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SUMMARY:CANCELED- Power & Equity Challenge Online
DESCRIPTION:The Power and Equity Challenge Online Training is an advanced training designed for those who have attended the Right Use of Power™ Basics & Core Trainings and want to develop their power-and-equity consciousness with a deep dive into status\, collective\, and systemic power. This training is also a pre-requisite for the Right Use of Power™ Certification Program. \nYou will have the opportunity to develop deep connections with other participants as well as have a renewed sense of your own power. The intention is to deepen your roots of personal power so that you can navigate power differentials and better access\, develop\, and sustain collective power. \n  \nThe Schedule:\nThis is a 12-week program meting Thursdays between February 20\, 2025 – May 8\, 2025 \n10am-12pm MST \n  \nFebruary 20th: Building Connection \nFebruary 27th – Building Connection Integration \nMarch 6th: Cultivating Personal Power  \nMarch 13th – Cultivating Personal Power Integration \nMarch 20th: Self-Care & Collective-Care  \nMarch 27th: Self-Care & Collective Care Integration \nApril 3rd: Navigating Power Differentials  \nApril 10th: Navigating Power Differentials Integration \nApril 17th: Accountability in Relationship \nApril 24th: Accountability in Relationship Integration \nMay 1st: Collective Power  \nMay 8th: Collective Power Integration \n  \nFACILITATORS:\nDr. Amanda Aguilera \n \nAmanda is a consultant and facilitator in the area of power-and-equity consciousness and conflict resolution. Driven by her core values of curiosity\, courage\, and connection\, Amanda is adept at putting things together in new ways\, creating visuals that help make learning more accessible\, and communicating complex ideas in simple ways. \nAmanda has a commitment to be courageous in the service of reducing and repairing harm in relationship and promoting the cultural shift toward power-and-equity consciousness\, conflict positivity and conflict competency. \nAt the core of her academic and personal passion is the advancement in understanding social power dynamics and deepening the personal and collective uses of power in the world with wisdom and compassion. \nHer doctoral dissertation focused on the dynamics of shame and power in the justice system and she continues to develop theoretical models in the intrapersonal and interpersonal experiences of power dynamics\, including the integration of neurobiology\, contemplative practices and restorative practices as they relate to power differentials. \n  \nDau Windwater \n \nDau (they/them) is a contemplative practitioner\, systems thinker\, and lover of the living world. They bring pragmatism from a past career in bookkeeping and a big heart from their deeper interest in community and belonging. Through Dau’s work\, they foster the awareness and exploration of power and paradox in order to empower and encourage multicultural understanding. As a facilitator\, their style is infused with ritual\, reflection\, and space to experience the relationship between our inner and outer landscapes. \n  \nFarzin Farzad \n \nFarzin Farzad is an Organizational Justice practitioner with experience in higher education\, trade associations\, local government\, and the private sector. Holding two master’s degrees in international affairs and diplomacy as well as a certificate in conflict resolution skills\, Farzin leverages his unique academic background\, extensive travel experience\, and experiential knowledge to provide comprehensive\, thought-provoking local and global approaches to his work. \nIn addition to training and education programs\, Farzin is a seasoned project manager with expertise in developing strategies that build equitable workplace environments and government services\, as well as build internal capacity. \nFarzin is the founder of Critical Equity Consulting\, LLC\, a boutique Organizational Justice consulting firm focused on helping organizations rebuild with a primary focus on creating equitable outcomes and seeking justice. \n  \nVeronica Borgonovi \n \nVeronica (she/her) is a seasoned organizational and project leader\, manager\, mentor\, and coach\, with experience supporting over 40 client projects in management and social sector consulting across multiple countries. She continues to guide a multi-year effort to transform organizational culture around equity and inclusion across multiple geographies\, and is experienced in strategy development\, evaluation and learning\, facilitation\, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. \nShe is a certified coach through Leadership That Works\, a graduate of Right Use of Power Institute’s teacher training\, and a Qualified Administrator for the Intercultural Development Inventory. She is also an experienced meditator and currently studying the application of Buddhist contemplative psychology toward psychosocial change efforts.
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/power-equity-challenge-online/
CATEGORIES:Power & Equity Challenge Online
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SUMMARY:Doorways to Increasing Power Awareness: Thought Leader Webinar
DESCRIPTION:These are dangerous times of global ecological overshoot\, abuse of power and system collapse. Join us this month on a contemplative journey through some relevant themes.  Through slides\, readings\, poems\, and questions\, we will open doorways of power awareness.  First the doorway of dark predicament\, then the doorways of complicated hope\, awe\, re-orienting\, and guidance for moving forward.  How can our power-conscious understandings  help us to orient and act powerfully toward the common good?  Led by Cedar Barstow using her personal selection of inspiring and thought-provoking readings and resources.  There will be time for self-reflection and then sharing at the end of the hour. \n  \nDr. Cedar Barstow \n \nDr. Cedar Barstow is the founder and executive director emerita of The Right Use of Power Institute. She is a consultant and teacher on ethics and ethical issues. She has been designing\, developing\, and teaching this approach since 1994. Cedar’s background includes 30 years as a psychotherapist and 25 years as a teacher. She is the author of books and articles on ethics\, counseling with elders\, women and independence\, and psychotherapy and spirituality. Cedar is also a Hakomi Experiential Psychology Trainer and a member of the Naropa University Adjunct Faculty.
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/doorways-to-increasing-power-thought-leader-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Thought Leader Webinar
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SUMMARY:RUPI Community Circle
DESCRIPTION:Dear Right Use of Power Community\, \n  \nIn times of significant transition and change we are reminded of the profound importance of conscious and ethical engagement with power. As members of the Right Use of Power community\, we have a unique opportunity to embody our values and support one another in navigating these complex times. \n  \nOur mission—to promote a dynamic\, inspiring\, and relational approach to the ethical use of power—feels particularly relevant now. Our core values serve as anchors during this time: we create belonging by holding space for all voices and experiences\, maintain clarity through authentic communication\, foster mutuality by supporting one another with care and curiosity\, and embrace evolution as we grow through change together. \n  \nAn Invitation to Connect \n  \nWe invite you to join us for a special Circle on Sunday\, February 23rd\, from 2 to 3:30 PM Mountain Time. This gathering will provide a space to: \n– Share a grounding space \n– Connect to universal\, personal\, and collective power \n– Draw strength from our community \n– Find inspiration and support for moving forward \n  \nYou can join us at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86823372989  \n  \nWhether you’re feeling energized\, depleted\, or somewhere in between\, your presence enriches our collective wisdom and strength. \n  \nWho can join? \n  \nAll RUPI community members and their loved ones—friends\, family\, and close connections of any kind—are warmly invited to join this gathering. \n  \nAs we move forward together\, let us remember that our individual and collective responses to this moment matter. Through conscious engagement with power\, we can contribute to positive change in our communities and beyond. \n  \nIn solidarity and hope\, \n  \nMembers Circle (Dau Windwater\, Ki Smith\, Kelly Sheeran\, Sarah Buino\, Fenna Diephuis\, Magi Cooper\, Cedar Barstow\, Amanda Aguilera)  \nRight Use of Power Institute \n 
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/rupi-community-circle/
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SUMMARY:Semester Core Training - February\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our 2025 Core Training is a semester long\, self-pace\, 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). \nThe 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. \nIn our Core Training\, you will: \n\nLearn about the neurobiology of power and how to counteract the effects of our brains and bodies on power\nExplore role power differentials and learn how to handle challenging interactions when there is a power difference.\nUnderstand the importance of feedback and the difference between intention and impact.\nStart to understand the shadow aspects of power and how we can work with them.\nLearn how to work with conflict in power-conscious and generative ways.\nBetter understand systemic power and how it influences the other types of power.\nLearn about shame and other emotional experiences that may impact our use of power\n\nAfter our trainings\, participants have said they can now: \n\nBe more ethically proactive around power dynamics.\nEngage their personal power with more awareness and presence.\nBe more aware of the shadow aspects of power.\nLean into feedback and conflict with more skill and awareness of power.\n\n  \nCore Training Sessions: \nSessions will be every other Tuesday. All sessions will be 2 hours long.  \nTime: 4:30pm – 6:30pm MDT (Denver/United States) each day \n  \n(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) \n  \nDates: \n\nTuesday\, February 11th – Welcome & Introduction Session\nTuesday\, February 25th– Integration Session (Reviewing Modules 1 & 2)\nTuesday\, March 11th – Integration Session (Reviewing Module 3)\nTuesday\, March 25th – Integration Session (Reviewing Module 4)\nTuesday\, April 8th– Integration Session (Reviewing Modules 5 & 6)\nTuesday\, April 22nd– Integration Session 5 (Reviewing Module 7 & 8)\nTuesday\, May 6th– Power Object Presentations & Closing\n\n  \nContinuing Education Credits (CEUs): \nThe 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). \nThe Right Use of Power Institute™ is an ICF – Approved Continuing Education Provider. Our Core Program has received a total of 12 CEU credits:\n9 credits in: Core Competencies\n3 credits in: Resource Development \nThere is an additional $20 purchase fee for CE documentation. (Please add this to your total using the “custom amount” option.) \n  \nCancellation/Refund Policy: \n\nFull refund minus a $50 handling fee available up to 2 weeks before the first day of training OR\nA voucher for the full amount paid for a future training available up to 1 week before the first day of training\n\n  \nQuestions? We’re happy to answer them! \nEmail us at: \ntraining@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our training programs. \nadmin@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our website\, membership levels\, sign up.
