Organizations
Cultivating authenticity, connection and vitality for leaders and their communities
What Organizational Leaders Say
Our leadership and staff spent just 45 minutes with Monisha’s facilitation and I’m still reflecting on the impact. We invited her to work with us, not to “fix” anything but to help us relate to one another at a human level before a strategic planning process. Her play-based approach equalized the room and created real connection that transcended language, culture, role, and privilege—without pressure or performance. I experienced connection that would not have happened in a traditional approach. It changed how I will show up going forward.
Liz Neuenschwander, Board Member, CIF
Simply Brilliant. The buzz and energy afterwards was undeniable.
“I was struck by Monisha’s calm and professional presence guiding a group of members while another event was being set up. Despite the distractions, people were fully engaged in expressing connecting with each other. I literally watched people playing amidst life’s unpredictability.”
Unity of Fairfax, Rev. Russel Heiland
A transformative experience.
“Monisha created a transformative experience for our group, showing us the power of movement, expression and play for feeling fully present and activated. She effortlessly facilitated a grounding and expansive space.”
Jeannie Selda, General Manager
Agnes Irwin School’s Center for the Advancement of Girls
“The workshop made quite an impact. A student raved about her experience.”
Alison Monzo, Director
Participant Comments:
“Joyful and Fun!”
“Surprising. I loved the Connection!”
“It made me very happy.”
GW Center for Integrative Medicine
The Center for Somatic Leadership and Communications creates experiential learning programs and workshops for organizations to build authenticity and belonging in your community.
Our unique approach combines somatic intelligence and improvisational play so members of your group experience rapidly and authentically connect and feel present with ease. This serves as the basis for further communications building and creative inquiry for the group.
Within your “playground,” the Center explores themes or topics important to your community. In general, programs can be designed to strengthen human development and well-being in the following competencies:
Each experience is custom-designed to align with the unique needs and themes of your community, strengthening interpersonal dynamics and fostering trust and growth.
Highly interactive, participants experience a rare blend of connection, intimacy, and lightness. Participants gain outcomes such as increased Emotional Honesty, Receptivity to new Possibilities, Compassion (and more!) through engagement that goes beyond the boundaries of right and wrong. Within this context, we work with larger issues affecting the group.
No prior experience is required. All bodies are welcome.
Sample List of Competencies:
Self-Awareness
Emotional Honesty
Compassionate Listening
Embodied Communication
Boundaries & Sustaining Energy
Increase Belonging through Authentic Wholeness
How to Introduce the Benefits of Somatic Play for your Organization:
Schedule an initial consultation to bring the innovation of Somatic Play experiences to your community or organization. Together, we will craft the right jumping off point and journey for your people. Each engagement is tailored to the themes important to your community to strengthen desired insights. You can choose three different levels of engagement:
Discovery
Introduce the benefits of Somatic Play through a 60-90 minute interactive workshop and talk.
Sustaining Benefits
Reap long-term embodied benefits through repeated engagement through a 4-6 week course or a regular playgroup.
One-on-One Support
For individuals who have participated in any prior event, this level offers targeted assistance for support with work-life challenges in a six-session package.