Events and Speaking
[RETREAT] A Daylong Retreat to Cultivate Stillness
May 9th, 2020 | 10:00am-4:00pm | Atlanta, GA
This retreat is being offered freely to the public. We gratefully accept donations from those who have the means, but there is no set fee.
Come experience the transformation that is possible from a day of quiet, peace, and stillness. We will guide you in simple but powerful mindfulness meditation practices to deepen self-awareness and open the heart.
All are warmly welcomed to come as you are and experience the profound power of stillness.
Please register in advance; space is limited and an accurate participant count will help teachers plan the day.
May 9th, 2020 | 10:00am-4:00pm | Atlanta, GA
This retreat is being offered freely to the public. We gratefully accept donations from those who have the means, but there is no set fee.
Come experience the transformation that is possible from a day of quiet, peace, and stillness. We will guide you in simple but powerful mindfulness meditation practices to deepen self-awareness and open the heart.
All are warmly welcomed to come as you are and experience the profound power of stillness.
Please register in advance; space is limited and an accurate participant count will help teachers plan the day.
[WORKSHOP] Mindset Management for Healthy Living
February 1st, 2020 | 9:30am-12:30pm | Raleigh, NC
Cost: $49 before January 1st; $59 after
Simply put, our Mindset determines the results we see in our lives.
Why is this workshop so important?
Our health is the foundation of everything else in our life. Our career, relationships, confidence level, commitment to change, and ability to bounce back from difficulties are all significantly impacted when we don’t feel good. This makes designing a healthy lifestyle supported by a healthy mindset one of the most important things we can do.
Now, I know we can’t always control what happens to our bodies as we age, but even then we can choose to relate to our bodies in a way that supports our overall sense of well-being.
Why should you attend?
In this workshop I will guide you through a process based on ancient teachings and science designed to to help you create a vision for your health and well-being, identify ways to develop a healthy mindset and maintain healthy habits, and troubleshoot obstacles that make it challenging for you to feel the way you want to feel.
This workshop is especially designed for women who are ready to take action to feel better in their lives and who are looking for strategies, tools, support, inspiration, and encouragement. Join us!
February 1st, 2020 | 9:30am-12:30pm | Raleigh, NC
Cost: $49 before January 1st; $59 after
Simply put, our Mindset determines the results we see in our lives.
Why is this workshop so important?
Our health is the foundation of everything else in our life. Our career, relationships, confidence level, commitment to change, and ability to bounce back from difficulties are all significantly impacted when we don’t feel good. This makes designing a healthy lifestyle supported by a healthy mindset one of the most important things we can do.
Now, I know we can’t always control what happens to our bodies as we age, but even then we can choose to relate to our bodies in a way that supports our overall sense of well-being.
Why should you attend?
In this workshop I will guide you through a process based on ancient teachings and science designed to to help you create a vision for your health and well-being, identify ways to develop a healthy mindset and maintain healthy habits, and troubleshoot obstacles that make it challenging for you to feel the way you want to feel.
This workshop is especially designed for women who are ready to take action to feel better in their lives and who are looking for strategies, tools, support, inspiration, and encouragement. Join us!
True Power Leadership Training with Joe Weston
July 2019 - February 2020 | Baltimore, MD
Sharon works as a Consultant and Coach on a team led by Joe Weston, founder of the renowned Respectful Confrontation® method, currently collaborating with the leadership team of Promise Heights, an organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for youth and ensuring families are healthy and successful in the West Baltimore communities of Upton/Druid Heights.
The True Power work focuses on deepening relationships, supporting purpose and fulfillment, and training leaders for the 21st century. True Power is the energy that fuels organizations, communities, and movements, the shared creative capacity of each individual when all commit to a common vision and agreed upon ways of working together. It is not “Power Over,” the power that dominates and harms, but rather “Power Within,” the starting point when all members of a team are willing to develop their own sense of power. When connected across an organization or a network, it becomes “Power With,” the power that is activated when all involved invest in building safety, trust, and deep collaboration, and finally the “Power To” create lasting change and widen the scope of influence.
