REAL (Relational & Emotional Agility Leadership)

WHAT IS REAL?

Real is a leadership journey built around the skills that help people stay connected when conversations get difficult. Participants practise listening with curiosity, naming what is happening beneath the surface, and leading with greater hoensty, care, and accountability.

REAL Foundations Introductory training in communication and relationship-building
REAL Teams Small peer groups that practice support and accountability
REAL Retreat An overnight community development experience

WHY THE REAL PROGRAM?

When Ryan started the scholarship he envisioned peer to peer support groups for the Beedie Luminaries scholars to support them in their sucess.

““The most successful leaders don’t go it alone. They have a trusted circle of peer support.””

BUILT FOR STUDENTS IN COMMUNITY

REAL (Relational & Emotional Agility Leadership)

STEP #1: REAL FOUNDATIONS

A three-day experience exclusive to the Beedie Luminaries community.

Over the course of the three days, you will improve your communication and relationship-building skills while learning to navigate challenging conversations with curiosity & openness. Together, we explore models that look at managing stress and external pressure. You will develop a deeper awareness of group dynamics and emotional literacy.

During this time, you will uncover personal strengths and learn to give and receive meaningful feedback from your peers. Upon completion, you will be practiced in perspective-taking & relational leadership.

REAL (Relational & Emotional Agility Leadership)

STEP #2: REAL TEAMS

A small, committed community within the Beedie Luminaries program, meeting throughout the semester to support and hold each other accountable.

Over the course of the semester, you will choose a goal that matters most to you — social, personal, or academic — and explore it alongside 6-10 fellow Luminaries. Together we, engage with additional activities and models that deepen personal and social awareness. You will navigate challenges as they arise, using team meetings as a space to share openly and ask for feedback from peers who understand the journey.

Over the course of the semester, you will choose a goal that matters most to you — social, personal, or academic — and explore it alongside 6-10 fellow Luminaries. Together we, engage with additional activities and models that deepen personal and social awareness. You will navigate challenges as they arise, using team meetings as a space to share openly and ask for feedback from peers who understand the journey.

REAL (Relational & Emotional Agility Leadership)

STEP #3: LOREM IPSUM

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UPCOMING REAL FOUNDATIONS

PAST EVENT

SPRING

Downtown Vancouver • In Person
April 30th, May 1st & 2nd
1:00PM – 6:00PM

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SUMMER

Downtown Vancouver • In Person
Session 1: Aug 17th, 18th, 19th 1:00PM – 6:00PM
Session 2: Auth 20 th, 21st, 22nd 1:00PM-6:00PM

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FALL

Virtual • Tuesdays
Sept 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, Oct 6th, 13th.
6:30PM – 8:30PM

SEE WHAT REAL
FEELS LIKE

Hear directly from the people building a more honest, connected way to lead

HOW DOES IT WORK?

What happens in real foundations

Over three days, you’ll strengthen communication, relationship-building, emotional literacy, and perspective-taking while learning to navigate challenging conversations, manage stress, understand group dynamics, and give and receive meaningful feedback.

Our opening session sets the tone for an engaging and meaningful experience. We collaboratively establish community guidelines that shape a respectful, supportive space. Through structured icebreakers, students connect with one another and begin building trust. The session concludes with a guided discussion where participants identify the topics, challenges, and successes most relevant to their relationships and personal lives—helping to shape the direction of future conversations.

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TESTIMONIALS • VOICES FROM THE COMMUNITY

“I absolutely loved the concept of REAL Foundations. It was thorough and eye-opening in so many different aspects.”

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