Companioning within
the Workplace
“workplace spirituality or spirituality at work is defined as “having compassion towards others, experiencing a mindful inner consciousness in the pursuit of meaningful work and that enables transcendence.”
- Petchsawang and Duchon (2009)
Applied Interspiritual Companioning
Companioning within the Workplace
The workplace has, for many, become a profane space led by a singular, bottom-line focus. We have a sense that discussions of faith are not welcome (at best) or illegal (at worst). And yet, inherent within the gathering of humans is the creative potential of the sacred. This concentration examines the variety of ways that are emerging within the workplace to engage with the fullness of the spiritual lives of workers.
Through live sessions and eLearning
modules, students will:
Explore our own relationship to the sacredness of the workplace
Discuss the various intersections between spiritual companioning and elements of the workplace (e.g., management theory, diversity, working in teams, leadership, influencing, sustainability, mentoring, etc.)
Develop our own spiritual maturity as leaders/companions as we navigate the ineffable in the workplace
Engage with a variety of emerging spiritual interventions in the workplace (workplace chaplaincy, mindful leadership, spiritual practices for employee engagement, etc)
This Intensive will explore the following topics:
The Relationship Between Colonization & Purpose at Work
Language and Legal Frameworks for a Changing Workplace
Energy at Work
Innovation as Spiritual Work
Relationships at Work
Conflict as Spiritual Work
Companioning Self through Stagnation
Change Management as Spiritual Work
Inspiration at Work
Accomplishment at Work
Mindful and Authentic Leadership Models
Your Leadership as Spiritual Companionship
Corporate Chaplaincy
Other Formal Spiritual Roles in Orgs
Everyone will be asked to engage in a regular, sacred visualization practice.
“Your employment is a perfect environment to teach you discernment, discretion, insight, compassion, ability, and restraint. Use this, then, as part of your laboratory for study. ”
— Living the Way of Knowledge
Facilitator
Nathan Brisby
Rev. Nathan Brisby is an ordained Interfaith Minister and Interspiritual Companion and Counselor. For his primary vocational service, he leads the learning and organizational development functions for a large labor rights organization. As a spiritual teacher, he has led workshops on a variety of topics, including building self-care practices, Biblical studies for the LGBTQIA+ experience, mindful leadership, leading change, compassion fatigue, giving and receiving feedback, meditation as social change, mindful leadership, high impact communication, dismantling white supremacy, and many others. Prior to his service in the labor movement, he worked professionally in the performing arts and animal welfare spaces. Nathan founded a not for profit, Broadway Gives Back, which connects non-profit organizations with the Broadway community. He is also a certified grief counselor He grew up in a deeply evangelical Christian home, going back for generations. He currently lives in Astoria, NY with his husband, Stephen, and their dog, Dewey.
