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Join us for our Vision Forward 2.0 Learning Lab Series
Monday, March 26th @5pm CT / 6pm ET - Zoom
Vision Forward 2.0 Program Leaders: Dr. Chris Welde and Rebecca Hackman.
/💬 About the Learning Lab Series
The **Vision Forward Learning Labs** are hands‑on workshops where volunteers, community leaders, and conversational activists practice having **productive, empathetic conversations** with people who hold different views.
The **“What I Wish I Would Have Said”** series includes four sessions that began in **January 2026**, meeting on the **2nd and 4th Mondays** of each month.
Previous sessions (January 26 and February 9, 2026) are available on the **[NWSOFA YouTube Channel**. Part 1 & Part 2
The **final session** in this series will be held **March 23, 2026**.
While it’s helpful to have attended or viewed earlier sessions, **new participants are always welcome!**
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🎯 Workshop Focus
This workshop series will help you **learn and practice skills** to improve your conversations:
- Avoid arguments and recover from “stuck” dialogs
- Steer conversations to **“move the needle”** in the right direction
- Preserve and strengthen your relationships
- Mix of **concepts, examples, and practice**
You’ll begin with non‑political topics and gradually apply the principles to more challenging discussions.
Over time, these communication skills be come second nature—enhancing your influence and amplifying your message.
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🧠 Homework from the Previous Session
1. 📺 **Watch:** [Jefferson Fisher – You Don’t Have to Fight]
2. 🗣 **Practice:** Hold at least three conversations where you respond using **powerful questions** that guide others toward **self‑discovery**.
Skills You’ll Explore
- How to **argue less** and **influence more**
- Understanding and responding to **contradictions in values**
- Navigating conversations that stall or turn tense
- Building calm, authentic connections that inspire understanding
👤 About the Presenter: Kara Kelly
**Kara Kelly** is a **Communication Coach** with a passion for helping people build conversational skills to enhance influence and improve relationships. P
✅ Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your communication skills, build connections, and help move democracy forward!
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