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/semester-core-training-february-2025/
CATEGORIES:Basics Training Online
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SUMMARY:Power-Conscious Restorative Integration (Application Required - See Program Page)
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URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/power-conscious-restorative-integration-application-required/
CATEGORIES:Power Conscious Communication
LOCATION:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/power-conscious-restorative-integration-application-required/
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SUMMARY:Basics Training - March 12th\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Right Use of Power™ is a dynamic\, inspiring\, and relational approach to the ethical use of power to promote well-being\, the common good and right relationship. We share a language and framework for understanding and navigating power with strength AND heart. \nThe Right Use of Power™ approach is a conscious ethics deep-dive and recognizes that the issues of power in relationships are complex. Our Right Use of Power™ programs focus on increasing skillfulness\, engagement\, and awareness in uses of power. It is ethics from the inside out. \nOur Basics Training is a 5-hour live\, online global learning experience for people who want to deepen their understanding of power and start to learn how to use power with strength and heart. Empowering\, relevant\, and dynamic\, our program is presented through engaging presentations\, facilitated discussions\, and experiential practices. \nIn our Basics Training\, you will: \n\nLearn about the five types of power side-by-side with people around the world in a connecting and conscious environment.\nExpand your understanding of the nuances of power\, which creates more room for complexity in relationships.\nDeepen your awareness of your own personal power and how it impacts others.\nGet an introduction to power differentials and their key aspects for better navigating relationships.\n\n  \nWhen: Wednesday\, March 12\, 2025; 9:30am – 2:30pm MST (Denver USA) \n(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) \n  \nWhere: Online using Zoom (link will be provided after registration) \n  \nContinuing Education Credits (CEUs): \nThe 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). \nThe Right Use of Power Institute™ is an ICF – Approved Continuing Education Provider. \nThere is an additional $20 purchase fee for CE documentation. This fee can be paid in our online Shop after your registration is purchased. \n  \nCancellation/Refund Policy: \n\nFull refund minus a $50 handling fee available up to 2 weeks before the first day of training OR\nA voucher for the full amount paid for a future training available up to 1 week before the first day of training\n\n  \nQuestions? We’re happy to answer them! \nEmail us at: \ntraining@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our training programs. \nadmin@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our website\, membership levels\, sign up. \n  \n  \nFacilitator: \nVeronica Borgonovi \n \nVeronica (she/her) is a seasoned organizational and project leader\, manager\, mentor\, and coach\, with experience supporting over 40 client projects in management and social sector consulting across multiple countries. She continues to guide a multi-year effort to transform organizational culture around equity and inclusion across multiple geographies\, and is experienced in strategy development\, evaluation and learning\, facilitation\, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. \nShe is a certified coach through Leadership That Works\, a graduate of Right Use of Power Institute’s teacher training\, and a Qualified Administrator for the Intercultural Development Inventory. She is also an experienced meditator and currently studying the application of Buddhist contemplative psychology toward psychosocial change efforts.
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/basics-training-march-12th-2025/
CATEGORIES:Basics Training Online
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SUMMARY:Power Consciousness: Using Down-role Power Wisely and Well: Thought Leader Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Up-role power isn’t all power and down-role power isn’t no power\, even though it sometimes may seem that way.  As we change roles from teacher to student\, therapist to client\, doctor to patient and so on\, the power dynamic also changes. Join us for a discussion with our panel about down-role power experiences.  Our panel members are Dave Medema\, Kelly Sheeran\, and Janet Zahn. We’ll be talking about power differential relationship changes and challenges\, and also how to navigate and use down-role power influence wisely and well.  This is another opportunity to increase your power consciousness. \nFacilitated by: Fenna Diephius RUP Teacher
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/using-down-role-power-wisely-well-thought-leader-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Thought Leader Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250330T153000
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SUMMARY:March RUPI Community Circle
DESCRIPTION:Dear Right Use of Power Community\, \n  \nOur mission—to promote a dynamic\, inspiring\, and relational approach to the ethical use of power—feels particularly relevant now. Our core values serve as anchors during this time: we create belonging by holding space for all voices and experiences\, maintain clarity through authentic communication\, foster mutuality by supporting one another with care and curiosity\, and embrace evolution as we grow through change together. \nThis month we want to talk about the Stuck-ness of things. And maybe practice some ways to get Un-stuck! \n  \nAn Invitation to Connect \nWe invite you to join us for a special Connection Circle on Sunday\, March 30th from 1:00 to 3:30PM Mountain Time. This gathering will provide a space to: \n– Share a grounding space \n– Connect to universal\, personal\, and collective power \n– Draw strength from our community \n– Find inspiration and support for moving forward \n  \nYou can join us at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86823372989  \nWhether you’re feeling energized\, depleted\, or somewhere in between\, your presence enriches our collective wisdom and strength. \n  \nWho can join? \nAll RUPI community members and their loved ones—friends\, family\, and close connections of any kind—are warmly invited to join this gathering. \n  \nAs we move forward together\, let us remember that our individual and collective responses to this moment matter. Through conscious engagement with power\, we can contribute to positive change in our communities and beyond. \nIn solidarity and hope\, \nRight Use of Power Members Circle (Dau Windwater\, Ki Smith\, Kelly Sheeran\, Sarah Buino\, Fenna Diephuis\, Magi Cooper\, Cedar Barstow\, Amanda Aguilera)  \nRight Use of Power Institute \n 
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/march-rupi-community-circle/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250405T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250405T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T035455
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T202453Z
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SUMMARY:Basics Training - April\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Right Use of Power™ is a dynamic\, inspiring\, and relational approach to the ethical use of power to promote well-being\, the common good and right relationship. We share a language and framework for understanding and navigating power with strength AND heart. \nThe Right Use of Power™ approach is a conscious ethics deep-dive and recognizes that the issues of power in relationships are complex. Our Right Use of Power™ programs focus on increasing skillfulness\, engagement\, and awareness in uses of power. It is ethics from the inside out. \nThis Basics Training is a 2-day\, 2.5hrs live\, online global learning experience for people who want to deepen their understanding of power and start to learn how to use power with strength and heart. Empowering\, relevant\, and dynamic\, our program is presented through engaging presentations\, facilitated discussions\, and experiential practices. \nIn our Basics Training\, you will: \n\nLearn about the five types of power side-by-side with people around the world in a connecting and conscious environment.\nExpand your understanding of the nuances of power\, which creates more room for complexity in relationships.\nDeepen your awareness of your own personal power and how it impacts others.\nGet an introduction to power differentials and their key aspects for better navigating relationships.\n\n  \nBasics Training Series: \n2 days (2.5hrs per day) \nTime: 9:30am-12pm MST \n  \n(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) \nDates: \n\nSaturday\, April 5th\, 2025\nSunday\, April 6th\, 2025\n\nWhere: Online using Zoom (link will be provided after registration) \n  \nContinuing Education Credits (CEUs): \nThe 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). \nThe Right Use of Power Institute™ is an ICF – Approved Continuing Education Provider. \nThere is an additional $20 purchase fee for CE documentation. This fee can be paid in our online Shop after your registration is purchased. \n  \nCancellation/Refund Policy: \n\nFull refund minus a $50 handling fee available up to 2 weeks before the first day of training OR\nA voucher for the full amount paid for a future training available up to 1 week before the first day of training\n\n  \nQuestions? We’re happy to answer them! \nEmail us at: \ntraining@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our training programs. \nadmin@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our website\, membership levels\, sign up. \n  \n  \nFacilitator: \nDr. Amanda Aguilera \n \nAmanda currently serves as the Executive Director of RUPI. Driven by her core values of curiosity\, courage\, and connection\, Amanda is adept at putting things together in new ways\, creating visuals that help make learning more accessible\, and communicating complex ideas in simple ways. \nAmanda has a commitment to be courageous in the service of reducing and repairing harm in relationship and promoting the cultural shift toward power-and-equity consciousness\, conflict positivity and conflict competency. At the core of her academic and personal passion is the advancement in understanding social power dynamics and deepening the personal and collective uses of power in the world with wisdom and compassion. \nHer doctoral dissertation focused on the dynamics of shame and power in the justice system and she continues to develop theoretical models in the intrapersonal and interpersonal experiences of power dynamics\, including the integration of neurobiology\, contemplative practices and restorative practices as they relate to power differentials.
