Courageous Discomfort Workshop: Having Brave, Life-Changing Conversations

How can we have honest conversations about topics that silence most of us or in which only a few people dominate? How do we create and sustain an inclusive community where people feel a sense of belonging? How do we know when to advocate for each other or receive feedback when our intentions don’t match our impact?
We live in a time where it can feel too hard, too frightening for some of us to step into these moments and make a difference. This presentation shows you how.

Topics covered: 

  • Managing emotions in contentious interactions
  • Recognizing the difference between a curious question and a question that intensifies conflict  
  • Transforming people’s discomfort into the capacity to build relationships and resilience
  • Realizing the connection between emotional regulation, emotional hijacking, and boundaries

Rosalind Wiseman challenges us to understand the power of dignity to build courage, connections, and community. She is a speaker, writer, counselor, and thought leader on leadership, culture, conflict, and youth.  She is the author of the New York Times bestseller, Queen Bees and Wannabees – the basis for the film and the Broadway musical Mean Girls, and Masterminds and Wingmen. Wiseman is a frequent guest on national media outlets such as The Today Show, CNN, Good Morning America, and NPR affiliates across the country.


Rosalind is also a Senior Leadership Consultant at the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Overseas Schools, serving more than 195 schools worldwide; and contributed to Professor David Yeager’s just-published book: 10 to 25: “An Innovative Approach to Leading the Next Generation and Making Your Own Life Easier.”

When

October 10th, 2024

6:30–7:30 pm

Tickets

Admission Free

We hope you will consider donating in lieu of admission.

Location

Lafayette YMCA

2800 Dagny Way, Lafayette, CO 80026

Contact: events@penbv.org