Dare to be vulnerable – Julia Shen

Sometimes we speak from a place of good intention, hoping to be understood and connect, yet the conversation doesn’t flow the way we hope. This workshop invites you to dare to be vulnerable, exploring what matters most to you and how sharing it with an open heart can increase the possibility of connection.

Many of us associate strength with approaching life in a tough or forceful way, both physically and in how we act. At the same time, beneath any strong exterior, our deep feelings, longings, fears, and hopes often remain unspoken. When we dare to genuinely express what feels tender and true within us, a different kind of strength becomes visible, one that carries authenticity, depth, and presence, and opens the door to more possibilities.

Whether you are new to Nonviolent Communication (NVC) or have been practicing NVC for some time, we will inquire into what becomes possible when we move beyond habitual or mechanical ways of communicating and reconnect with our present experience.

Through reflection, real-life examples, and guided practice, you will experience how communication shifts when it arises from your own lived experience, allowing conversations to move beyond reactive, polite, guarded, or formulaic expression toward a way of being with one another that holds both honesty and care, even when asking for space or saying No.

[Workshop organised in the frame of Time for Empathy 2026]

When: 4 March 2026, 18:15-19:45 CET (Berlin time)

How: ONLINE on ZOOM

Language: English

Cost: Participating in the “Time for Empathy” sessions LIVE is, as always, free. However, if you would like to have access to the recordings, you are welcome to buy them – a special offer is available while registering for the event. Please note that not all workshops will be recorded.

This session will be recorded.

Not willing to be on recordings? If you do not wish to be recorded, turn off your camera and microphone for the entire duration of the session. Recorded sessions will be available for purchase. We may also use parts of the recording for marketing and publicity across various media.

Registration: 

To take part in this workshop, register for the “Time for Empathy” event here: https://www.empathiceurope.com/time-for-empathy/

NOTE: Register only ONCE for the whole event and participate live in all “Time for Empathy” workshops organised between 1 and 8 March 2026.

About the trainer:

Julia Shen

Certified NVC Trainer | NVC-based Mediator

Julia helps individuals, teams, and organizations improve relationships and collaboration through Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and integrative practices. She supports people in navigating conflicts, cultivating clarity, and fostering authentic connection.

Rooted in training and ongoing self-exploration, Julia emphasizes self-awareness and understanding shared human needs. Drawing from her experience in tech program management, she also guides organizations in strengthening communication and team cohesion. Through workshops, mediation, and 1-on-1 coaching, she provides practical tools for fostering empathy, presence, and understanding in everyday life and relationships.

Julia loves writing, painting, spending time in nature, and exploring the inner world, finding inspiration for her work in empathy and connection.

Website:

For individual development https://www.stelightacademy.com

For organizations https://www.thenewspace.cloud/

My offer:

A 6-week online workshop starting April 15:

Embracing Shame – Reclaiming Power and Choice

Trainer: Liv Larsson

The Organizing Team: Julia Shen, Amy Qiang

Early Bird Registration ends March 16

Register here: https://www.stelightacademy.com/event-details/embracing-shame-reclaiming-power-and-choice-6-week-series