Each Session can be taken as a stand-alone, or take them all as a “retreat” where you can immerse yourself and internalize these skills which people describe as:
Unique — Innovative — Practical — Challenging — Elegant — Masterful — Profound — Transforming — Fun — Laugher — Tears — Immediate — Disarming — Safe — Enlightening — Empowering — Authentic — Integrity — Courage — Compassion —Genuine — Absorbing — Fascinating — Brilliant — Magical — Excitement — Extraordinary —Evolutionary — Inspiring — Vision — Hope — Breathtaking
When I read the following words from Robert Sharma’s book, The Secret Letters of the Monk who Sold his Ferrari, it spoke to me of why I continue to sponsor workshops that offer people the opportunity to study with Sharon.
“The most important gift we can give ourselves is the commitment to living our authentic life . . . It’s a mark of wisdom to choose to spend time in those places that inspire and energize you and associate with those people who elevate and uplift you. Whether in our work or within our personal lives, these most positive friends and peers will inspire us to be our greatest selves and to lead our largest lives.”
My own experiences with Sharon and PNDC over the last 7 years have changed the way I communicate with my family, friends, and my approach with my colleagues, and my clients. In essence, it has changed my life. I hope you’ll join us for this opportunity to do small group work with Sharon in this series of workshops that offer an in-depth study and practice of PNDC skills. All sessions will include a dynamic mix of presentation of concepts, discussion, role-playing and working with group examples.
– Karen Thompson Harry, Barrister, Mediator, Collaborative Family Lawyer
Session I: Thursday, April 24, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
PNDC Introductory Workshop – for those who are new to PNDC and/or those who would like a review.
The session will start with looking at: (1) an overview of the physiological impact of defensiveness, (2) demonstrating how to make profound changes in how we use power in verbal interactions, and (3) learning to disarm defensiveness and defuse power struggles by making shifts in intention, tone, and body language, as well as how we (a) ask questions, (b) give feedback, (c) state our own thoughts, feelings, & beliefs, and (d) create clear boundaries.
More Information:
Introductory Workshop: http://www.pndc.com/detail/topics-pndc-main.php#intro
What is PNDC? http://www.pndc.com/about-us/what-is-pndc.php
Session II: Friday, April 25, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Level 2 – Questions – Opening the Door to Real Conversation
Imagine being able to draw from a wealth of possible questions in any situation! In this experiential session, we’ll learn and practice more than a dozen types of questions that accomplish many goals. They are disarming and can free us from being caught in power struggle, while simultaneously prompt people to drop their defensiveness and open up to the kind of real conversation holds the magic of transformation. They can hold others more accountable, and they can keep us in our own power even if others don’t respond as we’d like. They can deepen our understanding and intimacy with those we love. Many of these formats for asking questions are uniquely invaluable in both professional and personal relationships.
Session III: Saturday, April 26, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Level 2 – Statements – Achieving Honesty without Judgment
In this session, we’ll practice four formats for making statements that avoid many of the pitfalls of both traditional communication methods and current “best practices.”
A. Giving Feedback that Make People Feel Respect and Want to Listen – Formats 1, 2, & 3
Feedback has a bad reputation. In many cases, it is given in a critical tone, or it is soft-pedaled to the point that the message is lost. In the first part of this workshop, we will look at how we can transform the way we give feedback, so people feel more respected and are more likely to want to listen. We’ll practice three steps for giving feedback that are direct and honest, yet do not convey judgment.
B. Stating Our own Thoughts, Feelings & Beliefs with Clarity, Power and Compassion – Format 4
So often when we want to express a strong opinions, beliefs, or feelings, we automatically slide into doing in ways that alienate others. We frequently try to convince others to agree, send messages that suggest others are “wrong,” leaving them to feel judged. Or, perhaps use our expression of emotions as a guilt trip. In this portion of the session, we’ll work with how to express ourselves with honesty and power in ways that can create understanding and greater compassion, even across lines of difference that would usually divide us.
More Information: http://www.pndc.com/detail/topics-pndc-main.php#statements
Session IV: Sunday, April 27, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Level 2 – Predictions – Creating Healthy Boundaries
Most of us have a lot of “authority” issues, ranging from how we use our own personal authority to how we respond to the authority wielded by others. In this workshop, we’ll look first at what I call the War Model Authority Continuum, and evaluate the common misuses of authority. Then we’ll examine and practice methods two highly effective formats for making predictions that (a) are less likely to make people feel controlled or punished, and (b) prompt them to become more competent and reciprocal. While we often tend to think of “limit setting” as something parents do with children, it is equally important that we know how to set clear limits with other adults, both at work and at home. Even small limits can create major changes in any relationship, enhancing the health of the relationship.
More Information: http://www.pndc.com/detail/topics-pndc-main.php#predictions
Registration:
1. Sign Up:
Email: Karen Thompson Harry: karen@kthlaw.ca
Subject Line, Include: PNDC Training
2. Fee Schedule:
The fee schedule is listed below. Each session can stand alone or be taken in conjunction with any or all of the other sessions. Discounts are offered for any combination of more than one session. The cost for each single session or combination of sessions is in bold. Sharon Wanted to limit the total cost for the complete package to $695 so all three full day workshops can be taken either with or without the introduction for the same price.
Sharon wants her work to be accessible so if you are interested and need a partial scholarship, feel free to contact her at: 510-332-0020.
Level I Intro – 3 hrs: $150 (Standard Fee)
1 Level II Day – $285 (Standard Fee)
2 Level II Days – $570 (Standard Fee) – $495 (Discounted Fee) – $75 Savings
3 Level II Days – $855 (Standard Fee) – $695 (Discounted Fee) – $160 Savings
1 Level II + Intro – $435 (Standard Fee) – $385 (Discounted Fee) – $50 Savings
2 Level II + Intro – $720 (Standard Fee) – $570 (Discounted Fee) – $150 Savings
3 Level II + Intro – $1,005 (Standard Fee) – $695 (Discounted Fee) – $310 Savings
If you are not taking the whole series, please be sure to identify the topic for each of the day-long sessions you plan to attend. Thanks!
Bonus Offers:
Bonus Offer 1: “Bring a Friend” & Get 1/2 off Second Fee
Note from Sharon: I love to encourage people to bring a friend because it becomes a ready-made support system, not only to have someone you know at the workshop with you, but for continued practice when you return home.
You and your friend pay the above prices for one person & get 1/2 off these prices for the second person.
For Example, for two full days:
It’s an Additional $247 off the package price! Total Savings $398
– One person can come for both days for a total of $247!
– Or split the difference and each pay only $371 for both days!
Total “Bring a Friend” Savings for the whole series: $657.50
Bonus Offer 2: Repeat a Session You’ve Already Taken
Repeat one or more sessions you’ve already taken and pay half-price
Full Day Questions Workshop: $142.50
Three Hour Intro: $75
3. Payment Options: Credit Card or Check
To Pay by Credit Card, Call Secure Line: 510-655-8086
Leave: (1) Name (2) Phone Number (3) Workshop Title (4) Credit Card Number (4) Ex. Date & (5) 3 Letter Code on Back
Send Check in U.S. funds to: Karen Thompson-Harry, B.A. J.D. 1 Wellington Rd. 124, Erin Ontario N0B 1T0
You are welcome to contact Sharon or Karen directly for more information.
Sharon Ellison:
Phone: 510-332-0020
Email: sharon@pndc.com
Website: www.pndc.com
Karen Thompson Harry:
Phone: (519) 833-0040
Email: karen@kthlaw.ca
Website: www.kthlaw.ca