Rooted in the metaphor of the bamboo grove, like the grove that survived Hiroshima, Bamboo to Breakthrough: Strength, Beauty, and Kapwa invites leadership consultants to explore and practice the essential elements of resilient, inclusive leadership. We will gather in the bamboo grove, and through storytelling, visual metaphor, and skill-building practice, we will examine how flexibility, deep-rooted values, and shared humanity (Kapwa) cultivate enduring and endearing connection. The session introduces five presence-based skills that strengthen both individual adaptability and collective resilience in the face of change.

Michelle Batacan Alexander, LCSW, is a psychotherapist, educator, multi-faceted leadership consultant, liturgical musician, with over 40 yrs of experience integrating emotional resilience, expressive arts of music, poetry and storytelling, and trauma-informed care. Founder of Sages Consulting, she specializes in culturally sensitive and grounded approaches to healing and leadership, weaving together psychology, spirituality, and community wisdom.

Walk up song: ⁠Sunshine on My Shoulder⁠. Check out the ⁠Inclusive Leadership Playlist⁠.

Bring your best square and join us for our virtual gathering any Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Pacific. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Register once⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join whenever your schedule permits.