Our Story
RDR Group was founded in 1999 by twin brothers Rich and Ralph Brandt who wanted to bring positive change to the workplace. The team expanded over the years to include some of the best professionals in the field who wanted to model what we taught. Then in early 2025, Rich lost a two-year struggle with cancer and we were absolutely devastated but decided to regroup with a commitment to continue the legacy.
The New RDR
Continuing the important work of helping organizations improve connections is founding partner Ralph Brandt and his daughter Heidi (who started with the firm in 2007). Each have their own style and personality but both are seasoned facilitators, speakers and coaches who are surrounded by a team of talented partners who work to exceed expectations every time.
15+ Training Programs · 25+ Years of Experience · 100+ Client Relationships
Why choose us?
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Our interactive trainings are practical, creative, and informative. Our gifted trainers are seasoned experts, ready to offer you practical, real-world advice that can be implemented immediately.
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Using the latest data from business psychology and neuroscience, our trainings are purposefully designed to create measurable and sustainable behavior change in your organization.
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What makes our approach unique is what happens after the workshops have finished. We provide you with two months of specific follow-up practices for participants, as well as discussion guides for you to ensure sustained team dialogue and accountability.
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We offer competitive rates because cost shouldn’t be an inhibiting factor as you decide which of our trainings would be most effective for your organization.
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Whether it’s creating custom content for your unique corporate culture, or choosing from any of our soft-skill topics, we help your staff achieve mastery of multiple core competencies whether it be diversity & inclusion, changing management, communication skills, building trust, employee engagement, customer service, or any of our other offerings.
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We have served hundreds of organizations including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, major healthcare organizations, and universities. Whether you need trainings for CEOs, Entry Level Management or Individual Contributors, we have trained at all levels and understand the nuances that come with speaking to all members of your organization.
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Ralph Brandt
CO-FOUNDER & SPEAKER
Ralph Brandt co-founded RDR Group and believes learning has to be meaningful, memorable and engaging but also go beyond information to action. He has worked with leaders and non-leaders around the world for three decades in various industries from corporate executives to healthcare workers, educators, government employees and more. His education involved a B.A. from Lake Forest and an M.A. from Trinity but most of his learning was in the field of experience. In addition to workshops and keynotes, he does coaching, online learning, videos, webinars, podcasts, articles and whatever helps others succeed.
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Heidi Brandt
DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL TRAINING
Heidi Brandt is continually equipping audiences worldwide with strategies for effective leadership. She has partnered with executives and team members in the corporate community, healthcare, universities, and government agencies. Known for her expertise and warm, engaging style, Heidi uses storytelling and humor to spark meaningful conversations and inspire actionable change in the workplace. She is a proud mom of four amazing humans whom she affectionately calls her “Dragons”, and enjoys exploring, singing, reading, and all things Disney. Heidi is dead set on empowering learners to create new behaviors that make a lasting impact.