Stories are shared in every culture and continent to pass on tradition, educate, entertain, and to influence. Find your gift, gain confidence, and learn how to share your story in a meaningful way. When you open yourself up, it is easier to create a space for others to share and connect. You will leave this workshop with a couple of stories in your back pocket that you could tell your grandkids, your next boss, or anyone for that matter.
Guest Speaker: Cara Jones
Cara Jones is a multiple Emmy Award winning writer, reporter, and producer with vast experience in using video to tell compelling, inspiring human-interest stories. She has a decade of experience in broadcast journalism and has reported for network affiliates in Southwest Florida, Boston and the San Francisco Bay Area. Having been frustrated by the tragedy focused and negative nature of local news, she seeks to use her skills to tell personal stories that move and inspire. She founded Storytellers for Good in 2009. Cara is a graduate of Princeton University with a degree in public policy. She volunteers with the Big Sister Association, 826 Valencia and has raised funds for cancer research in connection with her running the Boston Marathon. She speaks Spanish and has back-packed alone through South America, Europe, and India. Cara is also a life coach and yoga instructor.
Presented in collaboration with Shinnyo-en Foundation’s Service and Peace Fellows
RSVP for location to publicservice@berkeley.edu with “Leadership Workshop” in subject line
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