Rhetoric Empowerment Training for Women* and (F)LINTA* - Sovereignity & Resistance

WORKSHOP CONTENT

Unfortunately, communication is still patriarchal in the academic environment. In particular male socialised individuals often unconsciously or consciously dominate and manipulate the boundaries of women and FLINTA* (what does FLINTA* mean?). But how can we deal with mansplaining, dominance and assault both confidently and effectively? So that these situations are less emotionally exhausting and draining? ‘Choose your battle’ is a feminist mnemonic that helps us to avoid getting bogged down and working inefficiently in the wrong places.
On the other hand, it is helpful to have clarity about your own values for your professional role and motivations. These in turn can be in conflict with gender norms and categorisations that we ourselves have deeply internalised in a patriarchal society.
Finding my own strategies and rhetorical forms of expression that are that are right for me and my values will be tried out in practice during the training. Embodiment is the key - the key to more presence, awareness, expression and resilience.

• How do I utilise the coherence of my inner & outer body posture for a self-confident and confident demeanour, especially in difficult situations in which I receive little appreciation or have to prove myself?
• How can I deal with derogatory / sexist / abusive behaviour & speech (especially in everyday university life) in a professional and self-determined way and reject it?

Mutual encouragement and exchange are central!

Focal points:

• Rhetoric empowerment masterclass: Persuasion in the context of power structures
• Intergenerational perspective: De-individualisation of stress & anxiety
• Self-strengthening and resource activation
• Using body language (more) consciously, especially in power situations & attacks
• Leading & following: Embodiment as a solution tool in challenging professional situations

STRUCTURE

The workshop day will include a coffee break and a lunch break.

TRAINER

Julia Lemmle (pronoun she/her) Rhetoric & Empowerment - has been an expert in the critical and feminist use of rhetoric for over 15 years. She is communication trainer, systemic coach and mentor for authentic sovereignty.
She studied history and literature and developed the Rhetorical Empowerment training program for FLINTA* in 2010.  She combines power-critical analysis with coaching tools and embodiment in order to support people in (re)connecting with their own values and standing up for them. She teaches at universities, foundations and NGOs.