July 2019 - February 2020 | Baltimore, MD
Sharon works as a Consultant and Coach on a team led by Joe Weston, founder of the renowned Respectful Confrontation® method, currently collaborating with the leadership team of Promise Heights, an organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for youth and ensuring families are healthy and successful in the West Baltimore communities of Upton/Druid Heights.
The True Power work focuses on deepening relationships, supporting purpose and fulfillment, and training leaders for the 21st century. True Power is the energy that fuels organizations, communities, and movements, the shared creative capacity of each individual when all commit to a common vision and agreed upon ways of working together. It is not “Power Over,” the power that dominates and harms, but rather “Power Within,” the starting point when all members of a team are willing to develop their own sense of power. When connected across an organization or a network, it becomes “Power With,” the power that is activated when all involved invest in building safety, trust, and deep collaboration, and finally the “Power To” create lasting change and widen the scope of influence.
Guest Teacher - Triangle Insight Meditation Community
March 18th, 2020 | 6:30pm-8pm
Episcopal Center at Duke University
505 Alexander Ave.
Durham, NC 27705
The mission of the Triangle Insight Meditation Community is to help support and deepen the practice of insight or vipassana meditation and related practices, and to explore a variety of topics relevant to the teachings of the Buddha.
March 18th, 2020 | 6:30pm-8pm
Episcopal Center at Duke University
505 Alexander Ave.
Durham, NC 27705
The mission of the Triangle Insight Meditation Community is to help support and deepen the practice of insight or vipassana meditation and related practices, and to explore a variety of topics relevant to the teachings of the Buddha.
Guest Teacher - Triangle Insight Meditation Community
July 29th, 2020 | 6:30pm-8pm
Episcopal Center at Duke University
505 Alexander Ave.
Durham, NC 27705
The mission of the Triangle Insight Meditation Community is to help support and deepen the practice of insight or vipassana meditation and related practices, and to explore a variety of topics relevant to the teachings of the Buddha.
July 29th, 2020 | 6:30pm-8pm
Episcopal Center at Duke University
505 Alexander Ave.
Durham, NC 27705
The mission of the Triangle Insight Meditation Community is to help support and deepen the practice of insight or vipassana meditation and related practices, and to explore a variety of topics relevant to the teachings of the Buddha.
Guest Teacher - Triangle Insight Meditation Community
October 30th, 2019 | 6:30pm-8pm
Episcopal Center at Duke University
505 Alexander Ave.
Durham, NC 27705
The mission of the Triangle Insight Meditation Community is to help support and deepen the practice of insight or vipassana meditation and related practices, and to explore a variety of topics relevant to the teachings of the Buddha.
October 30th, 2019 | 6:30pm-8pm
Episcopal Center at Duke University
505 Alexander Ave.
Durham, NC 27705
The mission of the Triangle Insight Meditation Community is to help support and deepen the practice of insight or vipassana meditation and related practices, and to explore a variety of topics relevant to the teachings of the Buddha.
NASA with Joe Weston: Respectful Confrontation training
July 17th, 2019 | Wallops, VA
Respectful Confrontation® offers practices and skills that enable people to stay grounded and connected in the face of challenges, engaging others with respectful assertiveness. The Respectful Confrontation toolkit provides essential skills that address the physiological side of stress, along with new skills for respectfully tackling the obstacles that wear away at the productivity and integrity of an organization.
Organizations around the world have seen the effectiveness of their teams increase through this training, alongside a reduction in anxiety, stress, misunderstandings and conflict. The Respectful Confrontation work also deepens relationships, supports purpose and fulfillment, and trains leaders for the 21st century.
July 17th, 2019 | Wallops, VA
Respectful Confrontation® offers practices and skills that enable people to stay grounded and connected in the face of challenges, engaging others with respectful assertiveness. The Respectful Confrontation toolkit provides essential skills that address the physiological side of stress, along with new skills for respectfully tackling the obstacles that wear away at the productivity and integrity of an organization.
