A thought-provoking talk with a leading expert on power dynamics, author and executive director of the Right Use of Power Institute
In Shaping Power for Good: Wayfinding to Right Relationship, Dr. Amanda Aguilera presents a groundbreaking exploration of power in its many forms, offering a transformative framework for understanding and navigating the complexities of human relationships.
Drawing on decades of research and practice, this book advances the Right Use of Power model through vivid examples and thoughtful analysis. Dr. Aguilera illuminates all the types of power at play in our relationships, offering practical tools for navigating these dynamics with integrity and awareness.
In this 1-hour session, Dr. Amanda will share some highlights of the book and engage participants in an interactive exploration of power dynamics in everyday life. She will:
1. Introduce key concepts from the Right Use of Power model, including the six types of power: personal, role, status, collective, systemic and universal.
2. Guide participants through brief experiential exercises to help them identify and reflect on their own relationship with power.
3. Explore the concept of “power-consciousness” and how it can be developed to enhance personal and professional interactions.
4. Engage the audience in a Question & Response session, addressing specific questions and scenarios related to social power dynamics as well as the contents of the book.
This thought-provoking talk will leave participants with a deeper understanding of power’s role in their lives and concrete tools for wielding it more consciously and compassionately.
Dr. Amanda Aguilera is the Executive Director of the Right Use of Power Institute and author of Shaping Power for Good: Wayfinding to Right Relationship