Workshops and Events

Our most popular workshops

We offer these (and more!) to organizations and the public.

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Transforming Tensions Toolkit Workshop

Stand-alone sampler of tools for getting ourselves unstuck, moving from frustration to curiosity and engagement

Tool takeaways:

  • Transforming Tensions Process
  • Continuums of Difference
  • Intercultural Conflict Styles Model
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Bridging Differences & Overcoming Polarization Series

3 sessions, 90 minutes each

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3 Part Series:

  1. Diagnosing differences contributing to tensions in our teams and relationships. Tool Takeaway: Continuums of cultural differences
  2. Navigating identity labels: frustration and liberation. Tool Takeaway: Who/where we are (positionality) and what we see (framing)
  3. Getting to know the stories we tell ourselves. Tool Takeaway: Transforming Tensions Process
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Engaging Conflict Across Cultures & Power Differences Series

4 sessions, 90 minutes each

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  1. Communicating across differences in directness. Tool Takeaway: “Narrating context” to build trust and understanding
  2. Communicating across differences in emotional expression. Tool Takeaway: “Naming norms” to enhance trust and reduce bias
  3. In conflict, what we say and how we say it. Tool Takeaway: Intercultural Conflict Styles Model
  4. Identifying and navigating power dynamics, including race and social class. Tool takeaway: Who adapts to whom (Power analysis)

Spanglish Story Circles: Curious Conexiones

Connect with Spanish/English speakers who are passionate about connection and curious about the power of sharing our stories!

  • Speak English, Spanish, or switch between the two, as you wish.
  • Listen to others and share stories (no preparation needed!)
  • Experience “Story Circles” meeting format refined and published by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) 

Join us to connect across differences! 

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Additional Past Events

  • The Art of Questions hosted by Curious Ways
  • Transforming Tensions Workshop Collection hosted by Anjali Leon of PPL Coach
  • Tension Meetings MeetUp hosted by Curious Ways
  • Curious Conexiones: A Spanglish MeetUp hosted by Sara A. Clark and Jenna Fuentes
  • Navigating Tensions in Team with Scrum Beers Halifax, Guest Speaker: Sara A. Clark.
  • Lean into Awkard with Lean in Agile, Guest Speaker: Sara A. Clark

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