INQUIRY and INTRO TO PAUSE
Start with a simple orientation to PAUSE™
"This model has changed my entire life. Over the last year, I have seen firsthand how PAUSE™ can reduce stress and deepen connectedness by creating an environment where curiosity, calmness, and compassion are a priority."
- Amy Schaeffer | Middle School Art Teacher, Connecticut
If you’ve been wondering what PAUSE is, how it works, and whether it might be meaningful for you — this is a simple place to begin.
This brief Inquiry Webinar offers an overview of the PAUSE for Self-Leadership™ model, the foundation of our work at SLC, and how it supports more calm, clarity, and connection in the midst of everyday life.
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Register below for a 20-minute introduction to the PAUSE for Self-Leadership™ model and the work of Self-Leadership Collaborative.
Who is PAUSE for?
You may find this work meaningful if:
• You’re looking for a more grounded way to care for yourself and understand your inner experience
• You want to improve how you relate — at home, at work, or in your community
• You’re curious about approaches that support both individual and collective wellbeing
WHY PAUSE?
FREE LIVE Inquiry Session- 20 min
With SLC Founder, Joanna Curry-Sartori
Because how we relate to ourselves and each other — shapes everything.
PAUSE offers a simple, structured way to:
• Notice what’s happening inside
• Understand your inner experience
• Respond with more clarity, compassion, and intention
Not by doing more — but by changing how you meet what’s already here.
Introduction to the
Power of PAUSE
Through this experiential workshop, you’ll learn the fundamental concepts of the PAUSE Model and leave with practical skills to put to use for everyday self-care and effective interactions with students, family, friends and colleagues.
A 90 minute experiential introduction to PAUSE that introduces the foundational principles of Self-Leadership and the PAUSE model.
Participants will:
Learn the 5 steps of the PAUSE model
Increase awareness of personal stress reactions and relational patterns
Practice relevant tools for compassionate communication and collaboration
Explore ways PAUSE can support staff wellbeing and relationships across the school
Introduction to the Power of PAUSE
Oct 1, 2026
7:30-9:00pm ET
Introduction to the Power of PAUSE
Oct 2, 2026
10:00-11:30am ET
"PAUSE is a phenomenal method for any kind of community. I work with Self-Leadership in businesses, and I am impressed how fast it connects people, untangles blockages and solves conflicts."
- Birgit Rohm | Business & Self-Leadership/ IFS Coach, Munich Germany
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