The world's on fire. So am I.


Hi there Reader,

My plan was to send you today news about my new workshop From drama to direction: Effective team communication for caring leaders. (See details here)

Then Iran happened.

I felt a familiar charge of fear and guilt in my body. A voice in my head mocked me: “Really? A workshop on office communication when the world’s on fire? What difference will that make? What will people think?” Thankfully, I can now rein in any derailing, shaming thoughts that go rogue.


And I remembered I wrote this:

I’m tired of seeing people hijack conversations, force their way and “win” arguments, while being visibly less prepared, capable or thoughtful (yet more confident) than those they overpower.

Big egos, shouting and tantrums aren’t cutting it anymore.

That’s why I created this workshop.

For you to be a workplace Yoda

- cool, fierce, and just.


The workshop might be targeted towards team leaders, but I know that the skills I teach move beyond the workplace.

They can be applied with family and friends, partners and children, as well as co-workers and bosses.

What would become possible if we were able to actually communicate, as individuals, communities, or cultures?

To experience the uncomfortable feelings that rise inside of us during conflict, but not let them drive the bus?

To put our point across without losing our center?

To move beyond tension and into synced cooperation towards our common goals and values?

I’d like to think that the world would be different.

If this resonates with you, then you can learn more and book your place here.

If this speaks to you, but you're not a team leader, you're more than welcome!

I’ll be sending more emails about the workshop within the next couple of weeks.

Here for any questions,

Elena


Meet me in Thessaloniki!


I’ll be there Saturday March 7 - Thursday March 12 for the 28th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival.

If you’re part of the AGORA, you can come to the wonderful Decompression Room: A space of wellbeing at AGORA (located in the Film Museum building at the port).

The Decompression Room has been designed as a quiet sanctuary, where you can escape the festival hustle, listen to calming music or recorded meditations and regroup.

I’ll be offering two live guided meditations that can help you “Rest and Recharge”.

Feel free to drop in!

Wednesday March 11, 18.00-19.00 & Thursday March 12, 12.00-13.00, at the Decompression Room

If you’d like some 1-2-1 time with me, you can also book a meeting.

Place your request at the AGORA info desk, or send me an email: info@elenachristopoulou.com.




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Elena Christopoulou

I'm a holistic therapist, with decades-long previous experience as a film professional. I'm currently facilitating customised workshops for film festivals, companies, and institutions on stress management, communication practices, alternative approach of scripts & projects, and more. In my private practice, I offer 1:1 sessions that are dedicated to healing the spiritual aspect of trauma. Subscribe to my newsletter for news and updates.

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