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/basics-training-april-2025/
CATEGORIES:Basics Training Online
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Personal Power in Chaotic Times: Thought Leader Webinar
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to have personal power in these times of being perpetually bombarded with heart crushing news\, climate crisis\, and human rights atrocities. Our central nervous systems are activated at levels that could be considered traumatic. How do we anchor into our personal power in such chaotic times? \nRUPI members and teachers Maya Shaw Gale and Fenna Diephuis will share their thoughts\, experiences\, and practices\, and engage participants to share theirs. Together we can explore human potential\, the importance of Personal and Collective power rooted in Universal power\, or the Higher Mind we all embody. \n  \nFenna Diephius RUP Teacher \n \nMaya Shaw Gale RUP Teacher
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/cultivating-personal-power-thought-leader-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Thought Leader Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250429T133000
DTSTAMP:20260509T035455
CREATED:20250422T141322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T141322Z
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SUMMARY:April RUPI Community Circle
DESCRIPTION:Dear Right Use of Power Community\, \nOur mission—to promote a dynamic\, inspiring\, and relational approach to the ethical use of power—feels particularly relevant now. Our core values serve as anchors during this time: we create belonging by holding space for all voices and experiences\, maintain clarity through authentic communication\, foster mutuality by supporting one another with care and curiosity\, and embrace evolution as we grow through change together. \n  \nAn Invitation to Connect \nWe invite you to join us for a special Connection Circle on Tuesday\, April 29th from 12:00 to 1:30PM Mountain Time. This gathering will provide a space to: \n– Share a grounding space \n– Connect to universal\, personal\, and collective power \n– Draw strength from our community \n– Find inspiration and support for moving forward \n  \nYou can join us at: \nZoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83608259681 \nMeeting ID: 836 0825 9681 \nWhether you’re feeling energized\, depleted\, or somewhere in between\, your presence enriches our collective wisdom and strength. \n  \nWho can join? \nAll RUPI community members and their loved ones—friends\, family\, and close connections of any kind—are warmly invited to join this gathering. \nAs we move forward together\, let us remember that our individual and collective responses to this moment matter. Through conscious engagement with power\, we can contribute to positive change in our communities and beyond. \n  \nIn solidarity and hope\, \nRight Use of Power Members Circle (Dau Windwater\, Ki Smith\, Kelly Sheeran\, Sarah Buino\, Fenna Diephuis\, Magi Cooper\, Cedar Barstow\, Amanda Aguilera)  \nRight Use of Power Institute \n 
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/april-rupi-community-circle/
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LOCATION:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/april-rupi-community-circle/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250515T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T035455
CREATED:20250306T224331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T184846Z
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SUMMARY:Basics Training in Finland - May 15th\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Right Use of Power Basics -työpaja \nKolmatta kertaa Suomessa ja suomeksi \n Tule mukaan ja tutustu Right Use of Power ™  -ajattelun perusteisiin \nRight Use of Power™ on dynaaminen\, inspiroiva ja valtasuhteita tarkasteleva lähestymistapa. RUP-ajattelulla pyritään tukemaan hyvinvointia ja toimivia ihmissuhteita sekä vahvistamaan tietoisempaa suhdetta valtaan ja eettiseen vaikuttamiseen. Tutkimme yhdessä sitä\, miten voimme navigoida kaiken valtaan liittyvän dynamiikan keskellä ja käyttää sekä vaikutusvaltaamme että sydäntämme. \nRight Use of Power -koulutukset ovat syväsukelluksia käytännön etiikkaan. Pyrimme lisäämään niin tietoisuutta kuin myös taitoja ja tunnistamaan sen\, miten monitahoinen asia valta ja valtasuhteet ovat. \nRight Use of Power -lähestymistavassa eettisyyttä tarkastellaan sisäisenä kompassina – ei ulkoa sisään päin tulevana koodistona. \nBasics -ohjelma on yksipäiväinen työpaja\, jossa on mukana sekä teoriaa että keskusteluja ja harjoituksia. Opit tunnistamaan viisi vallan lajia sekä syvennät tietoisuuttasi omasta henkilökohtaisesta vallastasi sekä siitä\, miten vaikutat toisiin. \nCoachit Huom! ICF:n CCEU pisteitä tästä koulutuksesta saa neljä (Core Competencies / Ethics). Muistathan merkitä toiveen todistuksesta jo rekisteröityessäsi. \nBasics-koulutukseen osallistuminen mahdollistaa jatkon muihin Right Use of Power Instituutin koulutuksiin (Core Training\, Certified Facilitator Training\, Power and Equity Challenge). \nSuomessa toteutettavalla koulutuksella kerätään varoja Right Use of Power Instituutin toimintaan. Toivomme osallistujien valitsevan korkeimman hintatason: USD 225. Sinä voit kuitenkin vapaasti tehdä myös muun valinnan oman maksukykysi mukaan\, ja halutessasi toki tehdä myös lisälahjoituksen. \nAika: Torstai 15.05.2025 klo 9-16 \nPaikka: Yliopistonkatu 5\, Helsinki \nKouluttajana: \nSari Ajanko\, Leadership Coach (PCC) \nJohdon työnohjaaja (CSLE) \nAffiliate Right Use of Power Teacher \nRight Use of Power Instituutin hallituksen jäsen \n________________________________________________________________________ \nRight Use of Power™ is a dynamic\, inspiring\, and relational approach to the ethical use of power to promote well-being\, the common good and right relationship. We share a language and framework for understanding and navigating power with strength AND heart. \nThe Right Use of Power™ approach is a conscious ethics deep-dive and recognizes that the issues of power in relationships are complex. Our Right Use of Power™ programs focus on increasing skillfulness\, engagement\, and awareness in uses of power. It is ethics from the inside out. \nOur Basics Training is a 5-hour live\, online global learning experience for people who want to deepen their understanding of power and start to learn how to use power with strength and heart. Empowering\, relevant\, and dynamic\, our program is presented through engaging presentations\, facilitated discussions\, and experiential practices. \nIn our Basics Training\, you will: \n\nLearn about the five types of power side-by-side with people around the world in a connecting and conscious environment.\nExpand your understanding of the nuances of power\, which creates more room for complexity in relationships.\nDeepen your awareness of your own personal power and how it impacts others.\nGet an introduction to power differentials and their key aspects for better navigating relationships.\n\n  \nWhen: Thursday\, May 15ht\, 2025; 9-16 EEST \nWhere: Yliopistonkatu 5\, Helsinki\, Finland \n  \nContinuing Education Credits (CEUs): \nThe 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). \nThe Right Use of Power Institute™ is an ICF – Approved Continuing Education Provider. \nThere is an additional $20 purchase fee for CE documentation. This fee can be paid in our online Shop after your registration is purchased. \n  \nCancellation/Refund Policy: \n\nFull refund minus a $50 handling fee available up to 2 weeks before the first day of training OR\nA voucher for the full amount paid for a future training available up to 1 week before the first day of training\n\n  \nQuestions? We’re happy to answer them! \nEmail us at: \ntraining@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our training programs. \nadmin@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our website\, membership levels\, sign up. \n  \nFacilitator: Sari Ajanko \n \n\nSari’s professional career is rooted in hospitality management. Twelve years as a leader in the language service sector was an integral step for Sari in learning how to thrive in client-focused consulting services. Since 2008 Sari has worked in professional coaching and training services. In 2013 she became the founder and CEO of Diversitas Oy (Ltd).\n\nHer company and client offerings are the vessel of fusing her passions\, leadership development\, professional coaching and personality models and maps. Sari’s mission has been to take the D & I discussions to the next level including the less visible aspects of diversity that we all share. Sari’s book on ”Leading multiplicity – Leader’s self-awareness as it’s core” (in Finnish) was published in 2016.\n\nSari is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) certified by ICF (International Coaching Federation)\, Certified Business Coach Master\, and Trainer/Mentor of Coaching & Leadership skills. Sari also holds certifications as a WholeBody Focusing Trainer and as a Enneagram Teacher in the Narrative Tradition.\n\nSari is always looking for new concepts and modalities to make her training and coaching more impactful. Sari is excited about the potential of somatic therapies\, currently progressing through certification with Hakomi Mallorca.\n\n\nSari lives in Helsinki beside the Baltic Sea with her Canadian husband\, Jim Grant\, who is also a RUPI teacher\, and their “power pawsitive” Office Manager Reiki (Shih Tzu).
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/basics-training-in-finland-may-15-2025/
LOCATION:Helsinki\, Finland\, Yliopistonkatu 5\, Helsinki\, Finland
CATEGORIES:Basics Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T035455
CREATED:20250421T170709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T210907Z
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SUMMARY:When Personal Power Feels Dangerous: Thought Leader Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Childhood trauma can disconnect us from our true nature. Growing up in challenging circumstances\, we develop survival strategies that separate us from our personal power—a disconnection that initially kept us safe but eventually becomes limiting. As adults\, though we no longer need these protective mechanisms\, we may still feel threatened by reclaiming our authentic power. \nRight Use of Power trainings are designed to help us become more Power-Conscious. Although the model that Sarah will be bringing to this Thought-Leader program is not part of the RUPI curriculum\, we expect it will support your becoming more Power-\nConscious and effective. \nThe NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) helped this month's guest reconnect with her personal power and overcome self-shame. NARM is a cutting-edge approach to healing attachment\, relational\, and developmental trauma by addressing the unconscious patterns that create lifelong psychobiological symptoms and relationship difficulties. These early patterns of disconnection profoundly impact our identity\, emotions\, physiology\, behavior\, and capacity for meaningful connection. Healing these patterns ultimately help us exercise our right use of power. \n  \nSarah Buino: \n \nSarah is trained as a Right Use of Power Facilitator and also serves as Chair of RUPI’s Mission Circle (Board of Directors). We are delighted to introduce her as our presenter this month. \nSarah Buino\, LCSW\, RDDP\, CADC\, NMT\, is a multi-talented therapist\, speaker\, educator\, consultant\, and visionary founder of the therapy practice Head/Heart Therapy\, Inc\, and business consulting organization Head/Heart Business Therapy. As an esteemed member of Loyola University Chicago’s adjunct faculty and dynamic podcast host\, Conversations With a Wounded Healer\, she passionately advocates for personal growth and collective action.