Organizations around the world have seen the effectiveness of their teams increase through this training, alongside a reduction in anxiety, stress, misunderstandings and conflict. The Respectful Confrontation work also deepens relationships, supports purpose and fulfillment, and trains leaders for the 21st century.
NCJSA Spring 2019 Conference - "Rebuilding the Service Continuum"
March 13th-15th, 2019 | Carolina Beach, NC
Presentation: “Mindfulness as a Self-Care Practice to Minimize Burnout”
The purpose of NCJSA is to develop interest and extend services for youth in North Carolina, as well as promote quality standards and practices in all services offering care, treatment, prevention, education and protection for youth. I'll be delivering the closing presentation.
March 13th-15th, 2019 | Carolina Beach, NC
Presentation: “Mindfulness as a Self-Care Practice to Minimize Burnout”
The purpose of NCJSA is to develop interest and extend services for youth in North Carolina, as well as promote quality standards and practices in all services offering care, treatment, prevention, education and protection for youth. I'll be delivering the closing presentation.
ONGOING: Mindful Mondays - Mindfulness Meditation Class
Mondays | 7PM - 8PM | Raleigh, NC
Drop-in. Donation only. Space is limited so please RSVP for each week you plan to attend.
Whether you are new to mindfulness and want to try it out in a relaxed and friendly environment or you already have a mindfulness practice and want to stay motivated, this class is for you. This weekly class offers an ideal opportunity to get a taste of mindfulness, discover the benefits of integrating it into your life, and practice consistently.
Short talk followed by guided meditation with discussion and Q/A. Chairs will be provided; feel free to bring your own cushion if that is most comfortable. The study and practice of mindfulness has changed my life; I look forward to sharing it with you.
Mondays | 7PM - 8PM | Raleigh, NC
Drop-in. Donation only. Space is limited so please RSVP for each week you plan to attend.
Whether you are new to mindfulness and want to try it out in a relaxed and friendly environment or you already have a mindfulness practice and want to stay motivated, this class is for you. This weekly class offers an ideal opportunity to get a taste of mindfulness, discover the benefits of integrating it into your life, and practice consistently.
Short talk followed by guided meditation with discussion and Q/A. Chairs will be provided; feel free to bring your own cushion if that is most comfortable. The study and practice of mindfulness has changed my life; I look forward to sharing it with you.
Mindfulness for Self-Care
@Haven House | November 15th, 2018 | 12PM - 1PM
Lunch and Learn for Haven House Services staff
I so admire the work done by the dedicated people at Haven House and I believe this practice offers support in reducing stress, finding ease, and building resilience.
Haven House Services is a non-profit agency that helps struggling young people and their families develop positive and successful relationships at home, at school, and in the community. You can learn more about them at https://www.havenhousenc.org/.
This Mindfulness lunch & learn offers an ideal opportunity to get a taste of mindfulness, discover the benefits of integrating it into your life, and learn how to do it consistently.
@Haven House | November 15th, 2018 | 12PM - 1PM
Lunch and Learn for Haven House Services staff
I so admire the work done by the dedicated people at Haven House and I believe this practice offers support in reducing stress, finding ease, and building resilience.
Haven House Services is a non-profit agency that helps struggling young people and their families develop positive and successful relationships at home, at school, and in the community. You can learn more about them at https://www.havenhousenc.org/.
This Mindfulness lunch & learn offers an ideal opportunity to get a taste of mindfulness, discover the benefits of integrating it into your life, and learn how to do it consistently.
Guest Teacher - Triangle Insight Meditation Community
December 12th, 2018 | 6:30pm-8pm
Episcopal Center at Duke University
505 Alexander Ave.
Durham, NC 27705
The mission of the Triangle Insight Meditation Community is to help support and deepen the practice of insight or vipassana meditation and related practices, and to explore a variety of topics relevant to the teachings of the Buddha.
December 12th, 2018 | 6:30pm-8pm
Episcopal Center at Duke University
505 Alexander Ave.
Durham, NC 27705
The mission of the Triangle Insight Meditation Community is to help support and deepen the practice of insight or vipassana meditation and related practices, and to explore a variety of topics relevant to the teachings of the Buddha.