Navigating the Big Divides:
A workshop series for understanding our role in divisive times
A joint project of Lynda Gerty and NikNaz Kahnamoui
Embark on a shared journey of self-reflection and exploration to more effectively navigate polarization.
Feeling the strain of division in your team, organization, or community? Finding it challenging to engage in dialogue with those who hold diverging views? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate these dynamics solo.
Join us for a hybrid workshop series with a small supportive cohort to find new strategies to deal with conflict – without losing sight of what matters most to you.
We will apply the Polarity Management Framework* to explore the challenge of holding steadfast convictions and staying open to other perspectives. You will have an opportunity to share practical examples, reflections, and questions and receive support to deepen your learning. By the end of the series, you’ll identify new strategies to help cultivate relationships across divides while staying true to your values.
This journey is one of self-reflection and personal growth – focusing on your own insights, not on changing others.
*a method for dealing with complex situations by looking at the whole picture rather than getting stuck in the weeds.
Through this workshop series, you can expect to:
Feel less isolated by connecting with others who are grappling with divisiveness.
Apply a framework to gain greater self-awareness and fresh insights.
Identify new actions to be more intentional when dealing with differences.
Who is this for? Those grappling with polarization and divisiveness within their teams, organizations, or communities. This workshop is ideal for individuals and teams seeking to strengthen their leadership and relational skills. It supports participants to engage more effectively with conflicts and differences.
What is the format? In a nurturing setting, the workshop series starts with a half-day in-person session in a small cohort. This is followed by a series of 90-minute virtual practice labs. This format can be tailored for your context and budget.
What people are saying
Sonmin Bong, Equity Consultant at City of Vancouver
“Getting to participate in this workshop series has been an absolute delight and highlight of late 2024/2025! The small cohort approach plus Lynda and Nicki create the comfort and intimacy necessary to explore our personal and professional challenges in an honest and brave way. Highly recommend it!”
Aslam Bulbulia, Workplace Restoration Consultant, City of Vancouver
“This workshop gives leaders the tools they need to hold space for polarities so that we can make the best out of what everyone has to offer rather than letting our differences divide us or settling for what won’t ruffle any feathers. We often talk about society becoming increasingly polarized and this is also true of workplaces. Navigating polarities is one of the most important leadership skills I see missing in our systems that will allow us to transform workplaces and society.”
Tracy Wideman, Counsellor, Private Practice
“Nicki and Lynda bring deep wisdom and expertise, creating a space for exploring the polarizations within ourselves, our organizations, and our systems. Their work illuminates both the psychological and spiritual challenges of our time, offering clarity, compassion, and an invitation to engage with these tasks in both our inner and outer worlds.”
Contact us
To learn more about bringing this workshop to your organization, please contact us.