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/personal-power-feels-dangerous-thought-leader-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Thought Leader Webinar
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LOCATION:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/personal-power-feels-dangerous-thought-leader-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250522T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250522T143000
DTSTAMP:20260509T035455
CREATED:20241014T203853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T203853Z
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SUMMARY:Basics Training - May 22nd\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Right Use of Power™ is a dynamic\, inspiring\, and relational approach to the ethical use of power to promote well-being\, the common good and right relationship. We share a language and framework for understanding and navigating power with strength AND heart. \nThe Right Use of Power™ approach is a conscious ethics deep-dive and recognizes that the issues of power in relationships are complex. Our Right Use of Power™ programs focus on increasing skillfulness\, engagement\, and awareness in uses of power. It is ethics from the inside out. \nOur Basics Training is a 5-hour live\, online global learning experience for people who want to deepen their understanding of power and start to learn how to use power with strength and heart. Empowering\, relevant\, and dynamic\, our program is presented through engaging presentations\, facilitated discussions\, and experiential practices. \nIn our Basics Training\, you will: \n\nLearn about the five types of power side-by-side with people around the world in a connecting and conscious environment.\nExpand your understanding of the nuances of power\, which creates more room for complexity in relationships.\nDeepen your awareness of your own personal power and how it impacts others.\nGet an introduction to power differentials and their key aspects for better navigating relationships.\n\n  \nWhen: Thursday\, May 22\, 2025; 9:30am – 2:30pm MST (Denver USA) \n  \n(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) \nWhere: Online using Zoom (link will be provided after registration) \n  \nContinuing Education Credits (CEUs): \nThe 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). \nThe Right Use of Power Institute™ is an ICF – Approved Continuing Education Provider. \nThere is an additional $20 purchase fee for CE documentation. This fee can be paid in our online Shop after your registration is purchased. \n  \nCancellation/Refund Policy: \n\nFull refund minus a $50 handling fee available up to 2 weeks before the first day of training OR\nA voucher for the full amount paid for a future training available up to 1 week before the first day of training\n\n  \nQuestions? We’re happy to answer them! \nEmail us at: \ntraining@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our training programs. \nadmin@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our website\, membership levels\, sign up. \n  \n  \nFacilitator: \nDr. Amanda Aguilera \n \nAmanda currently serves as the Executive Director of RUPI. Driven by her core values of curiosity\, courage\, and connection\, Amanda is adept at putting things together in new ways\, creating visuals that help make learning more accessible\, and communicating complex ideas in simple ways. \nAmanda has a commitment to be courageous in the service of reducing and repairing harm in relationship and promoting the cultural shift toward power-and-equity consciousness\, conflict positivity and conflict competency. At the core of her academic and personal passion is the advancement in understanding social power dynamics and deepening the personal and collective uses of power in the world with wisdom and compassion. \nHer doctoral dissertation focused on the dynamics of shame and power in the justice system and she continues to develop theoretical models in the intrapersonal and interpersonal experiences of power dynamics\, including the integration of neurobiology\, contemplative practices and restorative practices as they relate to power differentials.
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/basics-training-may-22nd-2025/
CATEGORIES:Basics Training Online
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LOCATION:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/basics-training-may-22nd-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250527T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250527T173000
DTSTAMP:20260509T035455
CREATED:20250516T164543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T164543Z
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SUMMARY:May RUPI Community Circle
DESCRIPTION:Dear Right Use of Power Community\, \n\nOur mission—to promote a dynamic\, inspiring\, and relational approach to the ethical use of power—feels particularly relevant now. Our core values serve as anchors during this time: we create belonging by holding space for all voices and experiences\, maintain clarity through authentic communication\, foster mutuality by supporting one another with care and curiosity\, and embrace evolution as we grow through change together. \n\nAn Invitation to Connect \nWe invite you to join us for a special Connection Circle on Tuesday\, May 27th from 4:00 to 5:30 pm  Mountain Time. \nThis gathering will provide a place to: \n– Share a grounding space \n– Connect to universal\, personal\, and collective power \n– Draw strength from our community \n– Find inspiration and support for moving forward \n  \nYou can join us at: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83606006386?pwd=b67bacpDivfdSDGcvGhMhC4bgxUl3H.1 \nWhether you’re feeling energized\, depleted\, or somewhere in between\, your presence enriches our collective wisdom and strength. \n  \nWho can join? \nAll RUPI community members and their loved ones—friends\, family\, and close connections of any kind—are warmly invited to join this gathering. \n  \nAs we move forward together\, let us remember that our individual and collective responses to this moment matter. Through conscious engagement with power\, we can contribute to positive change in our communities and beyond. \n  \nIn solidarity and hope\, \nRight Use of Power Members Circle (Dau Windwater\, Ki Smith\, Kelly Sheeran\, Maya Shaw Gale\, Fenna Diephuis\, Magi Cooper\, Cedar Barstow\, Amanda Aguilera) \nRight Use of Power Institute
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/may-rupi-community-circle-2/
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LOCATION:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/may-rupi-community-circle-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250529T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250529T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T035455
CREATED:20250429T150052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T171454Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED -- Deep Dive: 150% Principle and Power Differentials
DESCRIPTION:Right Use of Power™ is a dynamic\, inspiring\, and relational approach to the ethical use of power to promote well-being\, the common good and right relationship. We share a language and framework for understanding and navigating power with strength AND heart. \nThis Deep Dive program is a live\, online\, and global learning opportunity for people who want to dig more deeply into RUPI’s 150% principle and the responsibilities and vulnerabilities associated with Role and Status power differentials. Participants are required to have completed RUPI’s Basics training\, or an equivalent\, as a pre-requisite for this program. The sessions will be split over two days\, with 2 hours each day of facilitated discussions\, experiential practices\, and interactive group learning. \nIn this Deep Dive\, you will: \n\nReview the key elements of RUPI’s 150% principle and the vulnerabilities and responsibilities related to role and status power differentials.\nExamine your own relationship to being in an up- or down-power position within a role power differential\, including what responsibilities\, challenges\, needs\, and opportunities for resourcing yourself or being supported by others might help you to show up at your best.\nGet peer coaching on a power differential scenario of your choosing. For the second day of this program; we encourage participants to bring a scenario (ideally something from your real life experience) to more deeply explore how you can engage in this power differential with intention and a focus on ethical power consciousness.\n\n  \nWhen: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED \nThursday\, May 29th and Saturday\, May 31st\, 2025;  \n9:00am – 11:00am MDT (Denver USA timezone) – both days \n(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) \nWhere: Online using Zoom (link will be provided after registration) \n  \nContinuing Education Credits (CEUs): \nThe 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). \nThe Right Use of Power Institute™ is an ICF – Approved Continuing Education Provider. \nThere is an additional $20 purchase fee for CE documentation. This fee can be paid in our online Shop after your registration is purchased. \n  \nCancellation/Refund Policy: \n\nFull refund minus a $50 handling fee available up to 2 weeks before the first day of training OR\nA voucher for the full amount paid for a future training available up to 1 week before the first day of training\n\n  \nQuestions? We’re happy to answer them! \nEmail us at: \ntraining@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our training programs. \nadmin@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our website\, membership levels\, sign up. \n  \nFacilitators: \n  \nDau Windwater \n \nDau Windwater (they/them) is a dedicated guide and facilitator passionate about the ethical use of personal power. They have facilitated Right Use of Power™ Basics Trainings\, Core Trainings\, and the Power and Equity Challenge programs\, helping individuals and communities engage with power through strength\, heart\, and connection. Dau holds an interdisciplinary graduate degree in Environmental Justice and Buddhist Divinity. Their work focuses on helping people cultivate their personal power\, deepen their relationship with nature\, and stay present and curious with the unknown.  \nWith a background in Tai Chi\, Aikido\, and dance\, Dau weaves movement and embodiment practices into their teaching. They approach facilitation through a lens of compassion\, loving-kindness\, and a commitment to cultivate conflict-positive spaces that nurture genuine connection and community. As a nonbinary queer person living with invisible disabilities\, Dau brings lived experience\, resilience\, and depth to their work. They also practice Indigenous technologies of elemental medicine\, integrating earth-based wisdom into modern healing and leadership practices. \nDau is honored to guide others in exploring how power can be a force for good — rooted\, relational\, and deeply human. \n  \nVeronica Borgonovi \n \nVeronica Borgonovi (Bore-go-no-vee; she/her) is a member of the core faculty at the Right Use of Power Institute and has facilitated RUPI’s Basics\, Core\, and Power and Equity Challenge programs. She has also been a student in RUPI’s Power-Conscious Authentic Leadership and Power-Conscious Restorative Integration programs. Veronica is an experienced project leader\, manager\, mentor\, and coach and has supported over 40 client projects in management and social sector consulting across several countries. As an internal organizational leader\, she guided a multi-year effort to transform organizational culture around equity and inclusion across multiple teams and geographies.  \nVeronica is guided by her values of wholeheartedness\, interdependence\, curiosity\, connection\, and adventure. As the first in her family born in the United States and a daughter of immigrants from different racial\, class\, and national backgrounds she is on a continual exploration around identity and authenticity. Veronica loves the outdoors and finds peace\, joy\, and unfortunately sometimes injuries in nature\, on both land and water. One of Veronica’s most prized possessions is a peer-voted award for “Most Supportive” from her high school speech and debate team\, which hangs on her wall as a continual reminder to be in right relationship with others. 
