'Together Stronger'

Per Person

Minimum of 6.

One-Day Workshop: "Embracing Our Uniqueness: Why We Matter in This World"

We are stronger together because we all matter. When we are heard and seen, we realize we have something valuable to contribute. The greatest gift we can offer one another is the act of truly listening.

Workshop Overview:

This workshop is designed to help participants discover their inherent worth, understand their unique contributions, and articulate their visions and opinions. Through engaging activities, group discussions, and reflective exercises, attendees will delve deep into what makes them special and how they can share their perspectives with confidence.

Schedule

09:00 AM - 09:30 AM: Registration & Welcome

• Sign in and grab a warm beverage.

• Introduction to the workshop goals and objectives.

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM: Understanding Our Value

• Discussion Topic: What does it mean to matter?

  • Group sharing: Participants reflect on personal experiences that highlight their value.

  • Guided exercise: Identify three qualities that make each participant unique.

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM: The Power of Opinions

• Interactive Session: Why opinions matter

  • Explore how diverse viewpoints enrich conversations and decision-making.

  • Breakout sessions: Participants discuss how they’ve felt when their opinions were valued or dismissed.

  • Why is the art of listening fully important.

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM: Break

• Refreshments and informal networking.

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM: Vision Crafting

• Creative Exercise: Articulating Your Vision

  • Guided visualization to imagine the world through each participant’s lens.

  • Crafting a personal vision statement: What change do you want to see, and how?

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch Break

• Enjoy a catered lunch with opportunities for socializing and informal discussions.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Sharing Our Stories

• Group Activity: Story Circles

  • Participants share their journey of self-discovery and how they recognize their unique contributions.

  • Encourage active listening and support.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Tools to Express Ourselves

• Workshop: Effective Communication

  • Tips and techniques for expressing opinions with confidence.

  • Role-playing scenarios to practice assertiveness and active listening.

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM: Break

• Light refreshments and open networking.

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM: Building a Supportive Community

• Discussion: The importance of community in amplifying voices

  • Explore how to foster supportive relationships and networks.

  • Create an action plan for connecting with like-minded individual’s post-workshop.

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Closing Reflections & Commitment

• Participants share a takeaway from the day.

• Set one personal commitment to implement the insights gained.

• Closing remarks and gratitude for participation.

Materials Provided:

• Workshop booklet with keynotes and exercises

• A journal for reflections

• A personalized resource list for continued growth

Participants will leave this workshop feeling empowered, with a clear understanding of their unique contributions and the courage to express their opinions and visions in the world.