Crafting a story of self is a transformative experienceーa process of discovering and articulating the values and experiences that define who we are and call on us to take leadership. It’s also a process that thrives when shared with others. The most authentic and powerful stories of self are nurtured in supportive spaces where we can learn, practice, and coach one another on our stories.

Join us on Thursday, May 22nd at 10am US Eastern Time / 3pm UK Time for our Skill Practice Session on Story of Self!

During the 90 min session, you will have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of the key elements of Story of Self, further develop your personal narrative, and practice sharing and coaching in small groups.

This session will be led by narrative and organizing trainer Prakriti Bhattarai Basnet.

This session is exclusive for LCN members and their guests (team members, etc.) who are looking for opportunities to grow their narrative skills, connect with others in the community, and be part of a transformative learning experience. If you are not yet an LCN member, we invite you to join our community here.

Learning Objectives:

• What is the Story of Self and why is it important
• How to identify and articulate experiences that define who we are
• How to bring alive story moments in ways that convey the values that call on us to take leadership
• What coaching questions we can ask to improve a Story of Self 

Prakriti Bhattarai is a Digital Safety and Security Consultant based in London, UK, specializing in cybersecurity, social media policy analysis, and digital transformation. With a strong focus on creating safer digital environments for vulnerable communities, she collaborates with governments, private-sector entities, and civil society organizations to drive impactful change.

Prakriti co-founded and led Political Literacy for Women (PLFW) in Nepal, an initiative that empowered over 800 young women across all 77 districts of the country. Through grassroots organizing, training, and community engagement, PLFW boosted female voter turnout by 15% and supported numerous young women in securing prominent political roles. Prakriti’s work in this space highlights her passion for fostering political agency and building inclusive democratic practices from the ground up.

She has also contributed to the PORCH (Protecting Online Rights of Changemakers) initiative at Youth Innovation Lab, where she developed e-learning modules and authored a Trainer of Trainers (ToT) handbook that provided communities with vital cybersecurity and digital safety tools.

In academia, Prakriti worked as a Teaching Fellow for Harvard Kennedy School’s Leadership, Organizing, and Action: Leading Change and Public Narrative: Leadership, Storytelling and Action courses, guiding students through the principles of community organizing and the power of storytelling.

Her academic background includes a Master of Arts in Public Policy from the University of Oxford, where she authored the compendium report “Gaps in Measures Taken by Social Media Companies to Reduce Violence Against Politicians in Social Media” for the project Strengthening Democracy by Reducing Threats to Women in Politics. Her research critically examined the privacy policies and content moderation strategies of major platforms like Meta and X (formerly Twitter), offering a comprehensive gap analysis and actionable recommendations.

Prakriti’s blend of grassroots organizing, digital safety expertise, and academic insight underscores her commitment to building resilient communities and amplifying underrepresented voices in both digital and political spheres.

For more information about this event please contact Sachiko Osawa