Empathy & Nonviolent Communication: Insights with Paulina Orbitowska-Fernandez
- Increasing speed and complexity of work
- Pressure to deliver results without sacrificing human connection
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Overview
In this powerful episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Paulina Orbitowska-Fernandez, a certified trainer in Nonviolent Communication (NVC), mediator, resonance language practitioner, and academic teacher based in Warsaw, Poland.
Paulina shares her journey from growing up in communist Poland to becoming a global advocate for empathy, authentic dialogue, and compassionate leadership. The conversation explores how NVC goes far beyond conflict avoidance—offering practical tools to build trust, psychological safety, and meaningful connection in organizations and everyday life.
Listeners will gain insights into the neuroscience of empathy, the role of deep listening, and how leaders can balance empathy with healthy boundaries. Paulina also discusses the globally recognized Time for Empathy initiative, a free, annual event bringing empathy education to thousands worldwide.
Why Leaders Struggle Today
- Increasing speed and complexity of work
- Pressure to deliver results without sacrificing human connection
- The growing importance of trust and psychological safety
What Nonviolent Communication Really Is
- A practical framework developed by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg
- Focused on connection, honesty, and mutual understanding
- Applicable at work, at home, and in society
Common Myths About NVC
- Not about avoiding conflict
- Not about people-pleasing
- Grounded in authenticity, clarity, and boundaries
Listening as a Leadership Skill
- Listening beyond words to underlying needs
- Presence, curiosity, and non-judgment
- Creating space for diverse perspectives
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Learn more about Paulina Orbitowska-Fernandez: LinkedIn
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- Increasing speed and complexity of work
- Pressure to deliver results without sacrificing human connection
- The growing importance of trust and psychological safety
