Free Introduction to Gifts
Event description
Do you know what your gifts are?
What’s the difference between gifts and skills?
How can gifts help you find purpose and direction?
Discovering Your Inner Spark: A Free Taster Session by Befriend
Ever felt there's something special inside of you, ready to shine? Dive in with us, Befriend, to unwrap that mystery! 🌟 A free one hour introduction to the power of gift discovery for leading a meaningful, deeply connected life in community.
You don’t need to bring anything except your curiosity and open heart.
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The Scoop:
- Gifts vs. Skills: Unpacking the difference.
- How understanding your gift can illuminate your path.
- Candid conversations about the beauty of individuality.
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Who is this for?
- Self-Explorers: Curious souls seeking to understand and embrace their unique essence.
- Community Catalysts: Those who sprinkle a bit of magic in every community gathering. Ready to amplify that spark?
- Everyday Enthusiasts: If you're seeking a touch more depth and meaning in your daily routine, come aboard!
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A peek into 'gifts'
A gift is something we all have inside us, an “inner quality” or characteristic, which is shaped by our life experiences. It’s something we love to give to others and take joy in sharing. It guides our life’s choices and the way we interact with others.
It’s not the same as being “good” at something, like a sport… it’s something far more intricate and unique to you, and only you!
You’ve probably heard the saying “a gift isn’t a gift until it’s given" before? This is because showing up in meaningful ways and sharing our gifts is an extraordinarily important means of building relationships and sparking connection.
Understanding and using our gifts is both an old and a new idea. Many traditional cultures and faiths, centuries old, used specific methods to identify and grow gifts in their members. Now, modern neuroscience and positive psychology have proven that we can find meaning in our lives and thrive by knowing and giving our gifts to others.
This workshop is part of a series in partnership with the Core Gift Institute:
- Introduction to Gifts (free 1-hour workshop) - 13th October, 3rd November
- Five Ways to know your gifts (1-day workshop) - 26th October
- Core Gift: Master Facilitator Training (2-day workshop) - 16th and 17th November
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Meet your facilitators
Nicola-Jane le Breton | Thinking Partner & Community Story Weaver, Befriend
Nicola is an inspired storyteller and facilitator, dedicated to creating inclusive spaces for individuals to discover and share their unique gifts. With a deep belief in the transformative power of story, she guides meaningful encounters through gift circles and storytelling journeys. A co-founder of The Possibility Fellowship, Nicola is also an Advanced Master Facilitator and a Certified Trainer of Core Gift Discovery with the Core Gift Institute.
Elaine Olsen | Partnership and Business Development Lead & Learning Facilitator, Befriend
Elaine is a seasoned learning facilitator with expertise in Compassionate Systems Framework, Theory U, Warm Data Labs and Core Gift Discovery. She brings a unique blend of methodologies and a systems perspective to community development and leadership training. Elaine believes transformation occurs when we develop our own internal being and capability in a deep relational way with others.
Dave Lindner | Community Manager, Befriend
Dave is passionate about helping communities flourish. He takes pride in empowering community members to contribute meaningfully to their surroundings. His passion for civic engagement and a profound sense of community belonging shape his commitment to nurturing vibrant community cultures in Perth.
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For any questions…
Please contact your session hosts via the details below:
Nicola-Jane le Breton - nicola@befriend.org.au
Elaine Olsen - elaine@befriend.org.au
Dave Lindner: dave@befriend.org.au
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Testimonials
"The gift approach is helping us build a resilient workforce that is able to stay hopeful and not get lost in the pain, sadness and fear of very difficult work in increasingly challenging and unsettled times."
– Deb Everley, CEO, Kenora Association for Community Living, Canada (about her organisation's work with the Core Gift Institute)
"The Core Gift Discovery process was life-changing for me. It helped me clearly see my authentic self. I made some big decisions about my life as soon as I saw what my true gift really is. It feels really good to honor myself and be certain that I know my purpose."
– Kemraj Ramdehall, Gift facilitator, Ontario, Canada
“Our society has always told us to follow the collective ideology
of doing as we’re told. My Core Gift Interview dissolved that ideology
completely and welcomed a new narrative of living in my purpose by
listening to my inner voice. It unveiled an inner knowing that I have
been carrying for years and solidified that my deepest moment of
suffering was also my deepest moment of possibility. I believe to live
in one’s purpose is to share your gift, not only for our own joy, but
also because it is the only way our world will return back to a state of
love and wholeness.”
– Valerie, Community Builder