Workshops
I offer workshops for organizations that focus on leadership development, interpersonal skills, and team dynamics - all through a somatic lens. The most popular workshops focus on Embodied Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and Navigating Stress in the Workplace. Scroll down to learn why somatics is key for professional development.
Why Somatic-Based Workshops?
Oftentimes in professional development, people learn useful information but may struggle with implementing this knowledge after a training. This is because most behavior is influenced not just by our rational minds but also by old patterns held in the body like stress, emotions, and unconscious beliefs or biases.
For this reason, somatics is key if you’re looking for your team to not only acquire new information and strategies, but to apply those strategies moving forward.
In particular, my workshops can help your team embody strategies related to:
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Integrating somatics into workshops and facilitation can help teams develop additional leadership skills including emotional intelligence, authentic presence, and relationship building.
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Somatic practices can improve self-awareness by connecting physical sensations with emotions and thought patterns.
This awareness can help your team better understand their strengths and opportunities for growth, both as individuals and as a group.
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Burnout and employee engagement are ongoing challenges for many organizations.
Learning strategies to reduce stress, tension, and anxiety can help teams stay engaged and motivated even within high-pressure environments.
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Somatic techniques can improve emotional intelligence, non-verbal communication, empathy, and active listening skills.
These can help teams appreciate different communication styles, experience reduced misunderstandings, and improve their collaboration.
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Conflict is inevitable within teams. Somatic approaches can facilitate healthy conflict resolution by helping team members understand and regulate their emotions, maintain composure, and find constructive solutions.
This can lead to a more enjoyable and productive team environment.
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By fostering a deeper understanding of individual and collective dynamics, somatic approaches can strengthen trust and cohesion within teams.
This can create a supportive atmosphere where team members feel valued and empowered to contribute their best work.
Logistics:
All workshops are customized for each organization. They can be offered as a standalone training, for example during an annual retreat, or as part of an ongoing professional development series.
Sessions combine didactic content along with somatic practices that are interactive and involve the mind-body connection.
Workshops are offered in-person in the Greater Seattle area and beyond. While the audience size may vary, I’ve found the ideal group size is between 5-15 participants.
Organizations I’ve partnered with include:
Next Steps:
To learn more about a workshop for your team, schedule a free consultation below. This way I can better understand your needs and goals and you can learn how a somatic-based approach can support your team.
I’ll then put together a plan and proposal, and we’ll go from there.
