Empathy Summit: Saturday, September 2, 2023
Topic: A Review of Empathy Training Programs From Around the World.
Empathy Trainers from around the world will take about 10 minutes each to introduce their training offerings.
If you are an Empathy Trainer, contact EdwinRutsch@gmail.com to apply to be a speaker at this Empathy Summit. We would love to have you take part.
Time: 8 am PT to 1 pm PT (5 hours)
World Times: https://bit.ly/ESSep2
8 am PT/11 am ET/ 4 pm BST/ 5 pm CET
Location: Zoom https://zoom.us/j/9896109339
RECORDING: Part of the event will be recorded and posted to social media for educational and promotional purposes. You have an option of being in a non recorded breakout group.
Speakers and Hosting Team
Building the Empathy Movement With Mutual Empathy, Listening, Dialog, & Seeing Our Common Humanity
EdwinRutsch@gmail.com
Bestselling Author, Creative CEO, Empathy Advocate. Founder EmpathyEverywhere.co. Host: The MimiYouYou Show.
sayhello@miminicklin.com
Founder - The Empathy University® | I provide training workshops & courses on Empathy, Listening & Well-Being
rasha@theempathyuniversity.com
Founder and President at The Empathy Clinic Empathy Architect at EmpathifyU
dr.ashokbhattacharya@gmail.com
Listener + CEO/Founder + Community Builder @ Empathy Lab, Inc. | UX Research + Design + Innovation Leader shelton@empathylab.io
Empathy Consultant, Coach, Trainer, Facilitator, Instructor at University of Chicago Graham School, Continuing Education
louagosta@gmail.com
Co-Founder & Developer at Empathic Intervision, Director and UX at Veryko Solutions
katherine@empathicintervision.com
Empathetic Brands and Leaders WIN, TEDxSpeaker | Keynotes, Workshops, Leadership Training, Brand Advisory | Author & Podcast Host
mgmanchini@gmail.com
John Kinyon
JohnKinyon.com
Empathic Communication Mediation & Training in Organizations
John@johnkinyon.com
Leanne Butterworth
Empathy First
Empathy Speaker and Educator. Empathy First
leanne@empathyfirst.com.au
Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding Network
gemperlipascal@gmail.com
Making Empathy Actionable • 500K+ Students • Stutterer • Keynote Speaker • Posts and articles about engaging empathy
sharon@communilogue.co
Fostering Empathy for Wildlife
Vice President, Conservation Engagement & Learning at Seattle Aquarium
j.wharton@seattleaquarium.org
Co-Creating the Future of Work | Organizational Design | Author + Founder Empathy for Change
amy.jessica.wilson@gmail.com
Empathy Evangelist, Author of Purposeful Empathy, Podcaster, Keynote Speaker
purposefulempathy@gmail.com
Program
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10 am PT: (There are many empathy trainers so we go for 3 hours of presentations.)
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11 am PT: Empathy Circle
A 2 hour participatory dialogue using the Empathy Circle process.
How to Empathy Circle (10 min)
Empathy Circle (1:30 hr)
Debrief (15 min)
Next Steps: (2 min)
Partners
The Empathy Center
Building the movement for a more empathic culture.Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)
Supports people in developing a warm heart and a wise mind.Peace Alliance
Educate, advocate, and mobilize people into action to transform systems and public policy toward a culture of peace.Listen First Project
A network of 500+ bridging organizations, leads the collaborative movement to heal America by bridging divides.Conflict Transformation, Peacebuilding and Security (CoPeSe)
A leading network on peacebuilding and conflict transformation, counting more than 60k members. Share and retrieve newest info on peacebuilding and conflict transformation.National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD)
a network of innovators who bring people together across divides to discuss, decide, and take action together effectively on today’s toughest.Be a Summit Partner - Email EdwinRutsch@gmail.com
Empathy Summit: September 2 Links
Website: http://EmpathySummit.com
September 2 http://EmpathySummit.com/dates/september-2-2023
Registration: http://bit.ly/ESRegSep02
Partners http://EmpathySummit.com/sponsors
Volunteers: http://EmpathySummit.com/volunteers
LinkedIn Event: http://bit.ly/ESLinkedSep02
Facebook Event: http://facebook.com/events/549285313832248/
Feedback: TBD
Citizen Connect Event: TBD
Final Report: http://EmpathySummit.com/dates/september-2-2023
Why is training in empathy important?
Training in empathy is important for several reasons:
Enhancing interpersonal relationships: Empathy allows individuals to understand and connect with others on a deeper level. It helps build trust, strengthens relationships, and fosters a sense of understanding and support. By putting ourselves in someone else's shoes, we can better comprehend their emotions, needs, and perspectives, leading to more meaningful and empathetic interactions.
Effective communication: Empathy is crucial for effective communication. When we actively listen to others and respond with empathy, we create an environment that encourages open and honest dialogue. People feel heard and validated, which promotes mutual understanding and cooperation. By acknowledging and validating others' emotions, we can navigate conflicts more constructively and find solutions that meet everyone's needs.
