- April 2, 12:00 pm PST
- Webinar
*Please note that this webinar
will not be recorded*
In both the workplace and in life, the ability to communicate with clarity and confidence is crucial for advocating for your needs, expressing opinions, and providing constructive feedback. This webinar will help participants understand why speaking up can be difficult and offer practical strategies for articulating needs and values in a productive way.
We’ll explore the key components of self-awareness, empathy, and how to apply NVC techniques to create a safe, open space for dialogue. Participants will leave with actionable tools and a powerful framework that not only gives psychological permission to speak up but also enhances their ability to engage in productive conversations.
Objectives:
- Understand the importance of identifying barriers to speaking up and recognize the potential benefits of engaging in difficult conversations.
- Learn how Nonviolent Communication (NVC) can serve as a framework for expressing your needs in a way that increases the likelihood of your message being heard and understood.
- Practice speaking and actively attuning to a partner to ensure all parties feel seen, heard, and valued during conversations.
Outcomes:
By the end of this webinar, you’ll leave with enhanced communication skills and practical strategies for expressing your thoughts clearly and assertively, while actively listening to foster more constructive and respectful dialogue in professional interactions. You’ll feel more confident engaging in discussions without the fear of conflict, helping to create a healthier work environment where issues can be addressed openly and collaboratively.
Our presenter
Ellen Choi is an Assistant Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson). She received her PhD at the Ivey School of Business and her master’s degree at the London School of Economics. She is also an executive coach, meditation instructor, and yoga teacher. Her research examines employee mental health and well-being. More specifically, she studies how mindfulness, self-compassion, and authenticity are related to how people feel and behave at work. She teaches organizational behaviour, which covers topics such as decision-making, team effectiveness, and leadership. Ellen is a recovering overachiever and the more self-exploration she undergoes, the more she makes space for the parts of her that like to rest, play, and seek approval.
