WORKSHOPS
We are each a brilliant thread of our democracy. But the fabric of our communities has been torn. To repair it, we must see each other’s brilliance and our own limitations.
We live in impossible times. There are no good solutions to our problems. We yearn to create positive change. But the truth is that people can’t work out their problems with one another if they are judged or shamed.
As we gather together, we can unravel enough to weave ourselves into a new pattern of belonging and community. How do we do this?
By bridging politics and psychology, my workshops help participants develop their emotional intelligence while developing a new shared worldview. Together, we learn to identify, explore, and use our emotional experiences to cultivate self-awareness and foster the fellowship needed for personal, group, and community development. This is a “public emotional intelligence.” It is how we can mend the tears that separate us, creating a more brilliant, resilient fabric that makes our communities stronger.
Which workshops are available?
Workshops are customized to different age and interest groups. Examples include community activism, exploring a post-progressive worldview, and helping Millennials find purpose in their lives and work. Workshops may be one-time or time-limited (e.g., meeting weekly for a month). Please explore the calendar to learn about current workshops.
Do you offer any groups that aren’t time-limited?
Yes. Please visit the Groups page to learn more about the ongoing groups I lead. Group members are able to continue their development on an ongoing basis and develop lasting relationships with each other. Most groups meet bimonthly.
What happens in the workshops?
Depending on the workshop’s focus and goals, we use discussions, lectures, presentations, and experiential training and practice. Group sizes are limited, ranging from 8 to 20 people. Workshops take place via Zoom and in person. Every workshop is focused on helping participants to accelerate their development as people and leaders.
Are you available to lead private workshops for organizations?
Yes. A workshop can serve as a catalyst to help you develop your organization’s capacity to lead more effectively. I will be happy to work with you to develop a workshop customized to your needs and goals. Typically, my workshops focus on development of leadership capacities and public emotional intelligence.
How can I attend a workshop?
To reserve your place, please call or email me to set up a time for a brief introductory conversation. For longer-term time-limited workshops, participants may need prior experience. Workshop costs are determined on a sliding scale. Since many workshops are virtual, we absolutely welcome participants from anywhere in the world.
Are you available for speaking engagements?
Yes. I frequently accept invitations to speak to professional organizations and other groups. I am passionate about using public speaking to encourage meaningful, purpose-driven dialogue that helps us develop our personal and political potential.
“The divide between our public and private lives is something that we don’t understand. Yet, it is the air we breathe, and it’s poisonous. We can bridge this divide by cultivating a public emotional intelligence. Such an intelligence knows how to cultivate effective, shared action.”
— Peter T. Dunlap