Phoenix Soleil: Trainer and Facilitator
Phoenix Soleil helps people bring their values and passions to their connections and conversations so they can make a difference and have more fun making that difference. She is a certified trainer in Nonviolent Communication (NVC), NVC is a powerful modality that helps us connect with others and our own emotions and values for more effective and healing interactions. She also teaches and practices Insight Meditation Nonviolent Communication is a form of mindful communication. She has a deep background in the intersections of community, emotional intelligence, and intergenerational trauma. She’s led workshops on communication, racial justice, and meditation for various organizations, including Google, the Kellogg Foundation, UC Berkeley, the Insight Meditation Society, and the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute. She also facilitates mediations and restorative practice circles. To make learning experiences more engaging and fun, she incorporates art and play.
Since 2018, she has served as a partner and co-owner at LIFT Economy, a worker-owned cooperative consulting firm dedicated to creating, modeling, and sharing a racially just, regenerative, and locally self-reliant economy that benefits all life. As a worker cooperative, all co-owners practice Nonviolent Communication (NVC), which is essential to their business DNA and theory of change. They integrate NVC into their conflict resolution policies and utilize these skills to ensure effective and empathetic communication throughout their organization. Their extensive consulting experience with thousands of businesses has reinforced that communication and collaborative skills are essential for sustainability. Phoenix Soleil leads their Nonviolent Communication public workshops: Next Economy Leadership Series. See her in action by checking out her webpage with videos of her workshops and interviews: https://www.phoenixsoleil.com/.
Upcoming Events
Growing Strong Teams and Cultures Workshops
Unlock your team's potential with the "Next Economy Leadership" workshop series led by Phoenix Soleil certified trainer in Nonviolent Communication (NVC), featuring four impactful 90-minute online sessions (each with an optional 30-minute Q&A) designed to enhance communication, feedback, conflict resolution, and inclusivity in the workplace. Although each of these trainings are valuable individually, and can be taken separately, we believe they're more transformative when taken as a series — allowing more opportunities to build skills over time and in community. The series includes:
Nonviolent Communication
Friday, April 25th 2025 | 10a-11:30a PST
Offering Feedback
Friday, May 9th 2025 | 10a-11:30a PST
Navigating Conflict
Friday, May 23rd 2025 | 10a-11:30a PST
Creating Inclusive Culture
Friday, May 30th 2025 | 10a-11:30a PST
Each workshop is priced at $150, with a 20% early-bird discount available ($120). Register for the entire series for $480, or $385 with the early-bird discount. These workshops are offered twice a year to accommodate busy schedules. In addition, we offer periodic NVC Practice Groups for those who want to go deeper in skill building and cultivating insights in community. Join us to transform your communication style, foster a more supportive and inclusive workplace, and create stronger, more collaborative teams. Embrace the art of communication and lead your organization into the Next Economy with confidence and empathy. Register today and take the first step toward building a thriving workplace culture. Whether you are new to NVC or have extensive experience, participants at all levels have found profound value in this approach. Find out more Info and REGISTER NOW.
We offer special group pricing for organizations with 3 or more individuals eager to embark on this transformative journey. Join us in cultivating a culture where collaboration thrives. Contact us for discounted group pricing.
NVC Practice Group for seasoned practitioners
Together, we’ll dive deep into the messy, magical, and sometimes maddening world of real-life NVC. Whether it’s workplace power struggles, sticky feedback conversations, or navigating those moments when “compassion” feels like a four-letter word, we’ve got you covered.
Each session will have a specific topic that we’ll focus on, for example "Power Dynamics : From subtle hierarchies to outright conflict.” We’ll explore how to use NVC to balance the scales and foster equity." There’s room here for laughter, learning, and irreverence (because let’s face it, sometimes giraffe ears are hard to keep on).
So far for 2025 we've got 4 dates. Each one is drop-in. LEARN MORE
Coaching
I offer organizational consulting and coaching services, focusing on communication and collaboration. I also offer personal coaching services in communication and mindfulness meditation. I also offer mediation services tailored to guide individuals and groups through the complex terrain of conflict resolution, fostering a harmonious and constructive environment. Check out my coaching packages : https://www.strikingly.com/s/sites/11070255/edit?uid=60148182-2bf8-49d6-93d1-9f44eca873f5 To book a free half-hour consultation meeting with me to discuss how I can best serve your needs follow this link:
https://calendly.com/phoenixsoleil/consultation-meeting-with-phoenix
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LIFT Cultural Offerings Workshop Series by Phoenix Soleil
Our online workshops offer you the tools to nurture the soil of effective communication, helping you grow robust connections in the workplace and at home. Plant a seed at any session, or tend to the whole garden by attending the series! Nonviolent communication (NVC) is a philosophy and skillset of communicating that is based on empathy, compassion, and awareness.
