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How to Advocate for a Point-of-View With Empathy and Intention


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Have you ever struggled to find the right words when tensions run high? Wanted to stand up for what you believe in but risked fueling the fire? In divided times, how do we speak out thoughtfully, with intelligence, heart and nuance?

Today we’re exploring moving through polarizing moments with intention, in this episode we ask, What if there was a way to stand up for what you believe in, while still seeing the humanity in those you disagree with and also stepping into the conversation in a more intentional and responsive way, rather than reactive, misguided or harmful way? 

When circumstances lead to strong disagreement, mixed with deep emotion, and a sense of urgency, people often feel an expectation to speak or act with immediacy, yet taking a stance, let alone a public stance, comes with certain very real risks and responsibilities. How do you determine the right course aligned with your values? 

In today’s episode we’re digging into:

  • When is it right to speak out or stay silent amid turmoil? 
  • How do you move forward thoughtfully when tensions run high?
  • What’s the cost of reactionary and divisive actions?
  • How do we maintain empathy and humanity in dehumanizing times?
  • How do we speak our truths, advocate for a point-of-view, which also honors complexity, nuance, and humanity along the way?

  • And we’re in conversation with:

    SPARKED BRAINTRUST ADVISOR: Yvonne Ator | Website

    Yvonne is the Founder of Thriving Physicians and Thriving Idealist, where she coaches heart-centered, mission-driven Physicians and other helping professionals who seek to make a positive impact in the world. 

    YOUR HOST: Jonathan Fields

    Jonathan is a dad, husband, award-winning author, multi-time founder, executive producer and host of the Good Life Project podcast, and co-host of SPARKED, too! He’s also the creator of an unusual tool that’s helped more than 650,000 people discover what kind of work makes them come alive - the Sparketype® Assessment, and author of the bestselling book, SPARKED.

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