Skillshare: The Physics of Power - More Impact, Less Burnout

In physics, Power (P) equals (=) Work (W) divided (÷) by Time (T).

Across every impact & justice domain (social, economic, environmental, etc.) the same formula applies, but most of us have been operating it ineffectively. We push harder, stretch thinner, and wonder why real transformation still feels slow or unsustainable, sometimes making us feel less powerful.

In this 45-minute Skillshare and 15 mins Q&A, we’ll reimagine power not as dominance or control, but as the ability to generate meaningful change efficiently, collaboratively, and with integrity. Through the lens of P = W ÷ T, you’ll learn how to:

• Reframe your work (the energy you invest) to align with your mission instead of exhaustion.
• Redefine time (not as scarcity) as rhythm and pacing that sustain long-term impact.
• Reclaim power as the collective capacity to harmonize energy, effort, and purpose across people and systems.

Presenter: Candace Chance, The VPI Firm

Drawing from Candace's extensive work engaging community-based and institutional leaders across:

1. The VPI Firm (strategy consulting),
2. BCIITY (ecosystem development for youth-serving organizations), and
3. The EASE Cooperative (community data & narrative ownership)

This session blends science, story, and strategy to show how physics can guide us toward regenerative leadership. You’ll leave with practical tools to amplify your impact without sacrificing your well-being; and, a renewed sense of how we can build power together, not over one another.

Skillshare Overview

This event format showcases how we have something to learn from everyone.

For each session, Baltimore changemakers like you create and lead interactive workshops on different areas of their passion and expertise. Stay afterward to connect with other attendees!

There are three main focus areas for each session on how to build and sustain:

• Leaders - invest in the most important thing - YOURSELF. These sessions focus on topics like wellness, fun, connection, and self-care
• Businesses - your work is fueling change, and our network wants to see you succeed. Tap into these sessions to improve how you run and grow your business
• Communities - we can only solve complex challenges together. This category focuses on how to deepen impact, expand access, and strengthen connections

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