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Empathy PodcastEp9 – “This Doesn't Leave the Chair” – with professional stylist, Cadie KingSuccessful hairstylists and barbers are experts at their craft and in, wait for it… – human connection.
Paying a barber or hairstylist to cut, color, or trim one’s hair is something most of us have experienced. If you were to look past the primary objective of getting a nice hair-do, the concerns that arise with choosing the right stylist or barber can be quite daunting. You could ask yourself, “are they professional? Are they pleasant and fun to be around? Are they a good listener?
These key human traits are what help us develop good and last...2020-03-1841 minEmpathy PodcastEp8 – Jeremy Koester, How Epigenetics Creates Internal AwarenessEmpathy Podcast gets scientific in this episode, as Nelson and Holly talk with Jeremy Koester to discover how building greater awareness of individual body chemistry plays a key role in our ability to empathize with others. Jeremy studies epigenetics, which can be defined as '“in addition to changes in genetic sequence.”
The term has evolved to include any process that alters gene activity without changing the DNA sequence, and leads to modifications that can be transmitted to daughter cells..." We learn the importance of self-reflection and the internal awareness of our memories, core beliefs, and lived exper...2019-10-2225 minEmpathy PodcastEp7 – Workplace Diversity & Inclusion with Jason Lambert & Joy LeopoldOrganizations create policies to align employees towards shared organizational values. But when we go to work, we don't leave our diverse identities at home. Managing individuals with diverse genders, socioeconomic, racial, and religious backgrounds can be challenging. Yet, generating respect and a sense of belonging, overcoming dysfunctional conflict, and fostering diverse perspectives and points of view are essential to organizational success.
In this episode, Nelson and Holly talk with professors, Jason Lambert and Joy Leopold, to explore what makes achieving these goals so important, and so difficult for organizations to accomplish. Listen in to discover what can or...2019-07-3138 minEmpathy PodcastEp6 – Special Effects of Running with Compassion with Gary WalkerGary Walker is a seasoned visual effects designer, marathon coach and community leader. In this episode, he shares that "It requires negotiation, communication, and empathy for what everyone's goals are, to come together to create a common solution."
We learn about the importance of building trust, creating a safe physical and emotional space, and staying focused on the 'why', for the success of his business and his team of runners. This episode is about moving beyond fear, embracing vulnerability, and seeing empathy as a valuable step in connection.
Gary Walker has been making visual storytelling l...2019-06-1233 minEmpathy PodcastEp5 – Getting in the GrooveLatest episode of Empathy Podcast2019-02-1440 minEmpathy PodcastEp4 – Bonding with Your Pooch and Others, with Paul MannLatest episode of Empathy Podcast2019-02-1342 minEmpathy PodcastEp3 – Politics & Public Representation with Gabriel SepulvedaWe have the honor of having Gabriel Sepulveda, where we discuss the dynamics of government policy, lobbying and advocacy work and the role of empathy in shaping decisions.
Gabriel describes the process that goes into development of public policy and the current climate of politics in the United States. He helps us discover how exposing ourselves to the diverse perspectives and ways of help us make more informed decisions, support higher levels of empathy, and foster greater cooperation and community engagement.
Gabriel Sepulveda is Senior Director of Policy and Public Affairs for the Board of H...2019-02-1141 minEmpathy PodcastEp2 – Pop Culture ConnectionsInterview with educator Dr. Mark Cunningham2018-08-1038 minEmpathy PodcastEp1 - Introducing the Empathy PodcastWe bring to you our debut episode. We tell you a little bit about ourselves, what we're bringing to the podcast, and why we're doing this.2018-07-1319 minEmpathy PodcastHello world!First episode in our Elevating Human Experience podcast. We introduce ourselves and talk about what we’re doing and why we’re doing it.2018-05-0234 min