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The Art and Science of Helping People Change – Ellen Van Oosten, PhD
In our roles as managers, leaders, educators and parents, we often want to help others learn, grow and improve. Too often, our approach is focused on fixing a problem and we leave others unmotivated or even resistant. But when we inspire others to envision a future anchored in their purpose and dreams, we activate psychological and physiological processes that not only result in a person feeling motivated and excited to change, but that enable them to sustain the effort for years. Ellen Van Oosten, PhD will share the latest research and approaches to help you become a better leader and coach.
The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief (Weller, 2015)
The first question I'd ask is: "What does a book on grief have to do with organization development?" Or maybe you saw this and thought, "wild edge of sorrow? That sounds like my day yesterday." My experience in the United States is that we aren't very good at acknowledging loss, much less grieving and mourning it. This book has been transformative for me in my quest to become a whole human.
COVID 19 – Making Smart Decisions
The intention of this seminar is to give a brief overview of SARS-CoV-2, and then open the discussion for any questions you may want to ask regarding how to stay as safe as possible on both a personal and professional level.
Strategic Thinking with Rebecca Poretsky
When things feel uncertain, strategic thinking and decision-making skills often go out the window. In this mini-workshop, we'll help you pick up the vocabulary and skills to notice when a decision - or process- is likely to go awry.
