121: Why empathy has more to do with our understanding and thoughts than just emotions with Kristen Donnelly

Published: March 14, 2022, 8 a.m.

I thoroughly enjoyed connecting with this heart-centred entrepreneur and changemaker! Thank you, Kristen, for reminding us of the importance of empathy over sympathy.

Meet Kristen

Kristen Donnelly (MSW, M.Div, Ph.D.) is a four-time TEDx speaker, international empathy educator, and researcher with two decades of experience in helping people understand the beauty in difference and the power in inclusivity. She is one of The Good Doctors of Abbey Research, COO of their parent company, and an unapologetic nerd for stories of change. Kristen lives outside of Philadelphia with her husband, where they are surrounded by piles of books and several video game consoles.  

She and Dr. Erin Hinson form The Good Doctors of Abbey Research, who exist to help individuals and organizations as they cultivate inclusivity and engage empathetically with those around them.

She has spoken internationally -from Oxford University to TEDxChicago, to national association conferences - and her work is routinely featured in global media publications.

Learn more about Kristen here;

TEDxSouthLakeTahoe: “How Embracing Tolerance Has Failed Us”

TEDxFarmingdale: “The Cultural Aftermath of the Northern Irish Troubles” (please note, this title was chosen by TED and is misleading. The talk is about the lie of ‘back to normal’)

Website abbey-research.com

YouTube http://www.youtube.com/abbeyresearch

Instagram http://www.instagram.com/abbeyresearch

Facebook http://www.facebook.com/abbeyresearch

Twitter http://www.twitter.com/abbeyresearch

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-nielsen-donnelly-phd-b07318a0/

The Culture Cast Podcast https://www.abbey-research.com/podcast/

 

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