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NEXT ECONOMY LEADERSHIP
Workshops and Coaching from the team at LIFT Economy
Growing Strong Teams and Cultures
To nurture a Next Economy flourishing for all life, like a gardener tends to a diverse and thriving garden, we must sow seeds of collaboration, peacefully resolve conflicts, and cultivate positive relationships in the workplace and in our communities and homes.
Next Economy Leadership workshops and coaching utilize Nonviolent communication (NVC)* -- a way of communicating that is based on empathy, compassion, and understanding. These offerings are for anyone who wants to be more effective in collaborative, equitable, healthy work environments (bonus - the skills practiced in these workshops are effective at home and in all your relationships).
Growing Strong Teams and Cultures Workshops
Unlock your team's potential with the "Next Economy Leadership" workshop series, featuring four impactful 90-minute online sessions (each with an optional 30-minute Q&A) designed to enhance communication, feedback, conflict resolution, and inclusivity in the workplace. The series includes the following workshops:
Nonviolent Communication | Offering Feedback | Navigating Conflict | Creating Inclusive Culture
Each workshop can be taken ala carte and are priced at $150 each. Register for the entire series for $480. These workshops are offered twice a year to accommodate busy schedules. In addition, we offer periodic NVC Practice Groups for those who want to go deeper in skill building and cultivating insights in community. Join us to transform your communication style, foster a more supportive and inclusive workplace, and create stronger, more collaborative teams.
Embrace the art of communication and lead your organization into the Next Economy with confidence and empathy. Register today and take the first step toward building a thriving workplace culture. Whether you are new to NVC or have extensive experience, participants at all levels have found profound value in this approach.
We offer special group pricing for organizations with 3 or more individuals eager to embark on this transformative journey. Join us in cultivating a culture where collaboration thrives. Contact us for discounted group pricing.
Learn approaches to listen and foster open, honest, and empathetic communication
Develop confidence and skills for effective feedback and build a growth-oriented culture
Transform your approach to conflict and build a more harmonious workplace
Gain knowledge and tools needed to create a more welcoming and diverse workplace
SAVE ON THE SERIES
Although each of these trainings are valuable individually, we believe they're more transformative when taken as a series — allowing more opportunities to build skills over time and in community.
To make the series as accessible as possible, we're offering all four courses for $480 - a savings of 20%.
(Save an additional 20% with early-bird registration)
NEW for 2025 - NVC Practice Groups
Real Talk for the Workplace and Beyond
For people who have at least moderate NVC experience. (They know the basics of OFNR, attended 6-10 hrs of workshops/training and have already been using it in their life and are hungry to do more).
By popular demand we are now offering 90-minute NVC Practice Group for seasoned practitioners and those who want to further develop their NVC skills through practice in an intimate, facilitated group setting.
Introduction To Nonviolent Communication
This free 1-hour intro will offer you an entry into some of the fundamental concepts of nonviolent communication.
This workshop is your chance to delve into this philosophy and toolset, with opportunities to practice.
Growing Strong Teams and Cultures Podcast Series
Systems change begins from within. Tune in to our Growing Strong Teams and Cultures Podcast Series (formerly - Culture Offerings Podcast Series) to hear from folks working to transform our connection with our minds, bodies, and each other. Listen here.
Meet Your Trainers:
PHOENIX SOLEIL
I'm an artist, activist, and educator with a deep interest in the intersections of community, emotional intelligence, and trauma. I also teach and practice Insight Meditation and am a certified trainer in Nonviolent Communication (NVC). NVC is a powerful modality that helps us connect with others and our own emotions and values for more effective and healing interactions.
Over the years, I've conducted workshops and training sessions on communication, racial justice, and meditation for various organizations, including Google, the Kellogg Foundation, UC Berkeley, the Insight Meditation Society, and the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute. I also provide support in mediations and facilitate restorative circles.
Since 2018, I have served as a partner and co-owner at LIFT Economy, a worker-owned cooperative consulting firm dedicated to empowering businesses to be a force for good. Additionally, living in intentional communities has been part of my journey. My experiences have given me an in-depth understanding of the complexities and challenges associated with communal living, collaborative work, and collective decision-making. I am particularly passionate about assisting individuals and organizations in cultivating healthy, thriving cultures. Additionally, I'm deeply involved in improvisational theater, freestyle rap, dance, and writing. Currently, I'm working on an Afrofuturistic sci-fi novel. Hear Phoenix and Sharon Salzberg discuss fierce compassion and self-care in this presentation with for Google
Check out her 1:1 coaching packages.
