Stories That Connect. Teams That Thrive.
Leilani Garrett’s signature workshop invites people to write, share, and listen in ways that create lasting human connection and real culture change.
Stories That Connect:
Building Empathy and Understanding Through Personal Narrative
This is more than a team-building exercise, it’s a reset. A recalibration of how people show up, see each other, and work together.
In this 90-minute facilitated experience, Leilani guides participants through the courageous act of reflecting on their personal stories and then sharing them with one another in a safe, respectful space. The result? Empathy becomes embodied. Trust deepens. Connection takes root.
This workshop is ideal for leadership teams, retreats, off-sites, and ERGs looking to move beyond surface-level engagement and into something more meaningful.
Because People Don't Bond Over KPIs.
They bond over what makes us human.
We spend so much time with our colleagues and so little time truly knowing them. In this workshop, storytelling becomes the bridge.
Participants walk away with:
A clearer understanding of their own values and experiences
A renewed sense of empathy for their peers
Active listening skills that improve communication across teams
Practical tools for building psychological safety and connection
A moment of pause—rare and powerful in fast-paced organizations
A Brave Space. A Clear Framework. A Lasting Impact.
The session includes:
Structured small-group sharing to encourage trust and connection
Principles of active listening that can be applied long after the session ends
Time for self-reflection and group discussion
Guided writing prompts that help participants reflect on defining moments
A branded takeaway to continue the work beyond the room
Leilani sets the tone for openness, vulnerability, and respect, ensuring participants feel seen, heard, and safe. This is a workshop where walls come down and humans step forward.
Designed for Teams Ready to Go Deeper
This workshop is a powerful fit for:
CULTURE-BUILDING RETREATS
EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS
DEI AND WELLNESS PROGRAMMING
LEADERSHIP OFF-SITES
ANY TEAM EXPERIENCING DISCONNECTION OR TRANSITION
Whether your team is brand new or has been working together for years, this experience creates a shared foundation rooted in empathy and respect.
CONNECTION IS THE CATALYST
You can’t measure belonging on a spreadsheet. But you can feel it when it’s there.
This workshop helps teams connect in ways that drive better collaboration, stronger communication, and healthier culture. And it all starts with story.
