Speaking Up without Shutting Down

About

If we want to create a world where racism no longer thrives, we must examine how we show up when conversations get hard. Too often, the very moments that matter most are the ones where we lose our grounding—when emotions rise, voices shut down, and the opportunity for understanding slips away.

This workshop is about leading with purpose. It’s about recognizing the ways we unintentionally derail progress—by reacting instead of responding, speaking without listening, or pulling back when the conversation feels uncomfortable. Through reflection, dialogue, and practice, you’ll learn strategies to stay present, repair relationships when harm happens, and foster authentic connection—even in tense moments.

Over two transformative days, you will:

• Anchor yourself in Foundational Beliefs when conversations become challenging.

• Spot patterns in your responses that may unintentionally block progress.

• Recognize emotional triggers and regulate in the moment to stay effective.

• Build your confidence to lead tough conversations that strengthen trust and center belonging.

• Develop tools to invite connection and deepen understanding.

• Learn strategies to navigate conflict in ways that reduce defensiveness.

This isn’t just a workshop—it’s a journey of self-discovery, courage, and accountability. It’s an opportunity to grow into the kind of leader these conversations need.

Facilitator: Caprice D. Hollins, Psy.D. 
Location: This event is virtual and the Zoom link will be emailed to participants.
Schedule: September 25 & 26, 2025 | 8:30-12:00 PT / 11:30-3:00 ET
Clock Hours: 6.5 Hours available for WA State Certified Teachers.

Pricing

• $500 Large For-Profit Companies

• $400 Large Nonprofit, Public Sector, and Medium For-Profit Companies

• $300 Medium Nonprofit, Public Sector, and Small For-Profit Companies

• $200 Small Nonprofit and Public Sector

• $100 Personal/Non-Organization

• $50 Low Income or Student: A limited number of tickets are reserved for cash-poor, working-class and students in leadership programs.
  

*No refunds for any reason after 7 days prior to the workshop, although you are welcome to gift your seat to a colleague.*

Company Size:
Small: Less than 500 employees
Medium: 500-1,000 employees
Large: over 1,000 employees

​Other Important Information:

• Registration is for both dates.

• The Zoom link is on your ticket.

• We will send an email out a week before the workshop with information and suggested reading.

• If more than one person from your organization attends, please be sure each person has their own computer. Each person from your organization is required to buy a ticket.

• Given the challenges of talking about racism, we ask everyone to have their video camera turned on during the workshop. If for some reason you are unable to do so, please contact us in advance.

Cultures Connecting is committed to making our workshops accessible to everyone. We have designed our workshops with accessibility in mind. We invite feedback and suggestions to make our offerings more accessible for all users. Please reach out to Judy Lee with any concerns or ideas regarding accessibility at judy.lee@culturesconnecting.com.