¡El Poder de las Historias! LCN’s First Community of Practice Session to Practice Story of Self in Spanish!
Leading Change Network is thrilled to announce the success of our first-ever skill practice session on Story of Self in Spanish! Held on April 18th, this session brought together 19 organizers and storytellers from across Latin America, eager to harness the power of Public Narrative in building power for change.
A heartfelt gratitude goes out to our incredible facilitators Cynthia Jaramillo and Sam Gonzalez from Mexico, who led the way with their expertise and dedication. They built a welcoming space for learning, growth, and practice – a space where participants could deepen their understanding of the narrative craft and strengthen their storytelling skills to inspire hope and action within their communities.
With support from Cynthia and Sam, they jumped on the bike, sharing their stories with one another
The 90 min session explored the key elements of an effective and powerful Story of Self as participants reflected on their values and experiences prompted by the question: “When did I learn to care? What calls me to leadership?” With support from Cynthia and Sam, they jumped on the bike, sharing their stories with one another, as well as coaching each other to further improve their stories.
Here are some key takeaways from the session:
- If I am not for myself, who am I? In the story of self, each person is the main protagonist. It is essential to recognize and honor one’s own experience.
- The power of questions. In coaching, questions play a crucial and powerful role. They are key to exploring fundamental details of one’s own story.
- Bringing alive story moments. It is essential to share significant moments, detail sensory experiences and express ourselves in the first person.
We are also excited to feature on the LCN Resource Center the resources coming out of this session: a brief video introducing the concepts on Story of Self! (requires member log-in). See below for this resource.
The enthusiasm from the participants is a testament to the power of narrative in building leadership and change. We are excited about the appetite from the participants for more spaces in Spanish to connect, learn, and grow. Stay tuned, as Leading Change Network is committed to cultivating more spaces for learning and practice for our vibrant Latin American community!
Resources from this session
This video offers a basic review of the fundamental concepts of Public Narrative and the Story of Self in Spanish. It details the importance of moments and provides a practical review of good coaching practices / Este video ofrece una revisión básica de los conceptos fundamentales de Narrativa Pública y la Historia del Yo. Se detalla la importancia de los momentos y se realiza un repaso práctico sobre buenas prácticas de Coaching.
Upcoming events within our Community of Practice
Burnout is not inevitable. Discover how joy can be a revolutionary force in organizing. This session introduces a four-step process to address burnout by generating joy in your work, drawing on real-world examples from large-scale organizational efforts, including a transformative initiative in São Paulo, Brazil. Participants will practice the process in real time, and explore actionable strategies for building a joyful organizing environment and sustaining wellbeing within teams, organizations, and across campaigns. The events are free for members, and 15USD per event for non-members. We also have a bundled ticket for all three events at 40USD and a combination ticket for all three events + annual LCN membership for 100USD. Limited free scholarship tickets are available upon request to info@leadingchangenetwork.org. Information: Date: Thursday, Mat 29th Time: 9:00–10:30 am Eastern Time Place: Online on Zoom Sign-up! Speakers & presenters
Trust is the foundation of impactful relationships in organizing. In times where many feel a deep sense of division, how can we build trustworthiness as individuals and organizations? This session examines the societal trends affecting trust today and explores three key drivers of interpersonal trust: empathy, logic, and authenticity. Participants will practice relational strategies to communicate across disagreements and deepen trust. Learn how you can foster genuine connections and deepen interpersonal trust across your teams, campaigns, and communities as you organize for change. The events are free for LCN members, and 15USD per event for non-members. We also have a bundled ticket for all three events at 40USD and a combination ticket for all three events + annual LCN membership for 100USD. Limited free scholarship tickets are available upon request to info@leadingchangenetwork.org. Information: Date: Thursday, April 24th Time: 9:00–10:30 am Eastern Time Place: Online on Zoom Sign-up!
Explore the psychology behind adopting change and its role in community organizing. This session draws on principles of change management and Heifetz’s adaptive leadership framework. Learn how to navigate adaptive barriers to change, tackle the know-do gap, and build commitment to change. Participants will practice skills of values-based listening and honest questioning to move people from resistance to exploration. The session will also explore how we can link these skills to our relational and coaching practices in our organizing work. The events are free for LCN members, and 15USD per event for non-members. We also have a bundled ticket for all three events at 40USD and a combination ticket for all three events + annual LCN membership for 100USD. Limited free scholarship tickets are available upon request to info@leadingchangenetwork.org. Information: Date: Thursday, March 27th Time: 9:00–10:30am Eastern Time Place: Online on Zoom Sign-up!
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