Welcome to the Empathy Summit, a series of conversations with teachers and trainers in nonviolent communication who are exploring the art and practice of empathy. The Empathy Summit is presented by the New York Intensive in Nonviolent Communication: an annual week-long immersion in the work of self awareness, authentic connection and open heartedness.
Sarah Peyton, international speaker and facilitator, has a passion for weaving together neuroscience knowledge and experiences of healing that unify people with their brains and bodies.
John Kinyon is a communication trainer, consultant, and facilitator. He works with individuals and organizations, and is co-founder of the Mediate Your Life training company.
Robert Gonzales sees compassionate communication as a process that helps us connect more authentically with ourselves and others, and as a spiritual practice and a way of living.
Miki Kashtan is lead collaboration consultant at the Center for Efficient Collaboration, and author of “Reweaving Our Human Fabric: Working Together to Create a Nonviolent Future.”
Nancy Kahn is the director of organizational services at Bay Area NVC. Her work focuses on using empathy to create awareness of our differences
Tarek Maassarani leads empathy-based processes for families, educators, community-based organizations, and youth.
Bridget Belgrave is co-founder of NVC Dance Floors, the author of several publications & DVDs and the founder of Life Resources.
Marie Miyashiro brings real-world examples and tested methods on how to make empathy practical and impactful in work settings. She is the author of “The Empathy Factor”
Klaus Karstaedt leads conflict management trainings in organizations and also trains NVC trainers and coaches.
Gail Carroll is the co-founder of NVCBoston and the host facilitator of the New York Intensive in Nonviolent Communication.
Paul Merrill is the co-founder of NVCBoston and a host facilitator of the New York Intensive in Nonviolent Communication.