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"Mindset2Results" with Elena ApalkovaTransforming Conflict from Within: Insights with Henry YampolskyJoin Elena Apalkova as she welcomes Henry Yampolsky to explore the art of conflict transformation. Henry shares insights on effectively engaging in conflicts, emphasizing the difference between reacting and responding. They discuss four core principles, practical applications, and a breathing technique to manage conflict. Discover organizational strategies, the role of compassion, and the power of observation without evaluation. Henry introduces transformative questioning and shares "The Story of the 17 Camels." They cover perspective expansion, physical techniques, and accountability in mediation. The episode concludes with Henry's future plans and his book, "Dissolving Conflict from Within."
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Thinking Through with LJDis-Solving Conflict from Within: an Inner Path for Conflict Transformation with Henry Yampolsky, J.D.In this conversation, Henry Yampolsky, J.D., through his book (Dis-Solving Conflict from Within: an Inner Path for Conflict Transformation), shares his journey from being a refugee to becoming an advocate for conflict resolution and social justice. He discusses the nature of conflict, emphasizing that it is not merely an external issue but a reflection of our internal state. Yampolsky introduces the concept of 'dissolving conflict from within' and outlines principles for conflict transformation, including the importance of mindfulness, creating space for response, and understanding the triggers of conflict. Through personal stories and insights, he highlights the need for...2024-12-2844 min
Stories Matter! - Helping Leaders Transform LivesS14 E8 Transforming Conflict with Gayle Turner, Shelli Jost Brady & Henry YampolskiWelcome to another episode of Stories Matter, where we delve into the transformative power of storytelling in the lives of leaders.
[Why This Is Important] Today, we have a special guest, Henry Yampolski, who will share his incredible journey of self-discovery and how it led him to a profound understanding of conflict transformation.
[What You Need to Know] Henry, originally from Ukraine, pursued a career in law and even found success as a partner in a firm. However, he soon realized that there was more to life than just professional achievements...2023-10-3012 min
Stories Matter! - Helping Leaders Transform LivesS14 E7 View at the Top of the World with Gayle Turner, Shelli Jost Brady & Henry Yampolski"Join us on this episode of Stories Matter as we dive into the incredible journey of Henry Yampolski, a former trial lawyer who embarked on a life-changing road trip to the top of the world."
[Why This Is Important] In this episode, we explore the power of inner conflict and the transformative potential of taking a break from our everyday lives. Henry shares his experience of riding through the challenging roads of the Himalayas and how it became a metaphor for navigating personal conflicts. Discover the four key insights he gained on this journey and...2023-10-3012 min
Stories Matter! - Helping Leaders Transform LivesS14 E6 Peace Building with Gayle Turner, Shelli Jost Brady & Henry YampolskiWelcome to Stories Matter! In this episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Henry Yampolski, a peace builder and transformational leader.
[Why This Is Important] Henry shares his incredible journey from a frustrated lawyer to finding inspiration and guidance in the spiritual teachings of India. His story reminds us of the power of going within and embracing nonviolence both in our personal and professional lives.
[What you need to know] Through meditation and self-reflection, Henry discovered the importance of asking the question, "Who am I?" and the profound impact it...2023-10-3012 min
Stories Matter! - Helping Leaders Transform LivesS14 E5 Bringing Out the Best with Gayle Turner, Shelli Jost Brady & Henry YampolskiHenry Yampolski shares his inspiring story of coming to America as a refugee and how it shaped his journey to becoming a lawyer and advocate for underprivileged communities.
[Why This Is Important] This episode highlights the power of storytelling in transforming lives and the importance of giving marginalized individuals a voice. Henry's experience navigating a new country and the challenges he faced in the legal system will shed light on the need for empathy, understanding, and reforms in how we approach conflict resolution.
[What you need to know] Henry Yampolski is...2023-10-3012 min
All The ThingsBehind the Bio: Henry YampolskyFrom litigator to . . . peacebuilder? Henry Yampolsky, joins host Julie Owsik Ackerman for this month's episode of our series, Behind the Bio, where we will interview a different lawyer each month. As a writer, storyteller, and lawyer, Julie will explore the many directions one can take after law school and hear more about the turning points that shaped these notable careers. In this episode, Julie talks to Henry Yampolsky, who worked his way from Ukrainian refugee at age 14 to law firm partner before a spiritual quest to India put him on the path he’s on today.2023-03-2457 min
Lets Have This ConversationCultivating Educational Equality with: Henry YampolskyPonder this question: How many children have no quality education internationally?
