09.11.2025 –, Workshop 6
Workplaces can be challenging to navigate when you’re part of one or more minority groups, e.g. neurodivergent, queer, and more. Misunderstandings, harsh feedback, and difficulty bringing across what they can leave talented people feeling overlooked or unheard. This workshop offers a practical approach to navigating these situations with calmness and clarity.
By the end of this workshop, participants will:
- Understand the core principles of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and how to use them in everyday workplace interactions.
- Gain tools for expressing needs in a way that resonates with colleagues who may not share their lived experiences.
- Learn how to translate critical or poorly-worded feedback into actionable steps
- Develop strategies for setting boundaries and standing up for themselves without burning bridges.
Example workplace scenarios that we'll look into:
- A manager gives vague or insensitive feedback (“You’re too intense in meetings”) → We’ll practise breaking this down into practical next steps.
- A colleague makes assumptions about your identity or needs (“Everyone’s fine with this open-plan setup, right?”) → We’ll explore ways to express needs in a constructive and relatable way.
- You want to ask a manager for some accommodations, but don't feel confident they'll take you seriously → We’ll work on language and techniques that increase the chance of being heard and understood
Workshop approach
This will be an interactive and supportive session. Participants will practise new communication techniques through roleplay, guided exercises, and reflection. They’ll leave with practical frameworks, strategies, and confidence to apply immediately in their own workplaces.
Susi Bauer (She\Her or They\Them) is a bilingual, neurodivergent freelancer with a decade of experience in the UK video games industry. She is trained by ADHD Works and ICF-accredited coaches to ensure she brings best practices and strategies to her clients. Susi focuses on professional skills, neurodivergence, EDI, company culture, leadership, and games careers.
Her job is to share conversations, knowledge & tools with individuals & organisations to foster growth. She loves to collaborate in order to find better answers to old questions and build understanding spaces where people's needs can be recognised and met. Susi uses a mix of coaching, training, facilitation & consulting to help clients find solutions that work for them.