Mentorship Program Workshop – Open to all members

Courageous Conversations That Shape Culture
Mentorship Program Workshop – Open to all members

Join us online on June 1 at 17:00 for an interactive workshop on how to handle the tough conversations that shape team culture, trust, and performance. This session is part of our mentorship program but open to all members.

We’ll look at what really happens when we avoid difficult conversations – or handle them poorly – and how a more honest, caring, and clear approach can transform how people feel at work. You’ll explore four common ways people handle challenging conversations and what each one does to confidence, motivation, and trust.

By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with practical tools to:

• Communicate with more clarity and care
• Handle conflict in a way that builds, rather than breaks, trust
• Lead by example in how you give feedback and set expectations

This workshop is especially relevant for mentors, managers, team leads, founders, and anyone who wants to grow as a leader.

What we’ll cover

• Why leadership is better seen as an infinite game than a short-term win
• The four approaches to difficult conversations: compassionate clarity, brutal clarity, empty critique, and empty negativity
• How each style affects trust, confidence, motivation, and action
• Why “vague kindness” can be just as unhelpful as harsh criticism

About the speaker
Saba Shakir is a Leadership Communication and Learning & Development specialist who designs practical training to strengthen communication, interpersonal effectiveness, and leadership confidence. She is also President of Women4Space, where she advocates for inclusion and opportunity in the space sector.

With a Master’s in Linguistics and a background in Social Psychology, Saba focuses on helping professionals communicate clearly and lead effectively. Her research on building an inclusive space workforce will be presented at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Antalya, 2026.

Event details

• Date: June 1
• Time: 17:00 (online)
• Format: Interactive workshop
• Access: Open to all members
• Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81339659473?pwd=PRrI2hfUMsOzUKdBAAkaeGFZ1gTn7x.1

You’re very welcome to join, participate, and bring your questions!

Looking forward to seeing you online,
M-NOW Board Team