied Synthesis
Making Construction Fun Again (Book)
An applied synthesis of leadership, communication, and human behavior research translated into practical language and models for construction professionals. The book reflects years of field observation, training environments, and ongoing inquiry into how teams function under pressure.
Collaboration
I am particularly interested in collaboration with researchers and practitioners who care about real-world behavior, not just theory, and who are curious about how communication science operates under constraint.