The Art of Getting Over Yourself: How to Build Belonging in the Modern World

Eli’s signature talk curated for leaders, event planners and HR professional, ""The Art of Getting Over Yourself: How to Build Belonging in the Modern World"" is an outrageously entertaining & interactive presentation that demystifies the concept of ""belonging,"" empowering audience members with tangible tools to engage their hybrid communities and workplaces with ease, playfulness and integrity.

Why is belonging crucial? Because high-levels of belonging in the workplace create a 56% increase in job performance, lead to a 50% drop in turnover risk, and can save a company $52 million a year. Also? It contributes to an overall sense of mental and emotional wellbeing. In other words, it makes us happy, and when we’re happy, we’re more productive, better problem-solvers and better collaborators.

If you’re looking for a seasoned storyteller who can deliver a data-backed talk fueled with mind-expanding perspectives and humor to inspire a more inclusive, connected and joyful professional experience, then look no further than Eli.

Webinar Outline

  • 00:10:00 Breaking the Fourth Wall

Our speaker kicks off the session with the concept of breaking the fourth wall, comparing an immersive experience like a theater act to audience engagement in the workplace. They touch upon the significance of crossing personal barriers to cultivate a spirited community in any setting.

  • 00:06:20 Facilitative Leadership & Employee Experience

Emphasizing that every leader, regardless of their role or level, shapes the employee experience, the speaker propounds the idea of collaborative leadership in nurturing a connected workplace ecosystem.

  • 00:11:55 Rise of Loneliness & Isolation

Our insightful speaker draws attention to the detrimental effects of individualism on community engagement, emphasizing the increasing isolation that self-reliance fosters in workplace settings.

  • 00:16:35 Belonging Beyond Team Building & Benefit Plans

The speaker highlights the inadequacies of traditional team-building efforts, making a compelling argument for cultivating a sense of belonging as a novel solution to workplace isolation and loneliness.

  • 00:24:05 Fourth Wall & "Drunk Yoga”

Delving into an innovative example from their own repertoire, the speaker introduces the concept of "drunk yoga" that they pioneered in 2006, elaborating on how it fostered connections by breaking the fourth wall.

  • 00:31:25 The "Play Method" & Employee Engagement

Our speaker introduces the “play method” that includes language choices, adaptability to the physical environment, the presence of rituals, and mindfulness for fostering employee engagement. They offer exciting examples of implementing these strategies, like fun icebreakers, thought-provoking questions, and creating inclusive physical meeting spaces.

  • 00:45:05 Power of Connection, Acknowledgement & Community

The speaker concludes by highlighting the power of live moments of connection and the importance of acknowledgement in sustaining a community, reinforcing the need for individuals to feel part of a mission bigger than themselves.