Communicate with Courage: Free Community Workshop with Author Michelle D. Gladieux

(January 21, 2026) SANIBEL, Fla. — The Sanibel Public Library District, the Sanibel Captiva Young Professionals and the Charitable Foundation of the Islands have partnered to offer a free lifelong learning opportunity for the Sanibel and Captiva community: Chat with an Author: Michelle D. Gladieux. The workshop will take place Monday, February 2, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Sanibel Public Library, 770 Dunlop Road. Registration is required and available at sanlib.org/calendar. Led by communication expert and author Michelle D. Gladieux, the interactive session will focus on helping participants become braver, more effective communicators. Drawing from her book, Communicate with Courage, Gladieux will share practical strategies to overcome four hidden challenges that often hinder everyday communication and workplace interactions.

“Libraries are more than places to access information—they are spaces for learning, connection, and personal growth,” said Amber Cox, executive director of the Sanibel Public Library District. “We’re excited to welcome Michelle Gladieux to Sanibel and to partner with the Charitable Foundation of the Islands on a program that gives our community practical tools to communicate with confidence and courage.”

“Effective communication is foundational to strong leadership, healthy relationships, and a thriving community,” said Dolly Farrell, executive director of the Charitable Foundation of the Islands. “This workshop aligns perfectly with CFI’s mission to inspire leadership and lifelong learning, and we’re proud to collaborate with the Sanibel Public Library to offer this meaningful opportunity to our neighbors.”

As part of the event, copies of Communicate with Courage will be gifted to the first 50 registered attendees. This program is free and open to the public and is part of an ongoing collaboration between the Sanibel Public Library District and the Charitable Foundation of the Islands to provide meaningful educational opportunities that enrich the Island community.