Courageous Conversations Workshop
COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS:
How to Have “Those” Conversations with Family, Friends, Neighbors & Strangers about the Nov. 3rd Election
You know why this election matters. But when a co-worker talks about what a great job ICE is doing at capturing illegal immigrants, or your neighbor scoffs at your yard sign, or a stranger at the farmers’ market wants to argue — do you freeze up, blow up, or don’t know exactly what to say?
November 3rd is too important to leave those conversations to chance. This workshop gives you a real framework — grounded in listening, not arguing — to turn tense moments into moments that move votes.
You’ll leave with real tools in your toolbox:
- A way to listen first and find common ground before you make your case
- Your own short, authentic story connecting your values to this election
- A game plan for de-escalating anger, defensiveness, or conspiracy talk without losing the relationship
- A tight 60-second explanation of why Warner, Vindman, and the three amendments matter — ready for family, neighbors, or strangers
- A written personal script and a real plan for three conversations before Election Day
Workshop Facilitators:
Sue Dichter — Organizer, Fredericksburg United for Democracy
Gail Tedesco — Political Strategist & Chief of Staff for VA Delegate Nicole Cole
Deb Aldrich — Vice-Chair, Spotsylvania County Democratic Committee