Our 2026 Semester Core Training is a self-paced, multimodal course with 8 online asynchronous modules and 7 live integration sessions. You will be responsible for completing the required modules before the corresponding live integration sessions. This learning experience follows our Basics Training (which is a prerequisite for the Core Training).
The Core Training is for people who are ready to dive deeper into all of the types of power. In the Right Use of Power™ approach, we explore our own relationship with power and increase our skill in navigating our personal and professional relationships.
In our Semester Core Training, you will:
- Learn about the neurobiology of power and how to counteract the effects of our brains and bodies on power
- Explore role power differentials and learn how to handle challenging interactions when there is a power difference.
- Understand the importance of feedback and the difference between intention and impact.
- Start to understand the shadow aspects of power and how we can work with them.
- Learn how to work with conflict in power-conscious and generative ways.
- Better understand systemic power and how it influences the other types of power.
- Learn about shame and other emotional experiences that may impact our use of power
After our training, participants have said they can now:
- Be more ethically proactive around power dynamics.
- Engage their personal power with more awareness and presence.
- Be more aware of the shadow aspects of power.
- Lean into feedback and conflict with more skill and awareness of power.
Semester Core Training Integration Sessions:
Integration Sessions will be every other Tuesday and will be 2 hours long.
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm MDT (Denver/United States) each day
(Due to the complexity of the time zones, we are only sharing the Mountain Time Zone. Click here to see the hours in your own time zone)
Please see our Video Recording Policy. To indicate your preferences for video recordings, please be sure to fill out the intake survey in your welcome email.
Dates:
- Tuesday, March 3rd – Welcome & Introduction Session
- Tuesday, March 17th– Integration Session (Reviewing Modules 1 & 2)
- Tuesday, March 31st – Integration Session (Reviewing Module 3)
- Tuesday, April 14th – Integration Session (Reviewing Module 4)
- Tuesday, April 28th– Integration Session (Reviewing Modules 5 & 6)
- Tuesday, May 12th– Integration Session 5 (Reviewing Modules 7 & 8)
- Tuesday, May 26th– Power Object Presentations & Closing
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs):
The Right Use of Power Institute™ is an NBCC – Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPtm) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program (NBCC Provider #6736).
The Right Use of Power Institute™ is an ICF – Approved Continuing Education Provider. Our Core Program has received a total of 12 CEU credits:
9 credits in: Core Competencies
3 credits in: Resource Development
There is an additional $20 purchase fee for CE documentation. This fee can be paid in our online Shop after your registration is purchased.
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
- Full refund minus a $50 handling fee available up to 2 weeks before the first day of training OR
- A voucher for the full amount paid for a future training is available up to 1 week before the first day of training
Questions? We’re happy to answer them!
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Facilitators:
Dr. Susan Skjei
Susan Skijei, PH.D., is a Faculty Member for RUPI and teaches in the Core and Teacher Training programs. Over the last 25 years, Susan has worked with thousands of leaders in the US, Canada and Europe to cultivate mindfulness and authenticity, strengthen relational, coaching and strategic skills, and effectively lead the changes they want to see in their organizations and in the world. She has a unique ability to create energetic and high-trust learning environments that accelerate the achievement of practical organizational results while building strong, collaborative relationships. Formerly a Vice-President and Chief Learning Officer in the technology sector and an international consultant, she was also the founder and Director of the Authentic Leadership Center at Naropa University. Susan has a Ph.D. from Fielding Graduate University in Human and Organization Systems, a Master of Science degree from American University/NTL in Human Resource Development, and a certificate in Change Management from Cornell University. She enjoys hiking, biking and watercolor painting.
Ki Smith
Ki (she/her) is a Contemplative Psychotherapist, consultant, and facilitator of Nonviolent Communication presented through an ever-evolving Power-Conscious lens. Ki is passionate about co-creating spaces where collective wisdom is valued and centered, and where growth edges can be met with curiosity, courage, and collective care. Through her business, Warrior Wisdom, LLC, she offers counseling, consulting, Power-Conscious NVC coaching, and a 12-week course rooted in the integration of The Right Use of Power (TM) and Nonviolent Communication, entitled “Language for the Open-Hearted Warrior.” Ki is grateful to have ongoing mentorship and support from others in this work as she walks the path of the compassionate and wise “Open-Hearted Warrior,” humbly knowing the journey is never complete.
