Stories We Hold Together – Part 3
Leadership as Story Holding
This professional development workshop supports early childhood leaders in strengthening reflective leadership practices that nurture belonging, well-being, and meaningful relationships in early learning communities. Grounded in Two-Eyed Seeing, emotional safety, and co-regulation, the session explores how leadership presence, language, and decision-making shape the culture of care.
This workshop explores the canopy — how leadership shapes the emotional climate where children and educators grow.
Ideal for
Early childhood leaders and supervisors
Program directors and coordinators
Pedagogical leaders
Dayhome educators
Team leads supporting educator well-being and culture
What We’ll Unpack
02- Well-being
Supporting regulation, resilience, and emotional safety in staff teams.
01- Belonging
Building trust, shared meaning, and team connection.
03- Communication
Using reflective language to guide culture, conflict, and collaboration.
04- Wisdom & Meaning-Making
Exploring Two-Eyed Seeing and leadership as a practice of care.
Aligned with the Alberta FLIGHT Framework
■ 1 | Belonging
Building cultures of trust, inclusion, and relational leadership.
■ 2 | Well-being
Supporting regulation, emotional safety, and sustainable leadership.
■ 3 | Communication
Using reflective dialogue and story-informed leadership language.
■ 4 | Play & Playfulness
Holding flexibility, creativity, and possibility in complex systems.
Logistics
Format: In-person / online
Length: 3 hours
Cost: $90 per participant
Includes: Digital resources, reflection tools, and a certificate of completion Best for: ECE Leaders, directors, teams & dayhome educators
🛒 Submit the form, then click Cart (top right) to complete payment.About the Facilitator
Sadaf Firdos is an early childhood educator and professional learning facilitator who supports educators through reflective, story-based leadership. This work continues to evolve through her ongoing reflection, professional learning with educators, and developing research exploring how educators’ narratives shape relationships and children’s sense of belonging.