Vocational Awe Workshop Recap

Written By Shannon Parris

Today, Molly Krichten and I hosted a workshop for nonprofit professionals called Lead without losing yourself: Vocational awe in the nonprofit sector. We defined and discussed vocational awe and money mindset, and we talked about how they interfere with understanding how much our labor is worth. Finally, we shared some practical ways to determine how much your labor is worth.

In the weeks and months since we started writing and talking about this topic, we’ve realized how much this is a systemic problem — one that is felt sector-wide in and beyond nonprofit work. Today, we were taken aback by the incredibly insightful, values-driven remarks our community shared about their experiences with vocational awe. If you were there, we feel truly indebted to you for participating in the conversation in such a heartfelt and candid way. We would love to continue the conversation with you.

If you couldn’t make it, consider this your invitation into this important conversation — please watch the recording below and let us know what you think.

 
 
Shannon Parris

Shannon Parris (she/her) is the Founder & Principal of Shannon Parris Consulting, which propels nonprofits and small businesses to reach ambitious goals while protecting and uplifting the people who power them. Working at the intersection of nonprofits, entrepreneurship, and disability justice, Shannon is on a mission to reshape how we work, lead, and belong because most workplaces weren't set up for everyone to succeed. She is passionate about developing the next generation of leadership and believes that the people who are closest to the work often understand it best. Her approach blends strategic insight with practical guidance to support underrepresented leaders and people who have historically been excluded from positions of power.

As a Korean adoptee who was raised in a predominantly white community, Shannon has a unique perspective on privilege and equity. She is most passionate about working to dismantle systems of oppression and to advocate for and galvanize leaders with marginalized identities. Multiply-neurdivergent, Shannon specializes in working with autistic, ADHDer, and other neurodiverse clients. She resides in Ross Township with her husband, their twin daughters, and two "foster-fail" rescued cats.

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