The total includes 59 million children of primary school age, 62 million of lower secondary school age and 138 million of upper secondary age, according to the Statistical office of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO.) Henry Yampolsky is a best-selling author, mediator, educator, and multi-time TEDx Speaker. Henry serves as the Assistant Director for Education, Outreach, and Conflict Resolution at Virginia Tech's Office for Equity and Accessibility and teaches conflict resolution, mediation, and peace building as part of Virginia Tech's Center for Peace Studies and...2022-11-2543 min
Spirit Matters TalkHenry Yampolsky InterviewHenry Yampolsky is a lawyer, a mediator, an educator, a public speaker, and an author. He serves as the Assistant Director for Education, Outreach, and Conflict Resolution at Virginia Tech's Office for Equity and Accessibility and teaches conflict resolution, mediation, and peace building through the Center for Peace Studies and Violence Prevention. Henry has worked on many complex conflicts and has taught and lectured around the world. He’s also a yogi and a master-level instructor of Sattva Yoga, having been trained in Rishikesh, India. He’s also the author of a new book, Dis-Solving Conflict from Within: An Inner Path...2022-11-1646 min
Stacks on Stacks: The InterviewsHenry Yampolsky (Air Date: 02/22/22)In the first episode of the third season, Joe and Kira welcome Henry Yampolsky, the Assistant Director for Equity, Outreach, and Conflict Resolution in the Office for Equity and Accessibility at Virginia Tech. The three of them discuss Henry's efforts to educate the Virginia Tech community on compliance, civil rights, and communication, how those efforts derive from his philosophy on conflict resolution, and how his role differs from and overlaps those of the Ombuds Officers who appeared on the show last semester.
Stacks on Stacks: The Interviews is a collection of guest interviews that aired during the r...2022-02-2329 min
Sacred BalanceConflict Resolution In Challenging Times | Henry YampolksyTrained as a lawyer, Henry Yampolsky, our guest this week is also a mediator, facilitator, trainer, conflict coach, author and TEDx speaker. Currently Henry serves as a senior leader at Virginia Tech’s Office for Equity and Accessibility where he leads university-wide conflict resolution and conflict coaching programs. We had an opportunity this week to sit down with Henry and talk about his adventure of crossing the Himalayas on a motorcycle and what his adventure taught him about connection and dialogue along with conflict resolution during these challenging times using science and technology of inner wellbeing.2020-09-161h 00
Silver Lining Moments with KerryA moment of UPHEAVAL and UNREST is lined by CHANGE and GROWTHA SLM Special Edition: Bonus Conversation with Henry Yampolsky Silver Lining Moments a space for conversations, thoughts, and ideas that expand love and light We are in a pivotal moment. The killings of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and the many before them, the peaceful protests, the riots, the looting, the different positions bombarding us by our leaders, pundits, and the media, and all the reactions touted on social media have forced us to look at our world and ourselves. Yes, we are in a pivotal moment; we a...2020-07-0842 min
Silver Lining Moments with KerryA moment of MOTORCYCLE RIDING is lined by PEACE BUILDINGSilver Lining Moments: a space for conversations, thoughts, and ideas that expand love and light Ukrainian refugee, lawyer, motorcycle adventurer, yogi, and peace builder are some labels that describe SLM guest Henry Yampolsky. Underneath (or is it within) each label is an authentic individual committed to inner healing and collective peace. I found our conversation insightful and practical. And, for a moment, even in the midst of all the uncertainty swirling around in our world, I felt grounded and calm. In this conversation, Henry and I discuss: Conflict: it is...2020-06-301h 30
Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq.Henry Yampolsky "Finding Peace Amid Chaos" on Why Do Pets Matter? with Debra Hamilton, Esq. Podcast #132Henry Yampolsky "Finding Peace Amid Chaos" on Why Do Pets Matter? with Debra Hamilton, Esq. Podcast #132
In this episode, Henry Yampolsky, J.D. shares insight into living in peace even during Pandemic. A peace educator, mediator and conflict coach, Yampolsky and host Debra Hamilton talk about the opportunity for peace even as massive change is underway.
