Learn About Nonviolent Communication (NVC)*

*What is NVC?

In today's fast-paced and often high-stress workplace environments, effective communication is paramount - especially for teams that want to collaborate and share power. The "Nonviolent Communication" workshop is designed to equip you with the tools and techniques necessary to foster open, honest, and empathetic communication. This introductory 90-minute online session, with an optional 30-minute Q&A, will introduce you to some of the core principles of nonviolent communication, enabling you to build stronger, more collaborative relationships with your colleagues.

You will learn tools to listen empathetically to others and begin to navigate difficult conversations with grace and understanding. The workshop will cover real-world scenarios and practical exercises, ensuring that you leave with actionable strategies they can implement immediately and resources to reference to go deeper. By promoting a culture of empathy and understanding, organizations can improve team cohesion, reduce workplace conflicts, and enhance overall job satisfaction.

Past participants have reflected that the workshop provided valuable insights on the importance of psychological safety for fostering teamwork and collaboration and some essential listening tools to enhance their interactions, along with techniques for de-escalating personal stress and becoming more receptive to others.

Join us for an empowering session that just might transform the way you communicate at work, at home, and in your community. Register today and take the first step toward building a more empathetic and connected workplace.

Register for this workshop at $150. Get a 20% discount if you sign up before the early-bird deadline. Enjoy an additional 20% discount on all workshops in the Next Economy Leadership - Growing Strong Teams and Cultures Series when registering for the entire series.

PHOENIX SOLEIL

I'm a 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.

You can listen to my engaging discussion with Sharon Salzberg on fierce compassion and self-care at a presentation for Google Talks.

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. It serves as a tool for personal liberation and collaboration, particularly useful in resolving conflicts.

By emphasizing sensitivity to interpersonal dynamics, NVC enables caring and effective interactions, supporting individuals to communicate authentically and hold other people's needs with care . This approach enhances mutual understanding and respect, making it a powerful method for navigating challenging conversations.

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 Growing Strong Teams and Cultures 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?

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