Sofia Bustamante
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Graceful Power

Client

Own Idea

Categories

Aikido, Coaching, Embodiment, Empowerment, Facilitation, Leadership, Martial Arts, Moral Ambition, Original Research, Personal Development, Social Innovation

The challenge

Introducing embodied soft power. Helping women speak truth to power and step into leadership with confidence through the adoption of principles from the Japanese Martial Art of Aikido.

Some of the women I see as embodying Graceful Power:

  • Gloria Steinem
  • Maya Angelou
  • Giorgiana Notarbartolo
  • Bjork
  • Abigail Disney
  • Angelina Jolie
  • Marlene Engelhorn
  • Jacinda Ardern
  • Amal Clooney
  • Alicia Garza
  • Emma Watson
  • Sanna Marin
  • Greta Thunberg
Sofia Bustamante
THE GOALS
In a time of increasing polarisation and adversarial communications, how do we transmit power in a way that brings people on side? After a despairing statement from a friend on social media, I set about integrating elements from my Aikido practice into my Non-Violent Communication training work with women.
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