EMPATHY - YOUR NEXT SUPERPOWER: Developing What Could Be Your Most Important Business Skill

INCLUSION 2021
Attendees will learn techniques and exercises that will demystify and shed light on the rather elusive quality of "empathy"- what it is, how it works, and how you can strengthen your empathy muscle.

In this interactive session, Peggy will provide effective tools, techniques and exercises that will demystify and shed light on the rather elusive quality of "empathy"- what it is, how it works, and how you can strengthen your empathy muscle. And most importantly, participants will have a chance to experience giving and receiving empathy, so they will feel more confident, skilled and at ease when using this powerful communication and connection tool.

Learning Objectives:

  • Listen with a whole-hearted presence so others feel heard, seen & acknowledged.
  • Consider what it's like to walk in another's shoes.
  • Understand other's perspectives and feelings. 
  • Use that understanding to guide their actions so their relationships grow with ease. 
  • Connect authentically with others so they become a more effective and sought-after leader- who can skillfully work through difficulties.
Date(s) & Time(s): 
Monday, October 25, 2021 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Presenter: 

Peggy O'Neill

Peggy
O'Neill

Peggy O’Neill is a keynote speaker, diversity trainer, author and coach. Standing a whopping 3’8”, Peggy has had the unique opportunity of developing many skills and great wisdom overcoming countless life, business and relationship challenges. Weaving together her from-the-trenches life experiences, good humor and background in psychotherapy, Peggy has supported individuals and businesses such as Chase Bank, Texaco, FEMA, Lockheed Martin, and many others in triumphing over their challenges, and building cultures of greater resiliency, inclusion, empathy and empowerment. More info at PeggySpeaks.com.

Location: 
Lonestar FGH
Session Type: 
Concurrent Session
Competency: 
Business (Behavioral)
Interpersonal (Behavioral)
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