Empathy: The Heart of Difficult Conversations | Michelle Stowe | TEDxTallaght

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Michelle Stowe is a restorative practitioner, trainer and consultant. She is passionate about creating well-being and happiness in the workplace; and particularly interested in re-culturing schools and cultivating a restorative paradigm shift that honours community and connection. Michelle also works with schools, communities and organisations that need support in resolving conflict between people. She is particularly interested in supporting others to turn towards and see themselves in one another in times of conflict. Being involved in this work allows her to feel that the life she is living is the same as the life that wants to live in her. Michelle Stowe is a restorative practitioner, trainer and consultant. She is passionate about creating well-being and happiness in the workplace; and particularly interested in re-culturing schools and cultivating a restorative paradigm shift that honours community and connection. Michelle also works with schools, communities and organisations that need support in resolving conflict between people. She is particularly interested in supporting others to turn towards and see themselves in one another in times of conflict. Being involved in this work allows her to feel that the life she is living is the same as the life that wants to live in her. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
All Comments (21)
  • @thereseoreilly
    Restorative questions move us from fear to love. Beautiful and wise talk.
  • @neelangopal9408
    I've watched this video numerous times. I've found it infinitely useful. Especially when I need to have a courageous conversation. Such a practical way of approaching things - not just in schools but the workplace too. It's never too late to add this to your toolkit as a professional.
  • @meljoy61
    Brilliant, so helpful, inspiring and honest. Thank you.
  • @blakebortles23
    Reminds me of professionals working with students suffering from home life traumas. Instead of asking "what's wrong with you", asking "what happened to you?"
  • @yuyanghuang7749
    That's really awesome! Thanks for sharing your classroom example. It's powerful and useful!
  • @LoveAndPeaceOccurs
    Thank You Michelle Stow,e so very much, for this very important conversation about difficult conversations. Thank You for providing the excellent real life example of how it can play out ... and Thank You for putting emphasis on how the focus needs to be not so much on a specific moment success but on the big picture success ... I agree Love is what it is about ... and that can be allowed when we allow ourselves to see from anothers perspective (as best we can in any given moment) ... I totally Love your entire aspect of presentation here ... [I'll be searching for the lady you mentioned next (which I also love that you do ... mentioning someone else who serve as your inspiration) and looking forward to seeing what else you offer] Love & Peace to All
  • @srbowm75
    this is so wonderful. love this!
  • @mmoloni3221
    Great example of RP in a school, great presentation Michelle.
  • @StellaGooch
    Really great Michelle. I will try this out.
  • @msspoonsartroomboon7592
    hi michelle, I am really looking forward to sharing this with our RP training group tomorrow
  • @karlakell27
    thanks for sharing this video inspirational