Communication Coaching Sessions

Tuesday evenings, Apr 12 - may 3, 2022
4:00 - 5:15 pm PDT / 7:00 - 8:15 pM EDT

And / or …

Thursday Mornings, Apr 14 - May 5, 2022
11:00 am - 12:15 pm PDT / 2:00 - 3:15 pm EDT

Register for one or both sections; convert to your timezone here.

Join Oren for a series of four, 75 minute Mindful Communication coaching sessions. Each session will begin with a short guided meditation, followed by a series of interactive coaching conversations with participants. Participants are invited to submit requests for coaching prior to each session, and then vote on which scenarios to explore at the beginning of each session.

NOTE: This class is now closed for registration.

What’s included?

In order to provide as much accessibility as possible to our international community across different time zones, and to make the sections smaller for maximum interaction, we are offering TWO sections of the coaching series: Tuesday afternoons and Thursday mornings (PDT).

Register for either section or for both.
Registration for each section includes access to all four live sessions plus audio recordings of the sessions.
Live attendance is encouraged but optional.
All sessions have automated closed captioned subtitles.
All sessions are recorded (audio only) and will include an automated transcript afterwards.

Registration is now closed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Tuesday and Thursday sessions?
These sessions happen at different times in order to provide training opportunities to people in different time zones and with different scheduling availability. The content of each session is unique, and is determined by the scenarios and questions of those present.

Will these sessions be recorded?
Yes, we will be recording the audio from these sessions. Since they may contain sensitive personal material from the participants who volunteer to receive coaching, we will not record video.

I can only attend a couple of sessions. Is that okay?
Yes, you are welcome to come to as many or as few sessions as you are able. (There is no need to inform us of which sessions you plan to attend.)

Can I get a discount / scholarship?
The sliding scale is intended to provide access for all, regardless of income or financial means. If the scholarship levels of the sliding scale are not sustainable for you, please email us and we will provide further options for registration.

Are CEs available for these sessions?
No, there are no CEs or other professional credits available for these sessions. Since they are almost exclusively practice-focused and do not involve teaching new material, they are not eligible for CEs.

Can I register for two (or more) people?
Yes! Select the amount you’d like to contribute for each person, and set the “quantity” to two (or more). Then, fill out the form that pops up with the name and best email address of each participant. It’s essential that you provide an email address for each person taking the course so that we can send them the proper login information. If you have questions, please email us with your order # and the name and email address of all of the participants.

I just registered. How do I get the login information for the sessions?
You will receive an automated confirmation email with a receipt upon registration. We will email you with all of the information you need to join the sessions 48 hours before the first session. If you register the day of a session, we may not have time to send you your login information prior to the session, but you will still have access to the recordings. We ask for your patience in processing registrations — we’re a small team of two!

I registered for one session. Can I switch to another or join both?
Yes! Please email us.

If I miss a Tuesday session can I come to the Thursday session to make up the missed time, or vice versa?
No. We ask that you attend only the sessions for which you’ve registered. If you miss a session, we encourage you to listen to the audio recording. If you want to sign up for both Tuesdays and Thursdays, please contact admin@orenjaysofer.com for more information.

Will there be new teaching or content review offered?
Oren will begin each session with a brief review of a core communication concept or tool. Other than that, the focus of these sessions is specifically to offer coaching for using the tools of mindfulness and Nonviolent Communication in real-life situations. Teaching points will emerge from the live coaching interactions with participants.

How many people will be present?
We don’t know how many people will attend, but based on past experience we expect there to be between 75-150 people attending each live session.

How can I get my question answered?
Prior to each session, we will provide a link to a form for you to request a role play or coaching. Then, at the beginning of each session, we will use a live poll to present the scenarios requested as options. All participants will vote on which scenarios they are most interested in exploring, and the top scenarios will be chosen.

Will there be an opportunity to ask questions live?
Yes, there will be an opportunity to post / ask questions in real-time about the actual role plays happening. However, we ask that all requests for role plays and coaching be submitted ahead of time.

Will there be a group forum?
No, there is no group forum specifically for these sessions. However, you are welcome to share your thoughts and questions in the regular Say What You Mean online Graduate Forum.

What if I need to cancel? Can I get a refund?
Ordinarily, we are happy to process refunds for cancellations less a small fee to cover our administrative costs. Because the sliding scale for this event is so wide, we strongly prefer not to take time to process refunds. As such, we ask that you consider carefully before registering.

Still have questions? Feel free to email us.