How to Speak Up Without Burning Out: Strategic Communication Made Simple

How to Speak Up Without Burning Out: Strategic Communication Made Simple is the final installment of the Center for Community Leadership and Nonprofit Excellence’s upcoming 4-part series, Facing Forward: Tools for Uncertain Times.

This series is designed for professionals who are carrying the weight of doing more with less, while wondering what comes next. Together, we’ll hold space for honest conversation, share tools to stay informed and resilient, and explore how to take action (even when things feel out of our hands).

Presenter: Dr. Christine Kiesinger

Drop-in Topic: How to use your voice strategically and with confidence to advocate for yourselves and others with impact.

Description: Navigating change can be exhausting—especially when you feel pressure to stay quiet or “just get through it.” This session is designed to help frontline staff become strategic communicators who can speak up effectively for themselves and those they serve while staying grounded and avoiding burnout.
You’ll learn:

• An effective strategy for managing your internal state, so you can stay calm, centered, and clear during high-stakes conversations
• Strategic and empowering methods for using your voice in public and interpersonal contexts
• The “rule of 3” method for organizing your thoughts and ideas so that you can share them on the fly and with impact
• How to use “strategic storytelling” to support and empower your message.