Find Your Authenticity in Five Minutes
Seating Instructions: Seating is first-come, first-served. Reserved seating options are available for accessibility and accommodations. For detailed accessibility information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.
In this engaging and interactive session, Ash will teach participants how to build the skills of authentic communication in a safe and supportive environment. Through a combination of instruction, small group work and large group discussion, participants will learn and practice the skills to efficiently and effectively tap into their own authenticity, share it in a way that resonates with others and empower those around them to show up more authentically.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the three areas of truth (factual, emotional and desire-based) that are necessary in accessing your own authenticity.
- Practice speaking from and listening for authentic communication cues with others.
- Explore how authentic communication can drive interpersonal connection.
- Discover how epic clarity about your authenticity can lead to the confidence and connection required for hard conversations.
- Learn how authentic communication creates more efficient and effective workplace cultures.
Direct Link to Session Materials: If the speaker provides session materials, you can access them via the app, web format or at https://presentations.shrm.org/.
Live Streaming and Recording: Unless marked 'in person only,' all sessions are live-streamed on the app or web format and available for replay 30 days after the event.
Acknowledgment of Technical Issues: While rare, technical issues may occur during sessions. We appreciate your patience as we quickly address them.
Accessibility & Accommodations Information: For detailed accessibility & accommodations information, visit INFO > FAQs in the app.
Ash Beckham
Ash Beckham helps high-performing individuals and teams realize the freedom that comes from embracing their authentic selves so they can thrive both independently and collectively. Ash is a bold, dynamic presenter who speaks about empathy, respect, and the power of having real conversations. Online videos of her TEDx talks "Coming Out of Your Closet" and "Owning Your Duality" and her Boulder Ignite speech "I am SO GAY" have gone viral with more than 15 million YouTube views. Ash reaches millions as her inspiring speeches are experienced in classrooms, boardrooms, and auditoriums worldwide.
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