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WHAT I DO
Public Narrative Workshops & Trainings
In the Public Narrative workshop, we explore the power of stories to motivate and create change. With a combination of upfront learning and small-group practice, participants will learn practical tools for narrative-building as a central component of authentic and effective leadership, with an emphasis on real-world implementation. Participants will learn strategies for: ● Reflecting on and honing leadership values and priorities ● Effective and skillful communication regarding mission and vision ● Building connection and trust with audience ● Creating motivation and urgency to join a call to action When you learn how to link your personal story to a collective call to action, you build connection, urgency, and motivation for others to join you in your mission. In addition to skill building, participants in workshops practice and share stories, thus building community with their colleagues, and strengthening their commitment to one another and to the group’s shared values and mission.
Nonviolent communication Workshops & Trainings
In this interactive workshop we will learn practical tools for building communication rooted in trust and cooperation. Combining large group discussion and small group practice, we will learn the basic tenets of NVC (Nonviolent Communication), calling in the lived experience of participants in the group. NVC is a powerful tool for building courageous and resilient teams. In the workshop, we will learn tools for: ● Building open communication through a commitment to every person’s authenticity. ● Speaking honestly about the “hard” things - strategies for speaking openly about topics that are simmering just below the surface in a healthy and respectful manner. ● How to stay in self-connection in moments of conflict or tension. ● Growing our capacity for empathy and understanding for others while not losing ourselves. ● Optimizing processes for authentic and efficient feedback to one another that promotes a growth mindset while cultivating psychological safety. This workshop is perfect for any team or group looking for tools to support them through struggles with conflicts and patterns of misunderstandings and miscommunication, or with feelings of mistrust or disconnection on a team. It is also great for a team that wants to bring more attention and skill to the way the group communicates with one another. *This workshop is aimed at providing tools for teams to work with on your own. If you are interested in support in a more in depth process of facilitation of a team conflict, please see the facilitation page.