Topic: Phoenix - Building A New Chapter in the Empathy Movement
Speaker: Ingrid Hirtz (15 min)
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Bio: Ingrid Hirtz is on the Board of the Empathy Center and an Empathy Circle facilitator. (Facebook)
Topic: Phoenix - Building A New Chapter in the Empathy
Abstract: What does it take to build a solid core group that can grow and be a viable part of the movement.
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Ingrid Hirtz, a board member of the Empathy Center and facilitator in training, discussed the expansion of the empathy movement to Phoenix. She highlighted her background in community building, including co-housing in Vienna, an alternative school, and a pay-as-you-can community dinner. Ingrid emphasized the importance of empathy circles, which foster deep understanding and connection, and the training of facilitators to lead these circles globally. She noted the movement's growth, with thousands of circles and hundreds of trained facilitators. Ingrid invited attendees to join the movement, participate in local chapters, and attend upcoming events in Phoenix and the Bay Area.
[ ] Join the Empathy Circle training on the upcoming Saturday.
[ ] Attend the "Amplify Empathy" event in Phoenix on November 8th.
[ ] Connect with Ingrid to learn how to host your own Empathy Circles or get involved in the Empathy movement.
Speaker 1 introduces Ingrid Hirtz, highlighting her roles in the empathy movement and her facilitator training.
Ingrid Hirtz expresses her excitement about the gathering and the importance of changing culture.
She acknowledges both long-time participants and new faces, emphasizing her desire to contribute to the audience.
Ingrid aims to encourage participation in the empathy movement, whether as a current member, potential member, or newcomer.
Ingrid shares her background, including her upbringing in Vienna, Austria, and her move to the US in 1992.
She details her involvement in various community-building projects, such as co-housing, an alternative school, and a pay-as-you-can community dinner.
Ingrid reflects on her lifelong commitment to creating a better world and her personal humanitarian values.
She finds a sense of belonging and purpose in the empathy movement, appreciating its inclusive and egalitarian nature.
Ingrid discusses the inclusive and egalitarian nature of the empathy movement, which she finds appealing.
She acknowledges that significant global change may not occur in her lifetime but values the personal fulfillment and connection she finds in the movement.
Ingrid shares quotes from empathy circle participants, highlighting the positive impact of these gatherings.
She emphasizes the importance of empathy circles in providing a space for understanding and personal growth.
Ingrid explains her long-term connection to Phoenix, where she lived for 30 years and built a community through her business and Daniel's musical activities.
She describes her transition to California and her involvement with the empathy center, which inspired her to bring the movement to Phoenix.
Ingrid highlights the current need for empathy, especially in times of craving connection and uncertainty.
She outlines the three main strategies of the empathy movement: empathy circles, facilitator training, and empathy summits.
Ingrid details the structure of empathy circles, emphasizing their non-debate, reflective nature.
She explains the importance of training facilitators to lead empathy circles in various communities, including workplaces and families.
The empathy summits bring together public figures and teachers to share insights and learn about empathy.
Ingrid notes the global reach of the movement, with participants and facilitators from diverse regions.
Ingrid mentions the presence of local chapters in Santa Barbara, Phoenix, and the Bay Area.
She describes the organic growth of the movement, driven by volunteers and the benefits experienced by participants.
Ingrid provides details on how to start a chapter, including resources like handbooks, organizer guides, and email templates.
She invites the audience to join the movement and participate in upcoming events and training sessions.
Ingrid encourages the audience to join the empathy movement and participate in local activities.
She highlights an upcoming training session and an event in Phoenix called "Amplify Empathy."
Ingrid shares two famous quotes about change, emphasizing the power of small, committed groups to effect change.
Speaker 1 thanks Ingrid for her contributions and encourages the audience to connect with her for more information on hosting empathy circles.