Format: ONLINE
Free Nonviolent Communication (NVC) 1-hour intro
Thursday, June 20th 2024 | 12:30-1 PM PST
Friday July 12th 2024 | 9-10 am PST
Friday August 2nd, 2024 | 9a-10am PST
NVC Basics for Surfing Workplace Waves –
Friday, September 6th, 2024 | Time: 10AM - 1PM PST
Offering Feedback In The Workplace
Part I: Friday, September 27th, 2024 | Time: 10AM - 1 PM PST
Part II: Friday, October 11th, 2024 | Time: 10AM - 1 PM PST
Staying Grounded Under Fire at Work
Friday, October 25, 2024 | Time: 10AM - 1:30PM PST
How To Have Conversations About Racial Justice
Part I: Friday, November 1st, 2024 | Time: 10AM - 1PM PST
Part II: Friday, November 15th 2024 | Time: 10AM - 1PM PST
Find out more about our online workshops and register here.
Exciting News! In-person workshop Berkeley California!
We’re thrilled to announce a live, in-person Nonviolent Communication (NVC) workshop on November 3, 2024, from 12 to 4:30 PM in Berkeley, CA. "Speak from the Heart- Build Relationship Skills with Compassion for You & Others." Phoenix will be co-facilitating this special event with her dear friend and fellow Certified Trainer, Eric Huang.
Widespread reactivity and polarization often block us from truly connecting with ourselves and others. This workshop offers a powerful alternative: NVC. Together, Eric and Phoenix will guide participants through engaging exercises, role-playing, and real-life scenarios to cultivate empathy, peace, and connection.
Find out more and register here for our in-person workshop: https://www.meetup.com/bayareacc/events/303386156/?eventOrigin=group_events_list
Awareness and Improv Half-day (Online Only)
Saturday, February 17th, 9:30am - 1:00pm PST
How Play Can Brighten the Present and Broaden Awareness
With Phoenix Soleil and Dawn Neal
This event interweaves formal meditation and improv games in an accepting, encouraging, environment.
Presented in cooperation with Santa Cruz Insight and San Francisco Dharma Collective.
Find out more and register here.
Offering Feedback In The WorkplaceMarch 24th 2023| 10:00 - 2:30 PM PST | (Virtual)
Giving and receiving feedback can be one of the more complicated and stressful parts of relating to other people. In this workshop, we’ll be practicing how to offer feedback in a way that is authentic, honest and helpful. This is a four-hour workshop on offering feedback using Nonviolent Communication (NVC), a modality that helps us attune to others' feelings and values for more generative interactions. No experience is necessary. To view details and register follow this link.
Integration I Program
March - June 2023 | Santa Cruz, CALIFT Partner Phoenix Soleil is joining NVC Santa Cruz to offer Integration I, an four-month program starting in March exploring advanced NVC tools, and practices that support compassion, authenticity, and intentionality in your relationships. Interested in attending this in-person workshop? To learn more and register follow this link.
Mindful of Money - Community Wide
with Phoenix Soleil
Sponsored by Portland Dharma House, Open Door Sangha
Four Part Series: Wednesdays, May 7th-28th 7-9pm
Good Medicine - 231 York st Portland, ME 04102
This is similar to the course I will be leading in March, mentioned above. Because of the history of racism and class in this country we are offering a version of this course exclusively for People of Color for those that would prefer that space in March 2020.
In this four-session course, we’ll explore our relationship with money in community. Bringing spirituality and mindfulness practice to one's financial life can be incredibly fruitful and effective.
How to Have Difficult Conversations About Racial Justice
with Phoenix Soleil
April 4th 9am-4pm
First Parish UU Church in Kennebunk
How do we embody our values and ideals in conversation where we advocate for justice or speak with people across challenging differences? You will learn and practice skills for communicating authentically, finding common ground, and connecting across differences. Ever thought: "Oh No! I can't believe they just said that, now what do I do!?" or "How do I say this so I don't lose my job or friendship?" then you are ready for this daylong.
Mindful of Money - People of Color Cohort
with Phoenix Soleil
Sponsored by Portland Dharma House, Open Door Sangha and Black Artists Forum
Supported by Indigo Arts Alliance
Four Part Series: Wednesdays, March 4th-25th 7-9pm
Good Medicine - 231 York st Portland, ME 04102
In this four-session course, we’ll explore our relationship with money in community. Bringing spirituality and mindfulness practice to one's financial life can be incredibly fruitful and effective. Because of the history of racism and class in this country, we will convene this version of the course for People of Color to have a safe space to discuss their particular challenges. Later this year we will convene a multiracial version of the course for the larger community. This event is underwritten by generous donors so that People of Color can attend at a low cost.
