CULTURE OFFERINGS
from the team at LIFT Economy
Cultivate A Collaborative Culture
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 in our communities and homes.
Nonviolent communication (NVC)* is a way of communicating that is based on empathy, compassion, and understanding. These workshops 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).
NEW for 2025 - NVC Practice Groups
Real Talk for the Workplace and Beyond
For anyone who wants to create more harmony and fulfillment in the workplace, community spaces, or wherever life gets messy using NVC.
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.
Culture Offerings Podcast Series
Systems change begins from within. Tune in to our Culture Offerings Podcast Series to hear from folks working to transform our connection with our minds, bodies, and each other. Listen here.
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Culture Offerings Workshops
These individual workshops are available as stand-alone offerings, however together they work to reinforce each other as a tapestry of skills, woven together to address the main areas of difficulty you might face in communication. This series is designed to empower you to be a force of positive change, creating environments where your values, leadership, and authenticity flourish. One of the benefits of doing the whole series is to significantly strengthen your muscle of self-advocacy and self connection in the face of disagreement or misunderstandings. Whether you are new to NVC or have extensive experience, participants at all levels have found profound value in this approach.
For organizations with 3 or more individuals eager to embark on this transformative journey, we offer special group pricing. Join us in cultivating a culture where collaboration thrives. Contact us for group pricing.
Join us and learn how to surf the ups and downs of your workplace with more ease and confidence.
This two-part workshop to offer feedback in a way that is authentic, honest and helpful in work environments.
Learn how to receive challenging interactions with more ease and playfulness.
Navigate complex racial justice conversations with skills that foster connection in high stakes situations in this two-part workshop.
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SAVE ON THE SERIES
Although each of these trainings are valuable individually, we believe that 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 (six trainings) for $500 - a savings of 25%.
Meet Your Trainer: 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
Learn more about Phoenix on phoenixsoleil.com. Check out her 1:1 coaching packages.
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.
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.
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 Culture Offerings Workshop Series but am unable to attend one of the trainings?
Recordings of all trainings will be sent to Culture Offering Series Workshop participants following each session. In addition, we plan to host these trainings on an 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 actually 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.
- NVC Basics for Surfing Workplace Waves: This workshop will help you navigate your workplace's ups and downs with greater ease and confidence.
- Friday September 6th, 2024 10AM - 1PM PST | Virtual Event - Dates for next one TBD
- Offering Feedback In The Workplace: A two-part workshop where we delve into providing authentic, honest, and genuinely helpful feedback using NVC tools.
- Part I: Friday September 27th, 2024 | 10AM - 1 PM PST | Virtual - Dates for next one TBD
- Part II: Friday October 11th, 2024 | 10AM - 1 PM PST | Virtual - Dates for next one TBD
- Staying Grounded Under Fire at Work: This workshop will equip you with techniques to process difficult emotions and stay present in challenging situations.
- Friday October 25th, 2024 10AM - 1:30PM PST | Virtual Event - Dates for next one TBD
- How To Have Conversations About Race: A two-part workshop that encourages us to embody our values and ideals while advocating for justice in conversations about race.
- Part I: Friday November 1st, 2024, 10AM - 1PM PST | Virtual Event
- Part II: Friday November 15th, 2024, 10AM - 1PM PST | Virtual Event
All of the trainings are recorded, so if you miss one you will be able to listen to the recording.