Experience
The Power of (Professional) Vulnerability
Interactive Workshop with Networking & Storytelling
This workshop uses vulnerability as a strategic tool to build immediate, authentic rapport. Through a networking icebreaker, participants will bypass small talk to meet on common, genuine ground. Experience how sharing a setback can become an invaluable asset to build trust, real connections and lay the foundations of a meaningful and lasting network.
Why it matters
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Emotional Intelligence
Participants learn to recognize and regulate their own emotions while reading the room, a critical skill for navigating high-stakes meetings, negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration in the workplace.
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Active Listening
By practicing deep listening without judgment, professionals develop the ability to truly hear colleagues and clients, leading to better problem-solving, reduced misunderstandings, and stronger working relationships.
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Empathy
Sharing and witnessing stories of failure builds the capacity to understand others' perspectives and challenges, fostering a more supportive team culture and improving leadership effectiveness.
What's included
- A pre-experience toolkit to prepare participants and help them develop the human skills associated with the workshop, enriching the visit and extending its impact.
- Facilitated networking icebreaker designed to bypass small talk
- Intimate storytelling session focused on failure and growth
- Psychological safety framework for honest conversation
- Takeaway reflection prompts for continued practice
Wondering how our toolkit looks like? Check an example here:https://toolkit.humanelement.studio/desilence
About
Carlos Cruz is an event and conference curator, specializing in community‐driven events that foster psychological safety, honest conversation and long‐term engagement. With a background in finance and economics, he co‐founded Startup Grind Barcelona, runs the consultancy iyi events and serves as a 4YFN Conference Consultant. Since 2018 he has led Fuckup Nights Barcelona, curating intimate spaces where entrepreneurs and professionals share real stories of failure and growth to strengthen community bonds.