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Henry Yampolsky, J.D. is the co-founder, president, and CEO of Living Peace Institute. Trained as a lawyer, Henry is a peace educator, mediator, conflict coach, author and Tedx speaker. He is passionate about empowering people to have...2020-04-3032 min
Courage to be Curious with Adina TovellThe Path to ContentmentOn this week’s episode of Wonder Your Way to Brilliant, I am grateful to be speaking with my friend, colleague, and teacher, Henry Yampolsky. Henry is the President of the Living Peace Institute and a truly earnest practitioner of yoga. If you have any question about what ‘contentment’ really is, whether you have ever really felt it, and how you can expand your access to this experience, you will want to listen in to this conversation. Find out on today’s episode.2019-08-2328 min
Living Peace PodcastLPI Podcast Episode 9 | Interview with Stewart LevineOn episode 9 of the Living Peace Podcast our guest is best-selling author, mediator, trainer, and self-described resolutionary, Stewart Levine. Stewart Levine is the founder of Resolution Works and is...2019-07-2542 min
Living Peace PodcastLPI Podcast Episode 8 | Interview with David ReedIn this episode of the Living Peace Podcast we speak with David Reed. David Reed is a personal development leader, educator, and coach. He is a Consulting Partner for the Corporation for Positive Change, an organization that uses strengths and passions as fuel for inspired vision and action. He is also the founder of The Human Love Project, an experiential exploration of how we as human beings can deepen our capacity to love.
You can learn more about David Reed and The Human Love Project by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Community/The-Human-Love-Project-336350387432/2019-06-1040 min
Serve ConsciousEp. 19. Make Conflict Your Monastery - Interview w/ Henry YampolskyDiscussion on the art of mindful conflict resolution with Henry Yampolsky. The Yogic path of self-understanding meets mediation in powerful ways.2019-02-281h 46
Serve ConsciousMake Conflict Your Monastery - Interview w/ Henry Yampolsky | Ep. 19An amazingly rich and wide-reaching talk with Henry Yampolsky of the Living Peace Institute. He is a conscious mediator, teacher, trainer and author firmly grounded in legal expertise and Yogic principles. We discuss: :: Henry's story of awakening from being a lawyer to mediator to meditation & Yoga teacher to conscious mediator.:: How principles of mindfulness, meditation and Yoga can be incorporated into conflict scenarios to transform them into an arena of self-understanding and compassion equal to any spiritual practice.:: How to separate impulse from intuition.:: How to create space and time to meet challenging situations in a...2019-02-281h 46
Living Peace PodcastLPI Podcast Episode 7 | Interview with Chantel ChapmanOn this episode of the Living Peace Podcast our guest is Chantel Chapman. We spoke with Chanter about conflicts relating to money. Chantel Chapman is the founder of W-T Finances. She is the mindful money coach, known for her edgy, relatable and soulful mindful financial literacy guidance. In her work, Chantel draws on her experience as a mortgage broker, personal finance coach, yogi and a meditation teacher. Outside of being a mindful money teacher and credit expert, Chantel is working on building an accessible alternative to traditional post-secondary education. You can learn more about Chantel Chapman by visiting: www.whatthefinances...2018-12-2047 min
Living Peace PodcastLPI Podcast Episode 6 | Interview with David HoffmanOur guest on this episode of Living Peace Podcast is David Hoffman. David Hoffman is the founder of Boston Law Collaborative and is a lecturer at Harvard Law School where he teaches courses on mediation and collaborative law. He is also a member of the faculty for the prestigious Harvard Negotiation Project. David is the author of multiple articles and several books on peacemaking, including Bringing Peace Into the Room: How Personal Qualities of the Mediator Impact the Process of Conflict Resolution. Henry and David had a wide-ranging conversation on different aspects of peacemaking, vulnerability and the art of holding...2018-10-2244 min