Finding Joy in a Complex World
Daylong Retreat with Phoenix Soleil
Saturday, December 7, 10am-4pm
Good Medicine Collective, 231 York St
How do we experience joy when it feels like the world is crashing all around us? Buddhism supports developing a relationship to both joy and suffering that allows one to hold these two intense and fundamental aspects of life with equanimity and wisdom. In this day of silent sitting, walking, metta (lovingkindness) practice and relational practice in dyads and groups, we will be exploring our capacity to hold our pain and joy so that we can increase our resiliency and vibrancy in the midst of engaging with our world.
Nonviolent Communication, Improvisation, and Mindfulness
3 week Series with Phoenix Soleil
Wednesday evenings in November - 6th, 13th & 20th, 6:30-8:15pm
Good Medicine Collective, 231 York St
This 3-week series is for people on a self-development or spiritual path to improve their presence and communication skills. We will draw on Nonviolent Communication (a self-connection and collaboration framework), mindfulness, and improvisational exercises to build our capacity to express ourselves more freely and connect more deeply with others. The series will focus on role play and embodied practice so that we connect with parts of ourselves that may not show up in our everyday personality. The intention is for embodiment, authentic connection, and courage to be more accessible in our regular lives. We ask that you commit to all three sessions of the series.
Interfaith Open Mic
Featured artist Maya Williams, emceed by Phoenix Soleil
November 3: 7-8:30pm
Dharma House
Please join us for our second interfaith forum to share ideas, stories, inspiration, and solidarity with regard to socially-engaged practice across spiritual traditions. In these gatherings, we aim to highlight the richness and beauty of our community by featuring artists of color in a predominantly white area such as Portland. The (optional!) theme for this open mic is redemption. When have you experienced salvation and/or witnessed salvation of others? What supports forgiveness and healing in your life? How have you experienced redemption as a vehicle for transformation? What do our spiritual practices offer as an antidote to the harsh and divisive interactions we often see in the landscape of media and politics?
Day-long retreat with Phoenix Soleil, co-hosted with Open Door Sangha and Portland Dharma House
October 5: 10 to 4 pm
Portland Maine
Liberating the Heart, Dismantling Dominant Culture through our practice of Dharma
A Retreat with Arinna Weisman, Phoenix Soleil, Lyn Fine & Joshua bee AlafiaIn
September, 13th to the 22nd 2019
Dhamma Dena, Joshua Tree, CA
Our intention in this ten-day retreat is to support increasing our resilience and internal resources so that we may better partner across differences and navigate complex situations in alignment with our values.
Follow this link for more information Liberating the Heart
Metta in Community
Experiments in Buddhist Inspired Relational Practices, with Phoenix Soleil
Saturday, September 7, 1-5pm
Portland, ME
In this 4 hour workshop, we will be experimenting with how to make the community support more palpable, so that we may experience more support with the difficult challenge of loving ourselves and each other. We will have traditional Metta (lovingkindness) practice, relational practice in small groups and diads, and walking meditation.
Please email portlanddharmahouse@gmail.com for more information and to register.
Nurturing a More Playful Relationship to the Present Moment
Daylong Retreat with Phoenix Soleil
Sunday, August 25, 10 am – 4 pm
Brattleboro, VT
In the teachings on Right Effort, the Buddha gave clear guidance on how to abandon unskillful mind states and develop more skillful ones. The cultivation of joy and loving-kindness are emphasized repeatedly as supporting factors on this path. Follow this link for more information: Playful Relationship
Anti-Racism Evening with Phoenix Soleil (in English)
Frankfurt, Germany Thursday, June 19, 2019
We explore some uplifting concepts and developments in US Anti-Oppression work and discuss how that can apply to German struggles. Follow this link (antirassismus-abend-mit-phoenix-soleil) for more information.
Tension, Conflict & Creativity
- Tools for collaboration and choice -
Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 12:30 PM – 8 PM
Beatrijsstraat 10, 2531 XE The Hague, Netherlands
The artist collective, Helicopter, is excited to host a Nonviolent Communication workshop taught by Phoenix Soleil for cultural workers interested in learning new skills and tools for collaboration. Follow this link (Workshop) for more information about it or use the contact form below for more info.
Women's Retreat
April 27th - May 1st, 2018
West Cork, Ireland
Phoenix Soleil led an all women international nonviolent communication 4-day retreat. Offering an opportunity for women to deepen their communication skills. Follow this link for more information about it: Women's Retreat
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