SHAWN BERRY
I'm an organizational strategist inspired to harness the power of business to create resilient local economies as patterns to be documented, open sourced, scaled globally and adapted regionally. I left an early career path in nuclear physics research to found the Woodshanti Cooperative (1997-2011), a custom cabinet and furniture shop in San Francisco that set the standard for ethical craftsmanship in the green building movement. This hands on experience as a cooperative entrepreneur combined with community organizing and systems theory to craft the vision for LIFT Economy to model an economy that works for all life.
I have experience and skills assessing and addressing gaps in the ways in which we organize our businesses and our lives. I have developed skills in being able to stay present in the often chaotic environment of leading a business, as I help clients craft and adapt frameworks and models to enable them to be more efficient and effective. My experience with working in democratic, multi-stakeholder work environments enables me to offer invaluable counseling in organizing business structures and communicating effectively with partners, employees and board members. I have led dozens of company retreats and workshops to help companies develop structures, policies, and practices to align around shared values and vision through democratic processes.
FAQs:
What is NVC?
Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a philosophy and communication framework that fosters connection and collaboration, enhancing personal liberation and cooperative interactions, especially in resolving conflicts. It serves as a profound tool for enriching self-connection and deepening the quality of relationships with others, making interactions not only more effective but also more enjoyable and fulfilling.
By emphasizing sensitivity to interpersonal dynamics, NVC enables caring and effective interactions. This approach supports individuals to communicate authentically, akin to nurturing the unique blossoms of their personality, while holding their own needs and the needs of others with care. Just as a well-tended garden blooms with vibrant flowers and plants, NVC enhances mutual understanding and respect, making relationships richer and more enjoyable. It's a powerful method for navigating challenging conversations, leading to a more harmonious and satisfying personal and professional life, reminiscent of a diverse and thriving ecosystem.
Who are these trainings for?
We believe that everyone would benefit from NVC. In Phoenix's experience with leading workshops, it's been observed that people seeking help with workplace dynamics often want the content of the training to be focused on workplace culture. This is understandable, as the workplace traditionally presents challenges in fostering intimacy and comfort in sharing feelings compared to family and friends.
To address this, these workshops utilize examples and dynamics that are common in the workplace. However, it's important to note that the core principles of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) remain consistent and can be effectively applied to any situation. The skill that helps you talk with your boss can be applied to your partner or family member.
Do I need to have experience with NVC to participate?
All of our offerings are designed to be beginner-friendly, which is great! But you know what's even cooler? People who already have a lot of experience with NVC have found our courses valuable too.
Phoenix's teaching style focuses on the consciousness and underlying principles of the process, so everyone can express NVC in their own voice. Experienced practitioners have even found new depths and unique ways of embodying the consciousness.
What happens if I sign up for the Growing Strong Teams and Cultures Workshop Series but am unable to attend one of the trainings?
Recordings of all trainings will be sent to Growing Strong Teams and Cultures Series Workshop participants following each session. In addition, we plan to host these trainings on a bi-annual basis, and folks who were not able to attend a session live will be able to drop-in for a future training if offered.
What if I need financial assistance?
We believe in accessibility and have a policy to never turn anyone away for lack of financial capacity. Please feel free to reach out if you need special accommodations to invest in yourself to attend this training.
Do you think the workshop is still relevant for general NVC training or should I find something that is less workplace-oriented?
The workshops we offer are relevant for both traditional workplace scenarios and personal relationships. So, whether you have a traditional job or not, it's still a great opportunity for you to learn and grow.
Phoenix decided to offer workplace-based training sessions because she received feedback from people who found it a bit challenging to relate personal life examples to their professional lives. As you can imagine navigating vulnerability, expressing boundaries, feelings, and needs in some workplaces can be a bit trickier. In these workshops, she provides examples based on workplace situations to help participants understand and apply NVC principles effectively there.
But here's the thing: workplace examples can actually be quite useful when it comes to personal situations too. Since work situations tend to be more constrained and structured, it can be easier for individuals to take those examples and apply them to their personal lives.
So, even if you don't have a traditional job or workplace, we still think attending these workshops would be really valuable for you. You'll learn essential NVC techniques and principles that can be adapted and utilized in various areas of your life, including your personal relationships. So, go ahead and give it a shot!
What are the dates and times of all the workshops?
The dates and times are listed on each individual workshop page. Here are the dates and times all in one place:- The next Free Nonviolent Communication is listed on this page.
- Nonviolent Communication
- Friday April 25th, 2025 10AM - 11:30AM PST | Virtual Event - Dates for next one TBD
- Offering Feedback
- Friday May 9th, 2025 10AM - 11:30AM PST | Virtual Event - Dates for next one TBD
- Navigating Conflict
- Friday May 23rd, 2025 10AM - 11:30AM PST | Virtual Event - Dates for next one TBD
- Creating Inclusive Culture
- Friday June 6th, 2025 10AM - 11:30AM PST | Virtual Event - Dates for next one TBD