Facilitation might be another word to describe what we can do, but that doesn't quite capture what the aim is. We are s p a c e creators. The empty space necessary for most to dive in and engage is not an easy one to reside in, but one we believe necessary to allow for growth (of the collective) and development (of the individual) to occur.
Curios is an invitation to all to join us in the discomfort of what is true; that is where real learning, loving, participation, conversation, work and LIFE, live.
The work
Workshops, community curation, conversations & keynotes, oh my...
“We need radical honesty—learning to speak from our root systems about how we feel and what we want. Speak our needs and listen to others’ needs….
The result of this kind of speech is that our lives begin to align with our longings, and our lives become a building block for authentic community and ultimately a society that is built around true need and real people, [...]"- adrienne maree brown
Curios is in the business of creating brave spaces. For folx looking to explore the full spectrum of our curiosity - the good, the bad, and the ugly. If you are sensitive to having your perspective challenged, or debating with the intention to learn, we aren't for you (and that's OK).
If you are interested in living a life, developing an organizational culture, and building relationships (in and out of the workplace) where healthy discourse is encouraged and celebrated, well then, now we're on to something.
It requires a high level of self-awareness + vulnerability to communicate effectively. It's work. Which is likely why many of us are bad at it. Curios helps individuals, teams, and organizations create brave spaces to practice having potentially uncomfortable or high stakes conversations and provided with the conceptual tools to do so.
There is no substitute for experiential learning, and conversations are the gateway to that kind of raw real ness that our society desperately needs. That's where we come in.
The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place. - George Bernard Shaw
services
Coaching
Developed to personally support and enhance your communication skills, particularly when stakes are high and/or work through intentionally designing an impactful but challenging conversation, reach out to learn about current availability for 1:1 support.
Consulting
Focused and tailored support to identify, strategize, and ultimately address issues of interpersonal communication to improve psychological safety, workflow, and workplace wellbeing.
Speaking & Facilitation
Curated to address your objectives, Michaële specializes in designing and facilitating gatherings that engage participants in shaping their interpersonal communication, leadership, and conflict styles. Reach out to learn more about keynotes, retreats/off sites, and workshops & trainings.