Living Peace PodcastLPI Podcast Episode 5 | Interview with J. Kim WrightOur guest on this episode of the Living Peace Podcast is J. Kim Wright. J. Kim Wright is an internationally recognized pioneer in the field of integrative law and is the author of two books: Lawyers as Peacemakers and Lawyers as Changemakers, The Global Integrative Law Movement. J. Kim Wright is also a TEDx speaker and teaches and writes globally on transforming the practice of law. You can learn more about J.Kim Wright at: www.jkimwright.com.2018-08-0246 min
Living Peace PodcastLPI Podcast Episode 4 | Interview with Michele HuffMy guest on this episode of the Living Peace Podcast is Author Michele Huff. Trained as a lawyer, Michele negotiated contracts for one of the Silicon Valley’s top tech companies. A personal spiritual journey led Michele to realize that negotiation was not a zero sum game, but a deep quest for connection and understanding. Michele expressed her ideas in her book, The Transformative Negotiator. You can pick up a copy of Michele’s book at: https://www.amazon.com/Transformative-Negotiator-Changing-Agreement-Inside/dp/1936268809/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527987371&sr=8-1&keywords=michele+huff or at https://www.unhookedmedia.com/stock/the-transformative-negotiator.2018-06-0445 min
ThriveCastEpisode 5: Henry Yampolsky Living Peace Institute | Mediation, Conflict Resolution, & Dad JokesBen & Jecelyn learn how to breathe, and reimage the nature of conflict and understand THRIVING from a mediation, meditation, and conflict resolution expert. Hear from Henry Yampolsky, J.D. founder and president of Living Peace Institute. Trained as a lawyer, Henry is a peace educator, mediator, social entrepreneur and a pioneer in the field of conscious conflict resolution.2018-04-2140 min
Living Peace PodcastLPI Podcast Episode 3 | Interview with Pauline TeslerEpisode 3 of the Living Peace Podcast features peacemaker, collaborative lawyer, author and peace educator, Pauline Tesler. Pauline Tesler is the author of several books on collaborative law and is the founder of the Integrative Law movement. Listen as Pauline shares her perspective on conflict resolution as an art of healing interpersonal relationships.2018-03-2250 min
Living Peace PodcastLPI Podcast Episode 2 | Interview with Stu WebbEpisode 2 features Stu Webb, a revolutionary peacemaker who transformed the practice of law by envisioning lawyers becoming peacemakers. Stu is the creator of Collaborative Law. Stu tells the history of Collaborative Law and then explores the meaning of non-duality in the context of peacemaking.2018-02-1542 min
Living Peace PodcastLPI Podcast Episode 1 | Interview with Anand MehrotraEpisode 1 features a conversation with world renown Yogi, mystic, thought leader and conscious entrepreneur, Anand Mehrotra. Anand is the founder of Sattva Yoga and has been featured in two...2018-02-1434 min
The Healthy DivorceHenry Yampolsky: Dis-solving Conflict From WithinAt 15 years old, Henry Yampolsky immigrated from Ukraine to the working class town of Scranton, PA. The struggle to learn English and belong led him on a magical motorcyle road trip across the Himalayas, and to the knowing that resolving all conflict starts from within. Listen as Henry translates this wisdom to help couples in conflict communicate and find calm through the storm of divorce. Henry is a collaborative lawyer and mediator, Safta yoga master, and founder of Living Peace Institute.2017-11-2254 min
The Divorce Well Podcast03 - Mindfulness and Divorce, with Aurora Johannson Did you know that you and your kids can use mindfulness to help manage the stress of divorce? Aurora Johannson shares with us how you can use the strategy of mindfulness to reduce your stress levels and make better decisions. Aurora is a mediator, family lawyer, mindfulness teacher and yogi in Kelowna, British Columbia. She enjoys peacemaking, meditating, teaching and the interconnectedness of all things. Your host, Christina Vinters, is a nationally designated Chartered Mediator on a mission to inspire and facilitate healthy family transitions. She is an “ex” Divorce Lawyer (Non-Practicing Member of the Bar), Author...2017-11-0900 min
Peninsula Music Festival Program CommentsHenry Fogel talks about the Peninsula Music FestivalHenry Fogel, former League of American Orchestras President, shares some observations and perspective about the Peninsula Music Festival2009-03-1800 min