Stop the Swirl - Solve Team Problems Without Losing Your Sh't

Cohort-based Course

Master the unwritten rules of workplace influence using neuroscience and empathy.

Course overview

Stop the Swirl: Solve Team Problems Without Losing Your Sh!t

Learn how to build workplace influence while being your authentic self in an in-depth 2-session course supported by 1:1 coaching.


Overcome people problems with Compassion Dynamics, a relationship-building framework rooted in neuroscience and empathy.

Who is this course for

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You are a corporate professional who wants to get work done fast without getting caught up in organizational swirl

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You want to be recognized for your work and accelerate career growth, without compromising your authenticity

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You want unwavering support from leadership and effortless collaboration with colleagues

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You want professional development that actually solves your workplace problems, not handwave over them

Key outcomes

Roadmap for Solving Painful Team Problem(s)

Learn to apply the Compassion Dynamics Framework and transform challenging workplace dynamics to work in your favor.

Toolkit for Self-Compassion at Work

Stay self-compassionate amongst work turmoil, and maximize your creativity for solving work problems by expanding your awareness.

Create Authentic Workplace Relationships

Build helpful workplace relationships while bringing your authentic self to work.

Be Part of A Supportive Community

You will receive 1 private coaching session, and join an exclusive alumni network with compassionate professionals.

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Meet your instructors

Christine Kwong, MBA

Christine Kwong, MBA

Co-Instructor 💗

Christine Kwong is a senior director at a biotech firm, and has led teams of 5-50 in a range of settings, from boutique consulting to large retail corporations.

In search of a way to succeed in corporate America while staying authentic, she became a facilitator for one of the most influential courses at Stanford, known as Interpersonal Dynamics.

Compassion Dynamics combines Christine's extensive self-work, corporate world expertise, and the fundamentals of Interpersonal Dynamics to provide students with a straightforward and practical framework for workplace success.

Christin Chong PhD

Christin Chong PhD

Co-Instructor 🧠

Christin Chong is a neuroscience PhD who made the leap from the lab bench to working in large biotech corporations.

Having experienced both worlds, she is passionate about helping others overcome their workplace challenges.

Christin incorporates mindfulness practices supported by the latest neuroscience research in the Compassion Dynamics Framework.

In this course, she will help you overcome your cognitive blind spots and support your career transformation as your biggest cheerleader.

Course syllabus

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Day 1: Self-Compassion Fundamentals

Learn the fundamentals of practicing self-compassion at work, so that you can maximize your creativity for solving workplace problems.

You will create a personalized toolkit so that you can access self-compassion even in the toughest work situations.

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Day 1: Reframe the Problem

We will dive into each student's workplace problem and identify ways to reframe them effectively.

Learn to draw boundaries the healthy way and "rightsize" workplace problems with self-compassion.

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Day 2: Compassion Dynamics Framework

Learn a new way to build workplace relationships effectively by mastering the 3 key elements: intrapersonal dynamics, interpersonal dynamics, and group dynamics.

Understand how each of these elements underlie workplace challenges, and how to address them systematically to your advantage.

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Day 2: Real World Practice

Learn to apply the Compassion Dynamics Framework to your workplace problem.

You will walk away with the self-confidence and a roadmap to resolve future challenges as they arise.

You will NOT learn...

You will NOT learn...

🚫 How to "play office politics"

The course extricates you from the quagmire of office politics and provides an alternative path to success.

🚫 How to be a people-pleaser

The course focuses on drawing healthy boundaries and practicing self-compassion.

🚫 How to change who you are

The course provides a relationship-building framework designed to preserve your authenticity.

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See what people are saying

        Christine Kwong is both a fearless and an authentic leader. In leveraging her corporate experiences, she shares invaluable knowledge and perspective to her teachings. She has taught me so much about compassion for others and for myself, and the importance of empathetic leadership–crucial for navigating challenging team dynamics.
Fannie Mori

Fannie Mori

Sr Director of Program Management, Kronos Bio, Inc.
        Christin Chong is an expert at turning jargon-filled neuroscience research into actionable insights for self-compassion and connecting with others. She is devoted and equipped to bring mindfulness to one of the hardest places to practice–in the high-stress workplace.
Lyssa Menard, PhD

Lyssa Menard, PhD

Assistant Professor at Northwestern University, Clinical Psychologist, IMTA Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher
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