All relationships carry an underlying, sometimes invisible dynamic of power.
On the extremes of power, we swing from being unwillingly obedient to rebelling. When we have power, we may be ashamed to own it, because we think that denying it may help others step up. Or, we may unintentionally abuse it, and be experienced as dismissive or oppressive. We oscillate from being too lenient (making way for confusion and lack of leadership), to shying others away with one-sided decisions, and becoming authoritarian. Many times we are left feeling alienated, disgusted, discouraged or outraged, and overall timid to talk to anyone about our anguish.
With all these discomforts related to power, why do we hesitate to address them?
Because it’s tricky, no matter what end of the stick we are in. If we have less power, naming an abuse is risky. We may experience censorship, shaming, punishment or alienation. If we are in a position of power, “giving in” can lead to lack of decisions and direction, causing a loss of reputation and power itself. And so we sweep it all under the rug, and navigate our relationships as if we are walking with a pebble inside our shoe. The more we avoid the issue, the more we perpetuate it. Overtime, we are left with an unhealthy relational space, filled with skepticism, resentment, gossip and mistrust.
Elevate your practice by understanding the subtleties & imbalances of power. Share it with your clients & shift your stance from the "Sage on Stage" to the "Guide on the Side". Gain the skills to help clients lead with consciousness & build fulfilling relationships.
You know top-down management can feel unsafe & oppressive. You want to learn strategies for equity that enable each person to own their authority, without threatening others. You want to foster an engaging environment, where every team member feels valued and secure to contribute authentically.
You want to relate to your team and partners with high regard, mutual respect and cooperation. You want to trust you are exercising your power responsibly. And offering a safe space where people can bring their most genuine ideas, co-create innovative solutions, and support each other towards mutual & sustained success.
And anyone with a desire to grow towards exercising power more consciously and compassionately.
I’m Cecilia Kremer, and I’m passionate about helping emerging leaders like you discover the power of empathy in the workplace. With years of experience in Nonviolent Communication (NVC), I’ve seen firsthand how profound self-connection and self-care can transform the way we lead and collaborate.
My mission is to empower you to create success not just through strategies, but through genuine connection—both with yourself and with those around you. I believe that when teams and communities nurture deep, meaningful, and resilient ties, they spark the kind of synergy that leads to innovative outcomes.
Join me in this workshop, and let’s explore together how we can shift power dynamics in a way that fosters trust, understanding, and collaboration in your workplace.
This is your opportunity to transform the way you exercise power, lead and collaborate. Join like-minded people to learn and practice new, more inclusive and empathic dynamics of power.
Together we can challenge the status quo, and create real impact & change.
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