Emotional intelligence: Empathy is a key component of emotional intelligence—the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our emotions and those of others. Empathy allows us to recognize and empathize with others' emotions, which helps us respond appropriately and with sensitivity. Emotional intelligence enables individuals to navigate social situations with greater ease, manage conflicts, and build strong and supportive relationships.
Building inclusivity and diversity: Empathy plays a crucial role in fostering inclusivity and embracing diversity. By understanding and appreciating different perspectives, experiences, and cultures, we can create inclusive environments where everyone feels valued and respected. Empathy helps break down barriers, challenge biases, and promote acceptance, ultimately leading to a more equitable and harmonious society.
Healthcare and caregiving: In professions such as healthcare and caregiving, empathy is essential. Empathetic healthcare providers and caregivers are better equipped to understand patients' needs, fears, and concerns, which leads to improved patient outcomes. By showing empathy, healthcare professionals can provide emotional support, increase patient satisfaction, and enhance the overall quality of care.
Conflict resolution and negotiation: Empathy is instrumental in resolving conflicts and negotiating agreements. By empathizing with all parties involved, individuals can gain a deeper understanding of their perspectives, motivations, and underlying needs. This understanding facilitates finding common ground, exploring win-win solutions, and reaching mutually beneficial outcomes.
Overall, training in empathy helps cultivate positive social and emotional skills that contribute to health
Confirmed Speakers
Directory of Empathy Trainers
Are you an Empathy Trainer? Be a speaker at the Empathy Summit. Email EdwinRutsch@gmail.com
(x) Edwin Rutsch - EdwinRutsch@gmail.com - Empathy Circles
(x) Mimi Nicklin - sayhello@miminicklin.com - Founder of Empathy Everywhere
(x) Rasha Kutty
(x) Shelton Davis - shelton@empathylab.io - EmpathyLab.io
(x) Lou Agosta - louagosta@gmail.com - LouAgosta.com Author of many books on empathy.
(x) Katherine Train - katherine@empathicintervision.com - EmpathicIntervision.com
(x) Ashok Bhattacharya - dr.ashokbhattacharya@gmail.com - The Empathy Clinic
(x) Bill Filler Empathy Center paddlinman@yahoo.com
(x) Lou Zweier Empathy Center lou.zweier@gmail.com
(x) Sharon Steed Communilogue sharon@communilogue.co
(x) John Kinyon JohnKinyon.com John@johnkinyon.com
(x) Pascal Gemperli CoPeSe gemperlipascal@gmail.com
(x) Leanne Butterworth leanne@empathyfirst.com.au
(x) Jim Wharton - Seattle Aquarium - j.wharton@seattleaquarium.org
(invited) Kelsey Crowe - kelsey@empathybootcamp.com - EmpathyBootcamp.com
(invited) Karen Velasquez - karenv@peacebuildingcreations.org - Peacebuilding Creations,
(invited) Anita Nowak - anita.nowak@mcgill.ca - AnitaNowak.com
(invited) Pat Dolan - pat.dolan@nuigalway.ie - Activating Social Empathy
(invited) Elif Gokcigdem - greatolivetree@gmail.com - OneEmpathyNetwork.com
(invited) Amy Wilson - amy.jessica.wilson@gmail.com - Empathy for Change
(invited) Jim Wharton - Seattle Aquarium - j.wharton@seattleaquarium.org
( ) Neil Lewis - neil@theempathycoach.co.uk
( ) Ajit Dodani - Empathifyu.com
( ) Kim Hutton - kimhutton@human-connections.co.uk Human-connections.co.uk
( ) Miranda McKearney - EmpathyLab.uk
(-) Lidewij Niezink - lidewij@empathicintervision.com - EmpathicIntervision.com
(-) Peter Sear - peter@empathicminds.org - EmpathicMinds.org
(-) Minter Dial - dialminter@gmail.com - Heartificial Empathy
NVC Trainers
(-)Timothy Regan - Regantimothy@rememberingconnection.com - RememberingConnection.com
FOCUSING
Ann Weiser Cornell - Focusing - FocusingResources.com
SUBJECT: Invitation to be a speaker at the Empathy Summit: Saturday September 2, 2023
Greetings Empathy Trainers
The Empathy Center is hosting a series of bimonthly Empathy Summits on a variety of empathy related topics. As an Empathy trainer, I wanted to see if you would be interested in giving a 10 min talk and overview of your empathy trainings for
Empathy Summit Saturday September 2, 2023
https://www.empathysummit.com/dates/september-2-2023
Topic: A Review of Empathy Training Programs From Around the World.
Empathy Trainers from around the world will take about 10 minutes each to introduce their training offerings.
If so, let me know and we will add you to the list. Also, let me know of other empathy trainers you think would be good to invite. We will be sending more information about the Summit over the coming weeks and months.
Warmly,
Edwin
Edwin Rutsch
Director: Center for Building a Culture of Empathy:
Building the Empathy Movement
San Francisco Bay Area, California
http://CultureOfEmpathy.com
http://EmpathyCircle.com
http://EmpathyTent.com
http://BestEmpathyTraining.com
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