THE REFINING COMPANY IS AN INDEPENDENT LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT FIRM HERE TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS UNDERSTAND AND ACTIVATE THEIR OFFICE CONFIDENCE THROUGH STRENGTH-BASED DEVELOPMENT.
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We teach.
Curate and deliver live, interactive group training experiences focused on maximizing office relationships
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We coach.
Provide strengths-based coaching to individuals and teams interested in understanding how to articulate their professional brand
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We Support.
Facilitate in-person and virtual discussions; provide technical support for virtual meetings
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We Train.
Lead Trainer Improvement and Model Delivery classes for Learning and Development teams, teachers and coaches
brains behind the refining company
Breanna L. Jackson, MBA, SHRM-CP
"Her commitment to the growth and leadership development of employees from emerging leaders to executives is remarkable." - Steve L., Former Colleague
A strong HR leader and Gallup-certified Strengths coach, Breanna enjoys empowering audiences to create individual development plans that help them become the professionals they want to be by activating what she calls ‘office confidence.’
Breanna encourages her clients to learn more about what they naturally do well, how to leverage that uniqueness in the workplace to maximize relationships with colleagues and leaders and by showing up to work authentically and fearlessly. A breath of fresh air, Breanna's transparency and wit make her the workplace cheerleader you never knew you had on your journey to articulate yourself as a “culture add”. She is a dynamic speaker whose energy is contagious. Her genuine excitement for the success of others is undeniable and a welcomed experience.
Breanna’s commitment to strengths-based learning and development earned her a 2022 Excellence in Learning & Performance Award (TiER1 Performance) and features in Powerhouse Speakers Dominating 2023, 2024 Most Influential Speakers and Top Women Leaders to Watch in 2025 (Voice of Change Magazine). She has also written articles for the Association of Talent Development and is a co-author in the book: Voice of Change: Turning Your Mess into a Message.
Breanna is a proud graduate of Hampton University (2008) and went onto earn her MBA from Concordia University (Portland, Oregon) in 2017.