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/deep-dive-150-principle-and-power-differentials/
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LOCATION:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/deep-dive-150-principle-and-power-differentials/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T035455
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SUMMARY:Gender and Power: Thought Leader Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open conversation featuring our guest thought leader\, Mischa Byruck (he/him)\, the founder of “Evolve Men” and “Beyond Consent.” He will be joined by Amanda Aguilera (she/her)\, the Executive Director of the Right Use of Power Institute\, and Cedar Barstow (she/her)\, the founder of RUPI. \nWe welcome people of all genders into this conversation. Please bring your thoughts and questions as we explore the multifaceted topics of gender and power. \nMischa Byruck: \n \nMischa Byruck (He/him) is a men’s sexual integrity coach. As an expert in accountability and harm reduction following accusations\, callouts and cancellations\, he has supported over 100 clients to transmute conflict into transformation.  As a writer\, he has been published in O.School\, the New Modality\, and The Good Men Project. He is a professionally trained coach\, with supplemental training in abuser counseling and sexuality\, and a leader and advisor to Sacred Sons. He holds a certificate in Somatic Trauma Therapy from the Embody Lab\, as well as a BA from Columbia and an MPA from NYU. \nFounder\, Evolve.Men and Beyond Consent\nInstagram: @mischabyruck
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/gender-and-power-thought-leader-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Thought Leader Webinar
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LOCATION:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/gender-and-power-thought-leader-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250815T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250815T143000
DTSTAMP:20260509T035455
CREATED:20250224T162609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T174156Z
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SUMMARY:Basics Training - August 15th\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Right Use of Power™ is a dynamic\, inspiring\, and relational approach to the ethical use of power to promote well-being\, the common good and right relationship. We share a language and framework for understanding and navigating power with strength AND heart. \nThe Right Use of Power™ approach is a conscious ethics deep-dive and recognizes that the issues of power in relationships are complex. Our Right Use of Power™ programs focus on increasing skillfulness\, engagement\, and awareness in uses of power. It is ethics from the inside out. \nOur Basics Training is a 5-hour live\, online global learning experience for people who want to deepen their understanding of power and start to learn how to use power with strength and heart. Empowering\, relevant\, and dynamic\, our program is presented through engaging presentations\, facilitated discussions\, and experiential practices. \nIn our Basics Training\, you will: \n\nLearn about the five types of power side-by-side with people around the world in a connecting and conscious environment.\nExpand your understanding of the nuances of power\, which creates more room for complexity in relationships.\nDeepen your awareness of your own personal power and how it impacts others.\nGet an introduction to power differentials and their key aspects for better navigating relationships.\n\n  \nWhen: Friday\, August 15th\, 2025; 9:30am – 2:30pm MST (Denver USA) \n  \n(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) \nWhere: Online using Zoom (link will be provided after registration) \n  \nContinuing Education Credits (CEUs): \nThe 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). \nThe Right Use of Power Institute™ is an ICF – Approved Continuing Education Provider. \nThere is an additional $20 purchase fee for CE documentation. This fee can be paid in our online Shop after your registration is purchased. \n  \nCancellation/Refund Policy: \n\nFull refund minus a $50 handling fee available up to 2 weeks before the first day of training\, OR\nA voucher for the full amount paid for a future training is available up to 1 week before the first day of training\n\n  \nQuestions? We’re happy to answer them! \nEmail us at: \ntraining@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our training programs. \nadmin@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our website\, membership levels\, or sign up. \n  \n  \nFacilitators: \nDr. Amanda Aguilera \n \nAmanda currently serves as the Executive Director of RUPI. Driven by her core values of curiosity\, courage\, and connection\, Amanda is adept at putting things together in new ways\, creating visuals that help make learning more accessible\, and communicating complex ideas in simple ways. \nAmanda has a commitment to be courageous in the service of reducing and repairing harm in relationship and promoting the cultural shift toward power-and-equity consciousness\, conflict positivity and conflict competency. At the core of her academic and personal passion is the advancement in understanding social power dynamics and deepening the personal and collective uses of power in the world with wisdom and compassion. \nHer doctoral dissertation focused on the dynamics of shame and power in the justice system and she continues to develop theoretical models in the intrapersonal and interpersonal experiences of power dynamics\, including the integration of neurobiology\, contemplative practices and restorative practices as they relate to power differentials. \n  \nDr. Cedar Barstow\, Founder of the Right Use of Power Institute \n \nCedar (she/her) is a consultant and teacher on ethics and ethical issues. She has been designing\, developing\, and teaching this approach since 1994. Cedar’s background includes 30 years as a psychotherapist and 25 years as a teacher. \nShe is the author of books and articles on ethics\, counseling with elders\, women and independence\, and psychotherapy and spirituality. Cedar is also a Hakomi Experiential Psychology Trainer and a member of the Naropa University Adjunct Faculty. She maintains a private psychotherapy and ethics consulting practice in Boulder/Denver and teaches both Right Use of Power™ and Hakomi nationally and internationally. \nThe Right Use of Power™ educational materials and exercises were developed by Cedar over a period of 20 years and dozens of trainings. \nThese teachings have been influenced by many sources in Cedar’s background. She is particularly grateful for her extensive experiences as an administrator\, therapist\, and trainer of the the Hakomi Method of Experiential Psychotherapy\, chair of both the Hakomi Institute International Ethics Committee (HIEC) and the United States Association of Body Psychotherapy (USABP) Ethics Committee\, ethics expert contributor to GoodTherapy.org\, consultant to numerous organizations\, and ceremonialist with the Earth Song Ceremonial Dance Community.
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/basics-training-august-15th-2025/
CATEGORIES:Basics Training Online
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LOCATION:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/basics-training-august-15th-2025/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250818T133000
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SUMMARY:Core Training - August\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our Core Training is a 5-day\, live\, online global learning experience that 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. \nIn our Core Training\, you will: \n\nLearn about the neurobiology of power and how to counteract the effects of our brains and bodies on power\nExplore role power differentials and learn how to handle challenging interactions when there is a power difference.\nUnderstand the importance of feedback and the difference between intention and impact.\nStart to understand the shadow aspects of power and how we can work with them.\nLearn how to work with conflict in power-conscious and generative ways.\nBetter understand systemic power and how it influences the other types of power.\nLearn about shame and other emotional experiences that may impact our use of power\n\nAfter our trainings\, participants have said they can now: \n\nBe more ethically proactive around power dynamics.\nEngage their personal power with more awareness and presence.\nBe more aware of the shadow aspects of power.\nLean into feedback and conflict with more skill and awareness of power.\n\nCore Training Series: \n5 Days (4 hours per day\, including 30 min break) \nTime: 9:30am – 1:30pm MDT (Denver/United States) each day \n(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) \nDates: \n\nMonday\, August 18th\nTuesday\, August 19th\nWednesday\, August 20th\nThursday\, August 21st\nFriday\, August 22nd\n\n  \nContinuing Education Credits (CEUs): \nThe 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). \nThe Right Use of Power Institute™ is an ICF – Approved Continuing Education Provider. Our Core Program has received a total of 12 CEU credits:\n9 credits in: Core Competencies\n3 credits in: Resource Development \nThere is an additional $20 purchase fee for CE documentation. This fee can be paid in our online Shop after your registration is purchased. \n  \nCancellation/Refund Policy: \n\nFull refund minus a $50 handling fee available up to 2 weeks before the first day of training OR\nA voucher for the full amount paid for a future training available up to 1 week before the first day of training\n\n  \nQuestions? We’re happy to answer them! \nEmail us at: \ntraining@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our training programs. \nadmin@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our website\, membership levels\, sign up. \nFacilitators: \nDr. Amanda Aguilera \n \nAmanda currently serves as the Executive Director of RUPI. Driven by her core values of curiosity\, courage\, and connection\, Amanda is adept at putting things together in new ways\, creating visuals that help make learning more accessible\, and communicating complex ideas in simple ways. \nAmanda has a commitment to be courageous in the service of reducing and repairing harm in relationship and promoting the cultural shift toward power-and-equity consciousness\, conflict positivity and conflict competency. At the core of her academic and personal passion is the advancement in understanding social power dynamics and deepening the personal and collective uses of power in the world with wisdom and compassion. \nHer doctoral dissertation focused on the dynamics of shame and power in the justice system and she continues to develop theoretical models in the intrapersonal and interpersonal experiences of power dynamics\, including the integration of neurobiology\, contemplative practices and restorative practices as they relate to power differentials. \n  \n Leah Fink \n \nLeah was born and raised in Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada\, where she still lives with her husband Brandon and two cats. She is the owner and founder of All Thrive\, contributing author to the Art of Connection\, and the host of the weekly live show Your Mind-Your Reality-Your Results. She holds an applied degree in Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership (ETOL)\, and a diploma in Social Work\, both from Mount Royal University\, and is currently a registered social worker. Her work and volunteer experience have focused on helping people understand more about themselves and grow their confidence. This also includes working with youth in a wilderness-based addiction and mental health program. Later\, Leah went on to supervise that program\, where she focused on program development and growing her facilitation skills as she trained multiple staff teams. She is now the owner of All Thrive\, where she helps people and businesses develop their skillfulness in personal and professional relationships. She is certified in True Colors personality typology\, and the Right Use of Power (effectively using power dynamics).
