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Fierceful Listening (Holger Nauheimer)

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“The problem with listening is that it is so easy not to do. Listening is very hard work.” (Emma J. Justes)

Most of us believe that we are good listeners. In fact, few of us are, and many of us have little to no awareness, let alone control over our listening skills. It takes lifelong and constant practice to develop our listening skills.

In this workshop, I will give an introduction to the larger concept of Deep Listening, a skill that enables those who master it to focus on other persons while not losing themselves and their purpose in the conversation. It is based on a mixture of neuro-physiology and psychology with a dash of spirituality and philosophy. It helps us as change practitioners to grow our professional capacity and as human beings to mature.

After a short theoretical introduction, participants of this short workshop will practice fierceful listening by:

  • Listen to self: learning to observe distractions, suspend assumptions and turn down inner voices
  • Listen to others: increasing curiosity and search for other people’s purpose
  • Search for alignment: finding the sweet spot that lies between both conversation partners.
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Humour to boost compassion (Belina Raffy)

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Humour, if done well, gives us the ability to focus on and to understand difficult, complex situations which we would normally be inclined to avoid. It can give us courage to feel like we are all ‘in it together to create a better response. And it can help to reveal current dynamics in the situation which are ridiculous, silly, or genius – increasing our ability to hold ourselves and others accountable, and to adapt changes as needed. In order for us to find humorous aspects, we must mentally temporarily ‘step out’ of the situation and of how we typically think of the situation. Just doing that reminds us that these are not fixed and can change.

In this highly interactive workshop, we will:

  • Go through the basics to create a compassionate form of humour
  • Learn a basic joke structure
  • Practice exploring ideas our brains don’t normally entertain
  • Use humorous metaphors to explain aspects of complex situations
  • Understand how to become an adorable version of yourself when you present
  • Discuss how to bring these skills back to work to support corporate activism

This workshop addresses a way of communicating which helps to engage others in co-created change using compassion and delight.

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Sticks & Balls: Using Physical Play to Prepare for Change (Scott Tate)

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The “Sticks and Balls” approach is all about using fun constraints (sticks, balls…) to connect our bodies through physical curiosity to the agility, creativity and stamina needed to change and grow. Trusting and experiencing a real feeling of strength and stability under some constraints, a unique transformative tension can develop. It is only with healthy tension that we can change and adapt.

This kinesiologically and design-thinking informed session will also have attendees walking out with a reminder that the human mind/body thrives when it can explore its agility and curiosity physically. Leave armed with tools you probably have in your cupboards and a new way to feel, experience and prepare for change.

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Ice-Breaker (Nathan Bragg)

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Never underestimate the power of creative play and “goofing off”. The games in this set are the jumping off point for all the deeper questions to be asked in Nathan Bragg’s Image Theatre workshops. This is a cornerstone.

This workshop will:

  • playfully exercise creative muscles
  • raise awareness that images are inherent to all communication
  • encourage a new form of deep listening
  • begin to illustrate the effectiveness of communicating through images we create with our bodies and/or objects.
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Dealing with resistance and overcoming obstacles (Jutta Goldammer)

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In this experiential workshop you will acquire a new set of strategies of how to overcome obstacles with ease and reach your goals more effectively and joyfully. Bring along a challenge and we’ll explore ways to to deal with it using mental power, intention and collective wisdom. You’ll be guided through an empowering 4 phases process to overcome the obstactle you brought with you. You’ll learn how to surf between outer and inner obstacles. With the support of the group you’ll anchor in your body the capacity to overcome obstacles bending a steel rebar with your throat. Once you’ve experienced what incredible actions you can perform with the power of your mind, any future obstacle will seem a piece of cake to you. After the workshop you’ll have at least one obstacle less and a couple of new approaches in your toolbox more.

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