Leading from a Place of Truth (Self-Study)

$97.00

There seems to be something magical in all of us that inspires us to lead our life in our unique way and informs our choices. This special purpose and path that only we have, can become nectar to our soul and our communities  – when we acknowledge, live and gift it wholeheartedly.

I unfortunately sometimes get overloaded with tasks, and as a result disconnect from my inner spark and while I might accomplish my to-dos I feel doubtful and exhausted.

Remembering one’s own leadership and purpose is heart and mind opening. Acknowledging our strength and talents and the contributions we are making heals our wounds and rejuvenates us. During the workshop, you will diagnose your personal leadership situation. You’ll (re-)connect to what is true for you – so you’ll lead even more from a place of truth – inspired and vitalized by your own leadership development.

You’ll be introduced to the Four Fold Way by Dr. Angeles Arrien – a holistic perspective on leadership, along with other tools from the Genuine Contact program.

You’ll leave this workshop with:

  • a refreshed sense of purpose
  • a clear vision of what supports you in your own leadership development
  • ideas how to nurture yourself so you can be of service to others
  • fresh thoughts to ponder about that spark your curiosity and excitement
  • revitalized sense of leadership

The Four Fold Way

Combining four archetypes with principles:

  • Show up, or choose to be present. Being present allows us to access the human resources of power, presence, and communication. This is the way of the Warrior.
  • Pay attention to what has heart and meaning. Paying attention opens us to the human resources of love, gratitude, acknowledgment, and validation. This is the way of the Healer.
  • Tell the truth without blame or judgment. Nonjudgmental truthfulness remains our authenticity and develops our inner vision and intuition. This is the way of the Visionary.
  • Be open to outcome, not attached to outcome. Openness and non-attachment helps us to recover the human resources of wisdom and objectivity. This is the way of the Teacher.

~ Dr. Angeles Arrien, The Four Fold Way: Walking the Paths of the Warrior, Teacher, Healer, and Visionary

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Description

Your Facilitator

Anna Caroline Türk is a Genuine Contact Trainer and Co-owner living in Germany.

She is on a mission to change how people communicate and collaborate in the workplace. In today’s pressure-cooker work environment, traditional management styles and typical meeting cultures no longer work. As a consequence, people and profits suffer and the purpose gets lost. Anna Caroline holds a vision of the workplace in which communication is joyful, relaxed and supportive. Collaboration is used as the key to partner with all team members and stakeholders to achieve sustainable success in the marketplace.

Learn more about Anna Caroline

Self-Study Program

This self-study program includes:

  • audio recording of the original workshop (2 hours)
  • workshop guidebook (10 pages)
  • workshop whiteboards (16 pages)

You will receive immediate access to these materials once your order is complete.

Genuine Contact Specialty Series

This online workshop is part of the Genuine Contact Specialty Series. Each program in this series is designed to showcase an original application of Genuine Contact as developed by Genuine Contact professionals. Genuine Contact provides a blended, synergistic, holistic approach to change and to leadership. It is not about a big quick splash, but rather about developing the skills, knowledge, and capacity to sustain the ongoing organizational change necessary to thrive in today’s constantly changing, complex times.

The Genuine Contact Program and all of its applications are used around the world in the private sector, non-profit sector, development agencies, health and social services, and in organizations of all types.

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