Establishing a culture of empathy and Nonviolent Communication requires training in skills we are seldom taught: emotional intelligence, deep listening and intentional way of being. These elements foster collaborative leadership and relating. I offer consultancy, training, facilitation and coaching.
A culture of empathy – always starts with ourselves – a place where you’re free to be your authentic best. This is what I’ve taught individuals to develop, and to successfully incorporate within their family, communities and organisations for the past three decades.
Empathic Communication also known as Nonviolent Communication (NVC) can transform situations characterised by conflict. It’s so much easier to value and respect each other’s differences and find creative solutions to problems in ways that support us all too flourish, when we view behaviour through the lens of human needs
NVC presents a mindset and skills, we are seldom taught: deep listening to what’s important for each person with openness, curiosity and compassion. It teaches honest expression and how to give and receive feedback without criticism and blame.
To learn more about NVC:
We can discuss field-tested methods mentioned in the case study entitled ‘3 x 3 Empathy Factors: Systemic Nonviolent Communication® as Cultural Transformation’ Marie R. Miyashiro, Marshall Rosenberg, PhD and other NVC programmes mentioned in these publications.
According to research empathy is the most important leadership skill.
“One of Satya Nadella’s first acts after becoming CEO of Microsoft, was to ask the company’s top executives to read Marshall Rosenberg’s “Nonviolent Communication”, a treatise on empathic collaboration. . . . he had his top lieutenants read, and the culture that took hold from there.” Read more here
When trust is established and belonging is fostered at every level, with individuals and groups, we create an environment where care, consideration and cooperation is present
The benefits of Nonviolent Communication include: