Breaking Down the Big Stuff

Taking a nod from author Anne Lamott’s story, and book by the same name, “Bird by Bird” is a reminder to break down our large to-do lists, our overwhelming projects, our yearly KPIs, and anything else that has us stuck. This workshop will discuss how we take our tasks, and our lives, one thing at a time.

Learning Objectives

1. Participants will learn the meaning behind “bird by bird”
2. Participants will explore the things that have them overwhelmed, and therefore stuck.
3. Participants will learn strategies for breaking down their daily tasks “bird by bird”.

About Our Facilitator

Erika Petrelli Bayh stands at the helm of “The Extraordinary In You,” an organization that provides vibrant partnerships and facilitated experiences designed to ignite and unleash the extraordinary in individuals, teams, and projects. A master facilitator, inspirational coach, growth trainer, curriculum designer, and strategic partner with over thirty years of expertise in igniting the personal and professional growth in individuals and organizations, Erika recently left her decades-long stead with the NYC-based Leadership Program, where she was responsible for overseeing the programmatic growth of one of the city’s largest afterschool programs, designed ongoing professional development trainings for staff of the NYC DOE as well as educators around the country, and spearheaded the creation of leadership curricula honored by CASEL, OJJDP, SAMHSA, and more.

 Erika is also an adjunct professor, currently instructing students at Ball State University in Indiana on an undergraduate course she created, “An Introduction to Youth Work,” designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the diverse realm of youth work. She is the author of the interactive personal growth journal, “On Wings & Whimsy: Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary,” as well as the deck of cards, “52 Ways to Connect,” designed for leaders to strengthen their team time. Both are available on Amazon.