TRAVEL & PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS
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🕜 Arrival & Departure Times: Please book flights that allow you to be fully present for all sessions. Plan to arrive at the Compass Center no later than 8:45 am CT on Wednesday November 12th & book a return flight leaving no earlier than 3:00 pm Central time on Friday November 14th.
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🏫 Location: All sessions will take place at the Valor Compass Center which is located at 4523 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211.
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⚪ Engagement & Presence: As you prepare for this event please let your colleagues know that you will not be accessible during core sessions. Compass Leader Fellowship is an active training experience and requires your full attunement to maximize learning. Please note that during sessions, all participants are directed to put personal devices such as phones and laptops away to avoid distractions and to be fully "dropped-in" and present.
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🏨 Lodging: When planning your travel please consider that the Compass Center is located in the South Nashville neighborhood and close to Brentwood, TN. If you are looking for specific local recommendations as you plan your trip, please review our Visitor Guide.
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🍽️ Meals: We will provide breakfast, coffee, snacks/drinks, and lunch on all 3 days of the training. You will be on your own for dinner each evening, except the second night where we will take you to dinner, please review our Visitor Guide for recommendations.
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🧥 Dress Code: We want you to feel comfortable and at ease throughout your time with us. The Compass Center is often kept on the cooler side to balance the Southern humidity, so we recommend packing a sweater or an extra layer to stay cozy indoors. On Thursday evening, we’ll head off-site for a casual dinner—feel free to dress for a relaxed evening out. That said, no part of the experience will require formal or elevated attire. Come as you are, and dress in whatever helps you stay present and engaged.
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🚗 Daily Travel to the Compass Center: Once in Nashville if you are relying on Uber/Lyft we recommend pre-scheduling your rides to ensure you arrive on time each day with plenty of time for breakfast!
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❔ Questions: Please reach out to Ryane Reandeau with any additional questions you may have at rreandeau@valorcollegiate.org
REQUIRED PRE-WORK
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Complete all other Pre-Work by November 4th (45-90 min) - will vary based on length of individual conversations, bring any notes pertaining to these conversations with you
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Find time with 3 people you trust who have a window into your leadership and ask them the following questions (time varies, but at least ~15 min):
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What story/stories can you share that you think demonstrates my strength as a leader?
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What story/stories can you share that demonstrates a time of challenge for me as a leader?
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If you could choose one thing that I commit to getting better at that would improve my overall wellbeing and quality of life, what would that one thing be?
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CONVENING 1
COHORT 11
Detailed Training Agenda
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12
8:30a -9:00a Breakfast & Check-In
9:00a - 10:00a Fellowship Launch
10:00a - 10:15a Break
10:15a - 11:45a Leadership Center: Intro to Contemplative Practices
11:45a - 12:30p Contemplative: Experiential Sit
12:30a - 1:15p Lunch
1:15p - 2:15p Leadership Story: Intro to Narrative Theory & Practices
2:15p - 2:30p Break
2:30p - 4:30p Leadership Story: Uncovering Purpose & Centering Preferred Storylines
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 13
8:30a - 9:00a Daily Arrival and Breakfast
9:00a - 10:00a Contemplative Experience
10:00a - 10:15a Break
10:15a - 12:15p Leadership Story: Negotiating Limiting Storylines, Part 1
12:15p - 1:15p Lunch
1:15p - 2:00p Leadership Story: Negotiating Limiting Storylines, Part 2
2:00p - 2:30p Leadership Edge: Basics of Valor’s Circle Practice
2:30p - 2:45p Break
2:45p - 4:30p Leadership Edge: Preparing Work for Circle
5:30p - 7:00 Dinner Reservation: TBD
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14
8:30a - 9:00a Daily Arrival and Breakfast
9:00a - 12:00p Leadership Compass: Circle
*a 15 min break will be embedded in Circle
12:00 - 12:30p Convening Closing
12:30p - 1:30p To Go Lunch