The.M.Castillo

Project or Client Name (or description):

Clarity & Co. Building Your Leadership Through Your College-to-Work Transition

2-3 Sentence Description of the Engagement:

A two-hour introductory workshop designed for college students transitioning from senior year to work or graduate school. Participants explored self-regulation techniques to navigate the challenges of this major life transition. The session covered brain basics, breathwork, and practical tools for managing stress during periods of change.

Client Type: Family and friends—current senior, recent graduates, and junior-year students

Event Type: Online Zoom

Impact Level: Individual

Revenue Generated: free exploratory workshop

Event Duration: 2 hrs.

# of Participants: 4

Agenda (with timing): https://app.sessionlab.com/sessions/uszHi2/?t=QCjvxqlqUaPRhqp2CGxadg

Participant Testimonials:

none. Their verbal feedback at the end was their surprise by the calming effect of the practices. Family and friends can be a tough audience!

Survey Ratings: 9.2

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Project or Client Name (or description):Clarity & Co. -Transform Stress into Your Greatest Teacher

2-3 Sentence Description of the Engagement:

A two-hour introductory workshop exploring how to transform stress and challenges into opportunities for growth and learning. Participants examined the neuroscience behind stress responses and practiced tools to deepen self-awareness and leadership presence during high-pressure situations.

Client Type: Intergenerational community group

Event Type: Online-Zoom mtg.

Impact Level: Individual & forming community

Revenue Generated: free introductory workshop

Event Duration (min., hr., days): 2 hrs.

# of Participants: 5 (individuals who know each other well)

Agenda (with timing): https://app.sessionlab.com/sessions/uszHi2/?t=QCjvxqlqUaPRhqp2CGxadg

My Top 2-4 Learnings:

Flow of xchange agenda, allowed for adaptation to the groups needs.
Moved to "see, feel, hear" practice in stressful situations since many have attended my heart meditation sessions.
Participants engaged deeply with Dr. Daniel Friedland's models and how these inform their own inner wisdom and teaching
Discussion evolved organically at the end with sharing of insights and next steps for each. The sharing was rich and valuable for participants.
Shared highlights of the six-week program in response to participant questions
While the session deviated from the planned agenda( we didn't reflect the adaptive approach better served participant needs and created meaningful engagement
Participant Testimonials:

It was great to see you and I learned some useful tidbits.
Count me in on the 6 week longer session.
Pause, Notice, Choose- so simple and yet so practical and powerful
Survey Ratings: 9.5

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Project (or description):Clarity & Co.: Being Aware of Your Leadership (introduction ACLE workshop)

2-3 Sentence Description of the Engagement: A two-hour introductory workshop exploring how to transform challenges and difficult situations into powerful leadership lessons. Participants examined the neuroscience behind stress responses and practiced simple tools to deepen self-awareness and leadership presence.

Client Type: Past & present Leader Coaching Clients

Event Type: Online Zoom

Impact Level: Individual

Revenue Generated: free intro workshop

Event Duration (min., hr., days): 2 hrs.

# of Participants: 8

Agenda (with timing):https://app.sessionlab.com/sessions/uszHi2/?t=QCjvxqlqUaPRhqp2CGxadg

My Top 2-4 Learnings:

Practice is essential—repetition allows facilitators to internalize the script and deliver authentically
The workshop design flows smoothly, creating natural opportunities for individual and group sharing that energizes the material
Handoffs between co-facilitators were effortless and smooth, making facilitation a collaborative and enjoyable partnership that enhanced the group dynamic
Participants included individuals I have coached, led, and partnered with on large projects—their positive reviews validated the effectiveness of the Xchange model
Future improvement: Not all participants turned on their cameras; future invitations will emphasize the benefit of camera use for deeper engagement
Participant Testimonials: Fun, Engaging, Practical, Insightful

Survey Ratings:9.75

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