„Connecting through Photography“ - Group Coaching at ISI, session #6 April 2022.
- joannafurgal
- Apr 16, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 11
We began our session with a unique approach to self-discovery by observing others. Through more than 100 black-and-white photographs, the Points of You game "Faces" united us, reflecting our experiences and emotions of the day. This incredible tool fostered connections among us and helped clarify our current situations in life and work. "Faces" serve as psychological mirrors, enabling us to see one another and gain valuable insights into ourselves. The Points of You® Faces tool is beneficial for coaches, psychologists, educators, and personal development trainers. Although it is mainly intended for in-depth individual exploration, it also supports engaging workshops and group coaching sessions..
The second part of our event was filled with action. We read brief guidelines on taking photos of each other, which led to lots of smiles as we experimented with different poses, lighting, and finding the perfect space to share a moment with our partners. We also exchanged methods for capturing great photographs.
Here I would like to share also a few thoughts from participants:
„It was a very nice and inspiring evening. I love how photography talks and reflects everyone's inner world and how it is possible to share part of it through this visual language. I think photography always helps to talk about emotions and connect on a different level with people who we have never met or maybe already know. It also helps to reflect oneself . Thank you Joanna and everyone who participated to have made this sharing possible!” Marion
„The Connecting through Photography meeting was great. Joanna created a mystical atmosphere among women who love photography. The participants are great photographers who are eager to express their inner world and show it to the outside world. I was very happy to meet them.” Laura
„Very lovely, we shared our experiences as women and photographers, we did a very nice exercise to identify our emotions using portraits and at the end we took portraits of each other inspired by short sentences Joanna gave us. Inspiring day!” Mari
I’m continually impressed by the way photography brings us together and its incredible ability to help us express our true selves. Participants frequently find themselves surprised and enthusiastic about delving deeper into their own identities and those of others. I’m thrilled to have this chance here in Berlin to connect with people through the theme of photography in coaching. It truly fascinates me to learn how photography enhances our well-being, careers, and overall lives.
Thank you Laura, Marion, Mari, Funda, Diya, Caroline and Daniela for a beautiful time together!
If you would like to meet female photography enthusiasts, you can find registration link here:
The networking event series is free, but spaces are limited. This event is organized as part of an English-language course and event series, aimed exclusively at international women residing in Berlin.
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