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/core-training-august-2025/
CATEGORIES:Core Training Online
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LOCATION:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/core-training-august-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250829T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250829T100000
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SUMMARY:Community of Practice: A Gathering – Fri\, Aug. 29
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly gathering where Right Use of Power students and facilitators come together to reflect\, connect\, and deepen their wisdom around power dynamics in everyday life. These Community of Practice events are a brave and compassionate space to share real-life stories\, explore challenges\, and celebrate growth in using power ethically and heartfully. Whether you’re still unpacking the types of power\, navigating up-power roles\, or working with feedback and repair\, you’re welcome here. Come as you are\, and let’s learn together how to use our power with presence. \nSarah is trained as a Right Use of Power Facilitator and also serves as Chair of RUPI’s Mission Circle (Board of Directors). We are delighted to introduce her as our facilitator this month. \nSuggested donation:$20-$50 \nContact us if paying anything is a barrier to attending. \nRegister and Donate here\nSarah Buino: \n \nSarah Buino\, LCSW\, RDDP\, CADC\, NMT\, is a multi-talented therapist\, speaker\, educator\, consultant\, and visionary founder of the therapy practice Head/Heart Therapy\, Inc\, and business consulting organization Head/Heart Business Therapy. As an esteemed member of Loyola University Chicago’s adjunct faculty and dynamic podcast host\, Conversations With a Wounded Healer\, she passionately advocates for personal growth and collective action.
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/community-of-practice-a-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Community of Practice
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LOCATION:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/community-of-practice-a-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250903T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250903T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T035455
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SUMMARY:Basics Training - September\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Right Use of Power™ is a dynamic\, inspiring\, and relational approach to the ethical use of power to promote well-being\, the common good and right relationship. We share a language and framework for understanding and navigating power with strength AND heart. \nThe Right Use of Power™ approach is a conscious ethics deep-dive and recognizes that the issues of power in relationships are complex. Our Right Use of Power™ programs focus on increasing skillfulness\, engagement\, and awareness in uses of power. It is ethics from the inside out. \nThis Basics Training is a 2-day\, 2.5hrs live\, online global learning experience for people who want to deepen their understanding of power and start to learn how to use power with strength and heart. Empowering\, relevant\, and dynamic\, our program is presented through engaging presentations\, facilitated discussions\, and experiential practices. \nIn our Basics Training\, you will: \n\nLearn about the five types of power side-by-side with people around the world in a connecting and conscious environment.\nExpand your understanding of the nuances of power\, which creates more room for complexity in relationships.\nDeepen your awareness of your own personal power and how it impacts others.\nGet an introduction to power differentials and their key aspects for better navigating relationships.\n\n  \nBasics Training Series: \n2 days (2.5hrs per day) \nTime: 4:30pm-7:00pm MST \n(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) \n  \nDates: \n\nWednesday\, September 3rd\, 2025\nWednesday\, September 10th\, 2025\n\nWhere: Online using Zoom (link will be provided after registration) \n  \nContinuing Education Credits (CEUs): \nThe 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). \nThe Right Use of Power Institute™ is an ICF – Approved Continuing Education Provider. \nThere is an additional $20 purchase fee for CE documentation. This fee can be paid in our online Shop after your registration is purchased. \n  \nCancellation/Refund Policy: \n\nFull refund minus a $50 handling fee available up to 2 weeks before the first day of training\, OR\nA voucher for the full amount paid for a future training is available up to 1 week before the first day of training\n\n  \nQuestions? We’re happy to answer them! \nEmail us at: \ntraining@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our training programs. \nadmin@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our website\, membership levels\, or sign up. \n  \n  \nFacilitators: \nDr. Amanda Aguilera \n \nAmanda currently serves as the Executive Director of RUPI. Driven by her core values of curiosity\, courage\, and connection\, Amanda is adept at putting things together in new ways\, creating visuals that help make learning more accessible\, and communicating complex ideas in simple ways. \nAmanda has a commitment to be courageous in the service of reducing and repairing harm in relationship and promoting the cultural shift toward power-and-equity consciousness\, conflict positivity and conflict competency. At the core of her academic and personal passion is the advancement in understanding social power dynamics and deepening the personal and collective uses of power in the world with wisdom and compassion. \nHer doctoral dissertation focused on the dynamics of shame and power in the justice system and she continues to develop theoretical models in the intrapersonal and interpersonal experiences of power dynamics\, including the integration of neurobiology\, contemplative practices and restorative practices as they relate to power differentials. \n  \nSarah Buino \n \nSarah is trained as a Right Use of Power Facilitator and also serves as Chair of RUPI’s Mission Circle (Board of Directors). We are delighted to introduce her as our presenter this month. \nSarah Buino\, LCSW\, RDDP\, CADC\, NMT\, is a multi-talented therapist\, speaker\, educator\, consultant\, and visionary founder of the therapy practice Head/Heart Therapy\, Inc\, and business consulting organization Head/Heart Business Therapy. As an esteemed member of Loyola University Chicago’s adjunct faculty and dynamic podcast host\, Conversations With a Wounded Healer\, she passionately advocates for personal growth and collective action.
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/basics-training-september-2025/
CATEGORIES:Basics Training Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250911T133000
DTSTAMP:20260509T035455
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SUMMARY:Facilitation Certification Training- September 2025-May 2026
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URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/facilitation-certification-training-september-2025-may-2026/
LOCATION:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/facilitation-certification-training-september-2025-may-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250916T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250916T183000
DTSTAMP:20260509T035455
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SUMMARY:Semester Core Training - September\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our 2025 Core Training is a semester long\, self-pace\, 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). \nThe 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. \nIn our Core Training\, you will: \n\nLearn about the neurobiology of power and how to counteract the effects of our brains and bodies on power\nExplore role power differentials and learn how to handle challenging interactions when there is a power difference.\nUnderstand the importance of feedback and the difference between intention and impact.\nStart to understand the shadow aspects of power and how we can work with them.\nLearn how to work with conflict in power-conscious and generative ways.\nBetter understand systemic power and how it influences the other types of power.\nLearn about shame and other emotional experiences that may impact our use of power\n\nAfter our trainings\, participants have said they can now: \n\nBe more ethically proactive around power dynamics.\nEngage their personal power with more awareness and presence.\nBe more aware of the shadow aspects of power.\nLean into feedback and conflict with more skill and awareness of power.\n\n  \nCore Training Sessions: \nSessions will be every other Tuesday. All sessions will be 2 hours long.  \nTime: 4:30pm – 6:30pm MDT (Denver/United States) each day \n  \n(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) \n  \nDates: \n\nTuesday\, September 16th – Welcome & Introduction Session\nTuesday\, September 30th– Integration Session (Reviewing Modules 1 & 2)\nTuesday\, October 14th – Integration Session (Reviewing Module 3)\nTuesday\, October 28th – Integration Session (Reviewing Module 4)\nTuesday\, November 11th– Integration Session (Reviewing Modules 5 & 6)\nTuesday\, November 25th– Integration Session 5 (Reviewing Module 7 & 8)\nTuesday\, December 9th– Power Object Presentations & Closing\n\n  \nContinuing Education Credits (CEUs): \nThe 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). \nThe Right Use of Power Institute™ is an ICF – Approved Continuing Education Provider. Our Core Program has received a total of 12 CEU credits:\n9 credits in: Core Competencies\n3 credits in: Resource Development \nThere is an additional $20 purchase fee for CE documentation. This fee can be paid in our online Shop after your registration is purchased. \n  \nCancellation/Refund Policy: \n\nFull refund minus a $50 handling fee available up to 2 weeks before the first day of training OR\nA voucher for the full amount paid for a future training available up to 1 week before the first day of training\n\n  \nQuestions? We’re happy to answer them! \nEmail us at: \ntraining@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our training programs. \nadmin@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our website\, membership levels\, sign up. \n  \nFacilitators: \nDr. Amanda Aguilera \n \nDr. Amanda Aguilera (she/her) is an author\, psychotherapist\, consultant\, and facilitator\, passionate about power awareness and conflict resolution. She currently serves as the Executive Director of the Right Use of Power Institute and is a sought-after speaker and coach who guides organizations and communities in co-creating structures that foster healthy relationships and generative communication. \nKi Smith \n \nKi (she/they) 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. \n  \n 
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/semester-core-training-september-2025/
CATEGORIES:Basics Training Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T035455
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SUMMARY:What To Do About The Biases Inside Us?: Thought Leader Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open conversation featuring our guest thought leader\, Dr. Cedar Barstow\, Founder of the Right Use of Power Institute. \nWe all have biases.  What are they?  How do they impact (and often interfere with) our conversations\, our views\, our openness to feedback\, and\, of course\, how we use the power of our influence?  How do we compensate for these impacts?  We’ll be exploring two particular biases:  Confirmation bias and Negativity bias.  We will also be looking at the related issue of the harmful idealizing/devaluing dynamic that can afflict leaders at every level.  Join us! \nDr. Cedar Barstow \n \nCedar (she/her) is a consultant and teacher on ethics and ethical issues. She has been designing\, developing\, and teaching this approach since 1994. Cedar’s background includes 30 years as a psychotherapist and 25 years as a teacher. \nShe is the author of books and articles on ethics\, counseling with elders\, women and independence\, and psychotherapy and spirituality. Cedar is also a Hakomi Experiential Psychology Trainer and a member of the Naropa University Adjunct Faculty. She maintains a private psychotherapy and ethics consulting practice in Boulder/Denver and teaches both Right Use of Power™ and Hakomi nationally and internationally. \nThe Right Use of Power™ educational materials and exercises were developed by Cedar over a period of 20 years and dozens of trainings. \nThese teachings have been influenced by many sources in Cedar’s background. She is particularly grateful for her extensive experiences as an administrator\, therapist\, and trainer of the the Hakomi Method of Experiential Psychotherapy\, chair of both the Hakomi Institute International Ethics Committee (HIEC) and the United States Association of Body Psychotherapy (USABP) Ethics Committee\, ethics expert contributor to GoodTherapy.org\, consultant to numerous organizations\, and ceremonialist with the Earth Song Ceremonial Dance Community.
