LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
The Leadership Workshop for Community Impact is a five‑week journey designed for community leaders, organizers, and changemakers. Rooted in ease, agency, equity, and flow, this program cultivates the human and strategic skills most needed in today’s rapidly changing world. Participants will build self‑awareness, strengthen their capacity to communicate across differences, practice systems‑thinking for collaborative problem solving, deepen empathy for inclusive leadership, and craft a vision that inspires community action. Every week blends reflective learning with hands‑on exercises to make new skills immediately usable, and each module includes free downloadable practice sheets and an optional, in‑depth premium workbook.
Purpose & Audience
This series is aimed at community leaders and emerging changemakers who want to amplify their positive impact. Whether you coordinate neighborhood projects, serve in a nonprofit, or advocate for social equity, you’ll find tools to make leadership sustainable and resilient.
Five‑Week Course Outline
Week 1 – Self‑Awareness & Roots
Week 2 – Communicating With Clarity
Week 3 – Collaborative Problem‑Solving & Systems Thinking
Week 4 – Empathy & Inclusive Leadership
Week 5 – Strategic Vision & Innovation
Additional Features
Facilitated Community Cohorts: Throughout the program, participants collaborate in small cohorts for peer learning and accountability.
Office Hours: Weekly virtual office hours with facilitators provide space for questions and coaching.
Optional Certification: Upon completing the practice assignments and submitting the Community Vision Statement, participants can earn a Convergence Studios Leadership Certificate.
Free Practice Materials
Each module includes a complimentary downloadable sheet focusing on the week’s core skill. These simple, printable PDFs (reflection journal, listening checklist, systems map, empathy map, and vision planner) are designed for quick application in daily life. Participants can download these resources through the course portal at no cost.
Premium Workbook (Paid Add‑On)
For participants seeking deeper practice and additional structure, the premium workbook is available as a digital download and in print. The workbook offers:
Expanded Exercises: Multi‑step activities, case studies, and role plays to build mastery of each skill.
Guided Journaling: Structured space to track progress over 30–90 days.
Facilitator Notes: Insights and prompts to support self‑facilitated sessions or team workshops.
Research Summaries: Brief, accessible explanations of the evidence behind each skill, with citations to current research.