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“Office Hours”
Empathetic, Productive Discussions
🌟: Monday, April 13th @5PM Central / 6PM Eastern - ZOOM..
Kara Kelly “What I Wish I Would of Said” …
**Presenter:** Kara Kelly, Communication Coach
**Program Leaders:** Dr. Chris Welde & Rebecca Hackman
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Join us for a special **Vision Forward 2.0 Learning Lab “Office Hours”** session following our first *“What I Wish I Would Have Said”* series! This interactive workshop will give you the tools to improve your conversations—especially when you’re engaging with people who see the world differently.
The **Vision Forward Learning Lab Series** brings together volunteers, community leaders, and conversational activists to practice having empathetic, productive discussions.
*“What I Wish I Would Have Said”* series
The *“What I Wish I Would Have Said”* series, launched in January 2026, offered four engaging sessions available for replay on the **[NWSOFA YouTube Channel (798)](https://www.youtube.com/@nwsofa)**. Even if you missed earlier sessions, you’ll find this workshop valuable and easy to follow.
During this **Office Hours** session, bring your own conversation scenarios or tricky comments you’ve encountered. Together, we’ll apply the **Four Skills** and **“Seven Ways to Avoid an Argument”** to construct responses that calm, connect, and *move the needle*.
Learn to steer conversations, prevent arguments, and recover from “stuck” dialogues—all while preserving relationships and strengthening your influence.
**Vision Forward 2.0** is a pro‑democracy learning initiative designed to help volunteers and community advocates communicate thoughtfully in moments of tension, misinformation, or division.
These skill‑based, practical sessions are grounded in real-world conversations happening right now. Join us to practice tools that make your communication stronger, clearer, and more effective—it’s easier than you think!
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**Homework Reminder (from prior session):**
1. Watch *Jefferson Fisher – “Disagree Without Drama: How To Talk To Someone You Completely Disagree With.”*
2. Hold three real-life conversations using the skills learned. Notice and avoid arguments!
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**About Kara Kelly:**
Kara Kelly is a Communication Coach with 15+ years as a Project Manager and 9 years as a certified Agile Coach. She holds degrees from Rice University, the University of Illinois, and Bradley University. Her passion is helping people build the communication skills that enhance influence and improve relationships.
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