These brief video and audio clips from our trainers will introduce you to their passion for NVC and the breadth of experience and skill they bring to their work. After reviewing these clips, we're pretty excited about the possibilities for the depth of learning and healing that could happen at this year's IRT. We hope you will share our excitement and join us this year!
listen to his 30 minute podcast in which he shares the basics of NVC and helps audience members with conflicts
listen to a five minute excerpt from a session on the dealing with pain in which he explores the role of conflict and violence
Jorge Rubio:
Press play to listen to this 5 minute excerpt of Jorge discussing the role of conflict and violence as “eco-systemic” signs for us to give our attention to some area that is contributing to suffering. He states, "I don't think we are actually scared of pain, I think we're terrified of suffering,” as an explanation of what keeps us stuck in conflict.
"Engrossed and titillated was I amid the dancing words and fluid movements of Jorge’s addresses. The learning I sought in coming to this training resided mostly in these sessions." - S.U., participant, 2007 NVC & Diversity retreat.
Jorge's warmth, humor and exceptional clarity has been so well-received by our participants that we were delighted to invite him to return to the New York Intensive for a second time. Jane Connor, the founder of the New York Intensive, writes, Jorge's "way of explaining and living the concepts he was sharing frequently left me speechless for the clarity and inspirational way in which he spoke." As a resident of Colombia who has been working throughout South America and the world, Jorge brings a committment to social change, combined with a depth of passion for his work, that we invite you to come experience during this year's intensive.
"I have participated in NVC workshops in USA, Australia, Sri Lanka, The Netherlands, etc. The NVC & Diversity retreat & the NY Intensive were the best NVC trainings in my life. I learnt so much from the trainings through a lot of practical incidents. It supported me in applying NVC in the violent situations in Sri Lanka. I met my favourite NVC trainer during that training who is Jorge. I really like the way he explains the practical application of NVC & the way he takes the challenges when we raise questions." - Chandana D., Sri Lanka
Roxy Manning:
Press play and listen to a 10 minute excerpt of Roxy discussing why awareness of issues of diversity is of importance to the NVC community and what NVC adds to the study of diversity. In this audioclip, Roxy clarifies the three areas where aspects of our identity can impact our lives: on the personal level, the interpersonal level and the community level. Learn more about this by listening to the audio clip.
"Roxy's distinctive style of NVC teaching and coaching never fails to amaze. She is a gentle laser, penetrating to the heart of feelings and needs with utmost compassion. A master healer, she moves with a skillful hand that cuts away all that is extraneous, cares for and binds the wound - yet leaves no scar." - Catherine C.
"I feel so grateful for Roxy's presence and support both in the background and foreground of the Leadership Program. When Roxy is leading, I relax completely and enjoy myself. I have complete confidence and trust in her understanding of NVC and the clarity with which she shares that understanding. I experience great pleasure at her particular way of weaving ideas. And I cherish especially her courageous commitment to honesty and growth." - Inbal Kashtan, CNVC certified trainer
Roxy has a commitment for bringing NVC to people and groups where it is not already embraced. This passion has led to her co-development of the NVC and Diversity retreats and teleclasses, and her work helping therapists integrate NVC into their work with clients. We are excited about the dual nature of her work - helping people both integrate NVC into their own lives, and helping them to learn how to share it with others. One therapist wrote:
"If you wish to deepen your awareness of how NVC works in a therapeutic setting, and want exploration, curiousity, and more complex insights, have Roxy facilitate a session. The richness of her coaching far surpasses any expectations one might have." - Matt A.
Roxy's effectiveness in teaching participants is grounded in her willingness to fully live the consciousness while she is teaching, so participants see experience the possibility of what transparent, fully human, power-with leadership can look like.
"Co-leading with her since 2008, Roxy Manning has many times impressed me with what I see as a rare combination of nvc skills and consciousness integration, clear and flowing languaging, ability to play with concepts, gentleness, spontaneity, dedication, fast intelligence, trouble-shooting creativity and being a fun to be around person. Quite a combo. Check it out." - François Beausoleil, CNVC certified trainer
John Kinyon:
Click the play button on the controls to the left to listen to John's keynote address at the Conscious Relationship Summit. His speech is titled, "Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Peace in a World of Conflict".
John Kinyon and Ike Lasater have developed a model of NVC mediation that they have been teaching and using in conflicts around the world. We are excited to have John join us at this year's New York intensive, where he will share this mediation model, as well as other aspects of NVC consciousness that are especially important for him. Like, Ike below, we are trusting that this year's participants will benefit greatly from John's presence. Ike notes:
“I have experienced John's facilitation in many different contexts, from three days with Afghan elders in a refugee camp, numerous workshops, business and board meetings and social gatherings. And in each of these instances I am struck by the constancy of his commitment to the quality of connection as the door to creating the kind of world in which people are meeting their needs peacefully. I like him and trust him. As my Daddy used to say, ‘He is top drawer.’ I predict you will like him too.” - Ike Lasater, mediator, facilitator, NVC trainer, and former trail lawyer
People from all walks of life - business owners, citizens, clients - report a high level of satisfaction and enjoyment from John's teaching.
"John's warmth, knowledge, and patience make his presence a gift. His presentation of this challenging and groundbreaking solution to conflict is a doorway to discovery and growth. The benefits of this work are enormous.” - Frances B.
“John possesses remarkable insight into the inner workings of the mind caught in conflict. He has helped me understand my own blocks - needs and issues that have clouded my ability to connect with myself and others. I am deeply grateful that our paths have crossed.” - Larry R., attorney and mediator, former CEO of venture-funded company
"Loved your authenticity and the way you ‘live’ and ‘breathe’ the NVC precepts e.g. when an exchange took place in the workshop which could have been perceived as ‘difficult’ rather than end it as quickly as possible (to avoid embarrassment) you persevered in order to meet that persons needs, your own and that of the other class members. You illustrated to us off the cuff how this NVC stuff works! Also love the way you model strength and vulnerability. You have a loving authority. ... Liked the way you informed us about your ongoing decisions while running the workshop..." -Kirsten D.
Listen to Bridget teach about NVC in this 28 minute pod-cast. As co-founder of the NVC Dance floors, Bridget is delighted to share this method of learning and integrating NVC in physical, emotional, and intellectual modalities. This integrative method, combined with participants' appreciation for "Bridget’s humour and use of colloquial language" and "Bridget’s style, [pace] of learning, explanations and examples for clarity [that] were second to none" are part of the reason we are so excited to have Bridget co-lead at this year's New York intensive. Since Bridget lives in England, it is a real treat to have her come to the States to share her experience with us. Read what one more participant says about Bridget on the left, then come join us at this year's intensive and experience her warmth and skill for yourself.
Click here to listen to Jorge Rubio's 29 minute recorded program 
