This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. In this thought provoking talk, Kathleen Macferran explores the power of listening to open doors and potentially to transform people.

Kathleen holds a vision for a peaceful, just, and sustainable world Communication and conflict resolution exploration is a passion of hers. Kathleen has worked with organizations and individuals including businesses, schools, colleges, community groups, faith-based communities, hospitals, families, prison inmates, and correctional and law enforcement employees. She serves as a lead trainer for the Freedom Project of Seattle, an organization that strengthens community safety by supporting the transformation of prisoners into peacemakers. Kathleen offers trainings, facilitation, and mediation in concrete skills of nonviolence leading to reconciliation with ourselves, our loved ones, and the community.


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