Own Your Story
Each of us has a unique story that comes into every meeting, relationship, and conversation we have.
Each of us has a unique story that comes into every meeting, relationship, and conversation we have. These stories are formed by our race, gender, our families and countries of origin, our educational and professional backgrounds, and innate characteristics and traits. What do we do when our story is in opposition to another’s?
In this session, participants will be invited to center their own story and reflect on the ways it impacts their interaction with others. The exploration of their story, invites them to demonstrate genuine curiosity about others’ stories, perspectives, and lived experience.
Key Takeaways
An exploration of personal story and identity formation.
The importance of practicing curiosity about other people’s stories, and the way that story shapes our behaviors, beliefs, and the lens through which we see the world
The understanding that: Each of us is like all others, like some others, and like no other.
The importance of humility and curiosity in creating an open and safe environment for sharing personal experiences.
Included Resources
Overview
Provides an introduction to the key concepts associated with the skill. Prepares participants to think about and engage with the topic prior to the workshop.
Workshop Workbook
A detailed and interactive workbook includes all content covered in the workshop, interactive pages for activities and exercises, and serves as a valuable reference tool for leaders in the future.
Conversation Circle Guide
A framework for self-led small group discussions between workshops extends the learning and supports long-term behavior change.
Take Action Tool
But wait, what do we DO? This tool includes practical and actionable suggestions on how to take proactive action on participants’ learning after the workshop.
*All of our resources are PDFs which are interactive and fully accessible.*
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