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/what-to-do-about-the-biases-inside-us/
CATEGORIES:Thought Leader Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250923T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250923T183000
DTSTAMP:20260509T035455
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SUMMARY:Community of Practice: A Gathering – Tue\, Sept. 23
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly gathering where Right Use of Power students and facilitators come together to reflect\, connect\, and deepen their wisdom around power dynamics in everyday life. These Community of Practice events are a brave and compassionate space to share real-life stories\, explore challenges\, and celebrate growth in using power ethically and heartfully. Whether you’re still unpacking the types of power\, navigating up-power roles\, or working with feedback and repair\, you’re welcome here. Come as you are\, and let’s learn together how to use our power with presence. \nVeronica is a member of the core faculty at the Right Use of Power Institute and has facilitated RUPI’s Basics\, Core\, and Power and Equity Challenge programs. She has also been a student in RUPI’s Power-Conscious Authentic Leadership and Power-Conscious Restorative Integration programs. We are delighted to introduce her as our facilitator this month. \nSuggested donation:$20-$50 \nContact us if paying anything is a barrier to attending. \nRegister and Donate here\n\nVeronica Borgonovi\n \n\nVeronica (she/her) is an experienced project leader\, manager\, mentor\, and coach and has supported over 40 client projects in management and social sector consulting across several countries. As an internal organizational leader\, she guided a multi-year effort to transform organizational culture around equity and inclusion across multiple teams and geographies. \nVeronica is guided by her values of wholeheartedness\, interdependence\, curiosity\, connection\, and adventure. As the first in her family born in the United States and a daughter of immigrants from different racial\, class\, and national backgrounds she is on a continual exploration around identity and authenticity. Veronica loves the outdoors and finds peace\, joy\, and unfortunately sometimes injuries in nature\, on both land and water. One of Veronica’s most prized possessions is a peer-voted award for “Most Supportive” from her high school speech and debate team\, which hangs on her wall as a continual reminder to be in right relationship with others.
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/community-of-practice-a-gathering-tue-sept-23/
CATEGORIES:Community of Practice
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LOCATION:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/community-of-practice-a-gathering-tue-sept-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250927T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T035455
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SUMMARY:Collective Transmutation Circle - Sept. 27
DESCRIPTION:Collective Transmutation Circle \nDear Right Use of Power Community\, \nOur mission—to promote a dynamic\, inspiring\, and relational approach to the ethical use of power—feels particularly relevant now. Our core values serve as anchors during this time: we create belonging by holding space for all voices and experiences\, maintain clarity through authentic communication\, foster mutuality by supporting one another with care and curiosity\, and embrace evolution as we grow through change together. \n  \nAn Invitation to Connect \nWe invite you to join us for a special Connection Circle  \nSeptember 27\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am\,  Mountain Time.  \n  \nThis gathering will provide a space to: \n– Share a grounding space \n– Connect to universal\, personal\, and collective power \n– Draw strength from our community \n– Find inspiration and support for moving forward \n  \nWhether you’re feeling energized\, depleted\, or somewhere in between\, your presence enriches our collective wisdom and strength. \nWho can join? \nAll RUPI community members and their loved ones—friends\, family\, and close connections of any kind—are warmly invited to join this gathering. \nAs we move forward together\, let us remember that our individual and collective responses to this moment matter. Through conscious engagement with power\, we can contribute to positive change in our communities and beyond. \n  \nIn solidarity and hope\, \nRight Use of Power Members Circle (Dau Windwater\, Ki Smith\, Kelly Sheeran\, Sarah Buino\, Fenna Diephuis\, Magi Cooper\, Cedar Barstow\, Amanda Aguilera)  \nRight Use of Power Institute
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/sept-rupi-community-circle/
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LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82187525118
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251001T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T035455
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SUMMARY:Power-Conscious Authentic Leadership
DESCRIPTION:A 10-week online training synthesizing Authentic Leadership and Right Use of Power concepts and practices for leaders of teams\, organizations and communities. The program consists of six 2-hour classes and four 1-hour integration/coaching sessions. \nAuthentic Leadership encourages leaders to bring themselves fully and creatively to their leadership challenges and to invite others to do the same. Becoming an authentic leader involves expanding self-awareness and presence\, cultivating good communication skills and leading with both vulnerability and courage. However\, power dynamics can sometimes derail leaders’ best intentions and create awkward moments that erode trust. \nIntegrating Right Use of PowerTM concepts and practices into your leadership approach will strengthen your ability to lead with integrity and empathy by enhancing access to your personal power and acknowledging the impact that role and status power have in all of our interactions. \nWe will explore the 5 types of power in the context of Authentic Leadership—helping you understand the power you have and how to wield it skillfully with empathy and compassion. This is particularly important in diverse work environments in which power is distributed unevenly in society\, and yet we seek to create inclusive workplaces. \nThe 6 bi-monthly\, 2-hour class sessions will include community-building\, lecture\, dialogue\, small-group interaction\, self-reflection and embodiment exercises. \nIn addition\, there will also be four 1 hr integration sessions with the instructor\, to explore specific leadership challenges and receive personalized coaching. This is open to everyone. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\n  Understand the role of authenticity in cultivating trust and engagement in the workplace\n  Understand how the “Right Use of Power” can enhance one’s ability to lead with integrity and heart\n  Learn and apply the 3 core competencies of Authentic Leadership\n  Explore the 5 types of power and how they influence leadership roles\n  Increase self-awareness\, credibility and leadership impact using a variety of methods\n  Discuss how to effectively bring these skills into the workplace\n\nPrerequisites for this program: \n\nRight Use of Power Basics Course\nRight Use of Power Core Training\n\nClass Sessions \nWednesday \nOctober 1\, 2025 12pm – 2pm MDT ~ Introduction to Authentic Leadership and Right Use of Power \nOctober 15th\, 2025 12pm – 2pm MDT ~ Embodied Presence and Personal Power \nOctober 29th\, 2025 12pm – 2pm MST ~ Skillful Communication and Role Power \nNovember 12th\, 2025 12pm – 2pm MST ~ Compassionate Change and Status Power \nNovember 26th\, 2025 12pm – 2pm MST ~ Creating a Culture of Authenticity\, Trust and Empowerment \nDecember 10th\, 2025 12pm – 2pm MST ~ Practicing Authentic Leadership Moments\, Integration and Celebration \n  \nIntegration Sessions \nOctober 8th\, 2025 12pm – 1:00pm MDT \nOctober 22nd\, 2025 12pm – 1:00pm MDT \nNovember 19th\, 2025 12pm – 1:00pm MST \nDecember 3rd\, 2025 12pm – 1:00pm MST \n  \nCancellation/Refund Policy: \n\nFull refund minus a $50 admin fee available up to 2 weeks before the first day of training OR\nA voucher for the full amount paid for a future training available up to 1 week before the first day of training \n\nAdditional Questions?  \n We’re happy to answer them!  Email us at training@rightuseofpower.org . \nInstructor:  \n \nSUSAN SKJEI\, PH.D.\, PCC\, is a RUPI Faculty Member 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.  She enjoys hiking\, biking and watercolor painting. \n\n\n\n\n\nMaya Shaw Gale\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaya Shaw Gale is a Board Certified (BCC) life and leadership coach\, a certified Hakomi practitioner and trainer\, an energy medicine teacher\, and an advanced RUP teacher. Over the past year\, she has been part of a team developing a RUP coaching and consulting application. Based in Sedona\, Arizona\, Maya maintains a private practice where she coaches community and business leaders\, healers\, spiritual teachers\, artists\, and highly sensitive and empathic individuals. \nThroughout her life\, she has studied with a number of shamanic and indigenous teachers and is deeply committed to integrating indigenous perspectives of interconnectedness and reverence for all life into contemporary culture. She has served on the Board of the Tribal Trust Foundation\, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting indigenous cultures and supporting wisdom keepers in sharing their teachings. Currently\, she is collaborating with two corporate consultants to develop Business Beyond Usual\, a new-paradigm approach to business.
