workshops:
corporations & organizations
the problem
Everyone has had the same sexual harassment trainings over and over again. We all know what “quid pro quo” means and that we shouldn’t offer shoulder rubs in the office. But in a post #MeToo world, where we’re all learning more about the nuance of consent, standard sexual harassment training is incomplete. (After all, the legal definition of sexual harassment is “unwanted attention”—but how do you know it’s unwanted until after the fact?) How do we navigate giving each other simple compliments? How do we make sure every employee feels safe with their superiors? How do we deal with accidental offenses?
the solution
Workshops where we address these questions in practical and honest ways give employees the tools they need to create and maintain a respectful workplace. The workshops I offer are more than simple slideshows and quizzes—they include group activities, discussions, and exercises. Participants leave the workshop equipped with both practical tools and nuanced principles to bring into their work life.
about me
I began my training for intimacy coordination and direction for film, television, and theatre in 2020, and since then, I’ve worked on 4 feature films, three shorts, and over 30 theatre productions. I’ve completed over 200 hours of training with industry leaders, and I’m currently the only certified intimacy director* in the Rocky Mountain region. As I trained and did this work, I began to see how the principles of consent, power dynamics, and conflict mediation applied in every workplace. I saw how the practical tools I was using on sets and in rehearsal rooms could (and should) be shared with as many people as possible, so that every workplace could be safer and more respectful. I’m passionate about being a part of this culture shift.
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* Certified through IDC (Intimacy Directors & Coordinators
what the workshop covers
Each workshop can easily be tailored to your specific needs, but typically, the workshop covers:
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Definition of consent
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Definition of boundaries
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Discussions of "getting out of your comfort zone"
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Saying and hearing "no"
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Self regulation skills
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Practical tools to mitigate power dynamics
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Practical tools to navigate compliments
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How to deal with uncomfortable situations
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Open Q&A​
testimonials
"Doing a Consent Workshop with Liz was so healing. It actually helped me unravel (and remember) some fears that have been holding me back on stage and in life. Being taught that I have the right to have power over what happens to my body, even in 'minor' interactions, was an astounding experience."
- Julie, workshop participant
details
Workshops typically last 1-2 hours and are created for groups of 15-30.To allow all members of a production to participate, workshops can be offered in several sessions over the course of a day or several days. While the workshop is most effective in person, remote options are also available. I also like to coordinate with a company’s existing HR department to make sure the workshop incorporates existing policies.
Rates
$100 - $5000
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Because of the enormous variety in budgets and group sizes, rates also vary greatly.
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Production companies can pay a flat fee for their organization or can host a workshop and share in participant fees.
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I don't wish my workshops to be cost-prohibitive. Email me and let's work something out that can fit your budget!