• To enable the individual to embark on a journey of personal transformation and enhanced well-being, so that they can relate and respond to themselves, others and external events, in ways that are more constructive and lead to resilience, positive energy and joy.
• Individuals may feel helpless as victims of external circumstances (personal and organizational challenges). This course supports the participants to discover that they have agency, even in the face of challenges and can use it to navigate their life choices in ways that allow them to cope better, and with less overwhelm.
• The course will benefit the individual, It is also likely to lead to greater productivity at work. There is ample research-based evidence to support the claim that "well-being inspires well-doing This course is an invitation to all social sector professionals to learn the skills and perspectives that will enable them to work intentionally toward their own well-being.

When the practices, perspectives and skills learnt in the program are applied in their lives, participants may expenence one or more of the following outcomes.

• Make life choices aligned with their core values
• Become more aware of their emotions and thought pattems
• Be more emotionally regulated
• Cope better with stress
• Develop resilience, which will help them recover more quickly, from setbacks
• Cultivate healthier and more satisfying relationships - personal and professional
• Resolve conflicts constructively
• Be more productive at work

The course would benefit members of development sector organizations who are keen to improve their personal well-being and transform their personal and professional relationships. At least two members from each organization are recommended to participate in the program .

It will consist of 5.5 days of learning sessions, followed by four weekly practice circles. After the learning sessions, participants are encouraged to apply some of the practices, perspectives, and skills in their personal and professional lives. Participants will re-engage with practices in the four online, weekly practice circles. duration of each practice circle will be 60 minutes.

The "intenor condition of the individual influences deeply how they show up in their lives. It is possible to understand, identify and regulate emotions so that the "intenor condition" of the individual is conducive and allows them to be the best version of themselves in both good and challenging times.

We all want to have mutually enriching and satisfying relationships. When we struggle with a relationship, we believe that the fault lies with the other. To strengthen and enrich our relationships, we must turn the spotlight on ourselves our choices, words and actions. By shifting our perceptions, choices and behaviours, we can influence how others show up, thereby transforming our relationships.

Questions we will explore

• What are some assumptions and beliefs that become barriers to nurturing relationships?
• How do I extend empathy and acceptance to others?
• How do I listen and communicate so that we can understand each other?

• Shashi Nair, Director, Viridus
• Ruchi Ghose, Director, Viridus
• Siva Sankar Kantheti, Co-Founder, Viridus
• Ruta Desai, Faculty, Viridus

The vision of Viridus Social Impact Solutions (VSIS) is to understand and work with organizations to help them navigate the complexities of social change. Currently, the work of Viridus focuses on three (3) different strategic levers:

• Well-being of individuals in organizational contexts
• Strategic organizational design and development
• Building capacity and capability of local self-governments in both rural and urban settings Viridus offers a range of courses and workshops in the areas of:
• Personal mastery and well-being
• Development sector leadership
• Organization development
• Change management
• Self-development
• Program design, monitoring and evaluation