How do you transform a breakdown into a breakthrough?
One of our staff members, Ayari, once entered the office in tears. Joseph, our Executive Director, asked about her well-being. Ayari shared that she was confronted by her own inauthenticity and didn’t know who she was being at work or really anywhere in her life. Joseph responded, “breakdowns are the beginning of breakthroughs.”
When a communication breakdown occurs, YES Institute sees that as an opportunity to transform misunderstandings and deepen connection in any relationship. Staff and volunteers strengthen their bonds by applying the tools and techniques taught in YES Institute’s Communication Solutions™. This course leaves participants with methods for folks to authentically and responsibly communicate with one another.
Communication Solutions™ participants have shared:
“[This course] allowed me to see how much power my own voice has and how to feel more empowered to use my voice.”
“Profound. This is a practice, not a class, and I can see why people keep coming back. I will keep coming back, and bringing others. So powerful and affirming.”
Attendees of this course are in community with one another as they bravely and vulnerably open up about themselves and confront aspects of their own communication that may be holding them back.
The exercises in this course give participants an opportunity to practice the tools with one another while receiving coaching and most importantly, allow them to simply be, be authentic, and speak from purpose.
“Opened my heart to be vulnerable and to share; to make something worthwhile.”
“It gave me confidence that I may have more allies in the world than I previously thought.”
“[This course] allowed me to stand in front of an audience and start speaking. It helped me open up about challenging family situations.”
“I notice more clearly that I’m making conversations all about me. That my fear of speaking about a subject such as gender and orientation can always be received well, as long as what I say comes from an authentic place.”
“At first I was really not into sharing my life with other people and trying to know them but now I have the courage to communicate more.”
“I need to be more patient and deliberate when listening for another person’s point of view, when they are sharing.”
The course creates the space for everyone to turn their breakdowns into breakthroughs and confront their understanding of themselves in a safe and welcoming environment.
“I feel more empowered to share my struggles and my story. I feel that I have gained the tools to do this effectively.”
A special thanks to co-founder, Martha Fugate, for joining us in Miami to co-lead our Communication Solutions™ course!
Join us for our Communications Solutions™ course on Friday and Saturday, January 12 & 13, 2024, 12 pm-6 pm ET on both days. This is a 2-day course that is delivered in person