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/power-conscious-authentic-leadership/
CATEGORIES:Power Conscious Communication
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SUMMARY:Basics Training - October 16th\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Right Use of Power™ is a dynamic\, inspiring\, and relational approach to the ethical use of power to promote well-being\, the common good and right relationship. We share a language and framework for understanding and navigating power with strength AND heart. \nThe Right Use of Power™ approach is a conscious ethics deep-dive and recognizes that the issues of power in relationships are complex. Our Right Use of Power™ programs focus on increasing skillfulness\, engagement\, and awareness in uses of power. It is ethics from the inside out. \nOur Basics Training is a 5-hour live\, online global learning experience for people who want to deepen their understanding of power and start to learn how to use power with strength and heart. Empowering\, relevant\, and dynamic\, our program is presented through engaging presentations\, facilitated discussions\, and experiential practices. \nIn our Basics Training\, you will: \n\nLearn about the five types of power side-by-side with people around the world in a connecting and conscious environment.\nExpand your understanding of the nuances of power\, which creates more room for complexity in relationships.\nDeepen your awareness of your own personal power and how it impacts others.\nGet an introduction to power differentials and their key aspects for better navigating relationships.\n\n  \nWhen: Thursday\, October 16th\, 2025; 9:30am – 2:30pm MST (Denver USA) \n  \n(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) \nWhere: Online using Zoom (link will be provided after registration) \n  \nContinuing Education Credits (CEUs): \nThe 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). \nThe Right Use of Power Institute™ is an ICF – Approved Continuing Education Provider. \nThere is an additional $20 purchase fee for CE documentation. This fee can be paid in our online Shop after your registration is purchased. \n  \nCancellation/Refund Policy: \n\nFull refund minus a $50 handling fee available up to 2 weeks before the first day of training OR\nA voucher for the full amount paid for a future training available up to 1 week before the first day of training\n\nPlease 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. \nQuestions? We’re happy to answer them! \nEmail us at: \ntraining@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our training programs. \nadmin@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our website\, membership levels\, sign up. \n  \n  \nFacilitators: \nDr. Cedar Barstow \n  \n \n\nCedar (she/her) is a consultant and teacher on ethics and ethical issues. She has been designing\, developing\, and teaching this approach since 1994. Cedar’s background includes 30 years as a psychotherapist and 25 years as a teacher. \nShe is the author of books and articles on ethics\, counseling with elders\, women and independence\, and psychotherapy and spirituality. Cedar is also a Hakomi Experiential Psychology Trainer and a member of the Naropa University Adjunct Faculty. She maintains a private psychotherapy and ethics consulting practice in Boulder/Denver and teaches both Right Use of Power™ and Hakomi nationally and internationally. \nThe Right Use of Power™ educational materials and exercises were developed by Cedar over a period of 20 years and dozens of trainings. \nThese teachings have been influenced by many sources in Cedar’s background. She is particularly grateful for her extensive experiences as an administrator\, therapist\, and trainer of the the Hakomi Method of Experiential Psychotherapy\, chair of both the Hakomi Institute International Ethics Committee (HIEC) and the United States Association of Body Psychotherapy (USABP) Ethics Committee\, ethics expert contributor to GoodTherapy.org\, consultant to numerous organizations\, and ceremonialist with the Earth Song Ceremonial Dance Community. \n\n\n\n\nVeronica Borgonovi  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVeronica (Bore-go-no-vee; she/her) is a member of the core faculty at the Right Use of Power Institute and has facilitated RUPI’s Basics\, Core\, and Power and Equity Challenge programs. She has also been a student in RUPI’s Power-Conscious Authentic Leadership and Power-Conscious Restorative Integration programs. Veronica is an experienced project leader\, manager\, mentor\, and coach and has supported over 40 client projects in management and social sector consulting across several countries. As an internal organizational leader\, she guided a multi-year effort to transform organizational culture around equity and inclusion across multiple teams and geographies. \nVeronica is guided by her values of wholeheartedness\, interdependence\, curiosity\, connection\, and adventure. As the first in her family born in the United States and a daughter of immigrants from different racial\, class\, and national backgrounds\, she is on a continual exploration around identity and authenticity. Veronica loves the outdoors and finds peace\, joy\, and\, unfortunately\, sometimes injuries in nature\, on both land and water. One of Veronica’s most prized possessions is a peer-voted award for “Most Supportive” from her high school speech and debate team\, which hangs on her wall as a continual reminder to be in right relationship with others.
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/basics-training-october-16th-2025/
CATEGORIES:Basics Training Online
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SUMMARY:Collective Transmutation Circle: Honoring Grief - Sun\, October 26\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Collective Transmutation Circle \nDear Right Use of Power Community\, \nOur mission—to promote a dynamic\, inspiring\, and relational approach to the ethical use of power—feels particularly relevant now. Our core values serve as anchors during this time: we create belonging by holding space for all voices and experiences\, maintain clarity through authentic communication\, foster mutuality by supporting one another with care and curiosity\, and embrace evolution as we grow through change together. \n  \nAn Invitation to Connect \nWe invite you to join us for our next monthly Collective Transmutation Circle on October 26th\, @ 1 pm – 2:30 pm MST.  \nThis gathering provides a space to: \n\nGround together & draw strength from our community\nConnect to universal\, personal\, and collective power\nFind inspiration and support in challenging times\n\n  \nYou can join us at: \nZoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84380430279?pwd=bztymYYVeIfut4HTmllXhabcIJt4mj.1 \nWhether you’re feeling energized\, depleted\, or somewhere in between\, your presence enriches our collective wisdom and strength. \n  \nWho can join? \nAll RUPI community members and their loved ones—friends\, family\, and close connections of any kind—are warmly invited to join this gathering. \nAs we move forward together\, let us remember that our individual and collective responses to this moment matter. Through conscious engagement with power\, we can contribute to positive change in our communities and beyond. \n  \nIn solidarity and hope\, \nRight Use of Power Members Circle (Dau Windwater\, Ki Smith\, Kelly Sheeran\, Sarah Buino\, Fenna Diephuis\, Magi Cooper\, Cedar Barstow\, Amanda Aguilera)  \nRight Use of Power Institute
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/collective-transmutation-circle-honoring-grief/
CATEGORIES:Collective Transmutation Circle
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SUMMARY:Community of Practice: A Gathering – Wed\, Oct. 29
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly gathering where Right Use of Power students and facilitators come together to reflect\, connect\, and deepen their wisdom around power dynamics in everyday life. These Community of Practice events are a brave and compassionate space to share real-life stories\, explore challenges\, and celebrate growth in using power ethically and heartfully. Whether you’re still unpacking the types of power\, navigating up-power roles\, or working with feedback and repair\, you’re welcome here. Come as you are\, and let’s learn together how to use our power with presence. \nDau has facilitated Right Use of Power™ Basics Trainings\, Core Trainings\, and the Power and Equity Challenge programs\, helping individuals and communities engage with power through strength\, heart\, and connection. \nSuggested donation:$20-$50 \nRegister and Donate here\nDau Windwater\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDau Windwater (they/them) is a dedicated guide and facilitator passionate about the ethical use of personal power. Dau holds an interdisciplinary graduate degree in Environmental Justice and Buddhist Divinity. Their work focuses on helping people cultivate their personal power\, deepen their relationship with nature\, and stay present and curious with the unknown.\nWith a background in tai chi\, aikido\, and dance\, Dau weaves movement and embodiment practices into their teaching. They approach facilitation through a lens of compassion\, loving-kindness\, and a commitment to cultivate conflict-positive spaces that nurture genuine connection and community. As a nonbinary queer person living with invisible disabilities\, Dau brings lived experience\, resilience\, and depth to their work. They also practice Indigenous technologies of elemental medicine\, integrating earth-based wisdom into modern healing and leadership practices.\nDau is honored to guide others in exploring how power can be a force for good — relational\, rooted\, and deeply human.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/community-of-practice-a-gathering-wed-oct-29/
CATEGORIES:Community of Practice
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