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The WTS Philadelphia community gathered for an inspiring and transformative workshop featuring Tess Brigham, a licensed psychotherapist, certified coach, and TEDx speaker. Focused on balancing confidence and compassion, the session provided attendees with practical strategies to build self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and communication skills for personal and professional success.

Key Takeaways:

• Emotional Intelligence & Self-Awareness – Understanding emotions, triggers, and behavior patterns helps improve communication and leadership.
• Building Confidence – Confidence is developed through practice, overcoming self-doubt, and reframing negative self-talk.
• Overcoming Barriers – The brain’s negativity bias and societal expectations, particularly for women, often challenge confidence-building.
• Effective Communication – Using assertiveness, empathy, and active listening fosters trust and productive conversations.
• Practical Application – Participants engaged in exercises to practice setting boundaries, giving feedback, and speaking with confidence and compassion.

The session concluded with an empowering reminder: "You are enough as you are. Recognize your worth." Participants left inspired and equipped with tools to apply immediately.