Power and Privilege - Introduction to using them well

Talking about Power and Privilege - how to use them well

When: December 6 2024 10am - noon

Where: Via zoom

How much: You choose what you pay based on your means and what it's worth to you. Payment isn't required to attend. An opportunity to contribute financially will also be available afterward when you can determine the value. This is an experimental pricing approach with the intention to make it equitable and accessible to a wider audience. 

What: An introductory webinar on how we can use our power and privilege well. 

Discussion topics include: 

• Types and sources of power
• Healthy use of power 
• Understanding intersectionality with the "Wheel of Privilege"
• Practical ways to use your privilege well  

For those who: 

• want to make a difference but feel frustrated with the status quo 
• want to better understand your own power and privilege and learn to use them well 
• are changemakers who are values-based and purpose-driven 
• have a strong desire to improve your impact and learn to share power 

Why: 

• the world needs more empowered leaders who understand their own power and privilege and strive to use them in healthy ways 
• because there are few places to talk about power and privilege (without fear of being cancelled!) 
• disempowered changemakers burn out
• because power and privilege are not bad in and of themselves, it's how we use them

Who by: Facilitated by Leadership Futurist, Tathra Street

Why Me:

• I used to think about power and privilege in a way that left me feeling disempowered and guilty
• I have learned new ways to acknowledge my power and privilege 
• I used to think privilege was bad and that being 'underprivileged' was worse 
• I used to think power equalled abuse of power and that being 'disempowered' was my own fault
• Now I focus on how to use my power and privilege for good

How: This webinar will use experiential learning and peer education approaches as well as slides and discussion 

What this webinar is:

• A space to reflect on your own use of power and privilege
• An exploration of concepts that apply to areas where many of us are not aware of our impact
• An invitation to be open to seeing aspects of yourself that you may not have considered before 
• Intended to support people to improve your impact with a focus on inclusive leadership  

What this webinar is NOT: 
A place for judgment, guilt and shame. 
(Some of these feelings may be present and to keep the space productive and respectful we invite participants to be mindful of the impact of their words and actions.) 

What people say about Tathra...

Tathra is an exceptional facilitator who is highly skilled at holding space and setting safe boundaries for sensitive and challenging conversations. I was privileged to experience this firsthand as a board director.  

Your facilitation style is lovely to be in the room for.  I was made to feel safe in the tone and intention you set for the meeting.

Tathra Street demonstrated great skill and sensitivity in her facilitation of the workshop. She brought a quality of calm and alert presence to the room and was able to meet and hold the wide range of emotional expressions that emerged during the day. We were grateful for the professionalism and intelligence she brought as a facilitator.