Welcome to another episode of Stories Matter, where we delve into the transformative power of storytelling in the lives of leaders.

[Why This Is Important] Today, we have a special guest, Henry Yampolski, who will share his incredible journey of self-discovery and how it led him to a profound understanding of conflict transformation.

[What You Need to Know] Henry, originally from Ukraine, pursued a career in law and even found success as a partner in a firm. However, he soon realized that there was more to life than just professional achievements. His transformative experience of riding a motorcycle through the Himalayas made him confront his own fears and doubts, leading him to a newfound clarity and purpose.

[What You Need to Do] Henry's journey inspired him to develop four principles of conflict transformation: tuning inward, observation without evaluation, expansion, and exploration. He started applying these principles in his work, eventually moving away from law and focusing on consulting and teaching conflict coaching.

[Take Action] If you're seeking sustainable change and want to become a more effective leader, listen closely as Henry shares his insights into transforming conflict and leaving a lasting legacy. Stay tuned for an episode filled with valuable lessons and practical advice on how to navigate challenging interactions and create positive change.

Gayle Turner is President of The Storytellers Channel, Inc. https://storytellerschannel.com/ For close to five decades he has used the power of story to initiate and sustain change while growing leaders and building productive corporate and community cultures. Check out his LinkedIn profile to learn the rest of the story. https://www.linkedin.com/in/wgayleturner/ 

Shelli Jost Brady is Founder & Catalyst at Alchemy Consulting and Chief Operating Officer at The Storytellers Channel, Inc. Check out her LinkedIn profile to learn the rest of the story. https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelli-jost-brady-94b44835/

Henry Yampolsky, J.D. is a best-selling author of Dis-Solving Conflict from Within: an Inner Path for Conflict Transformation. Henry is a mediator, educator, lawyer, coach, and multi-time TEDx speaker.

Henry serves as the Assistant Director for Education, Outreach, and Conflict Resolution at Virginia Tech’s Office for Equity and Accessibility and teaches conflict resolution, mediation, and peace building at Virginia Tech’s Center for Peace Studies and Violence Prevention.

 He has worked with hundreds of complex conflicts and has taught and lectured around the world, including at: Columbia University School of Law, Virginia Tech, the New York Peace Institute, the International Gandhi Center in New Delhi, Bharathiar University in Coimbatore, India, Bellevue Mediation in Zurich, Switzerland, and at the Sattva Summit in Rishikesh, India.

Prior to embarking on a path in peace building, Henry was an award-winning trial lawyer in Philadelphia. Henry has earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Temple University and his Bachelor of Science in International Relations from the University of Scranton.

He is a motorcyclist, yogi, world traveler and an amateur chef. Henry, his wife, Juliya, and their Hound/Rottweiler/Pitbull pup named Gigi happily reside in the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/henryyampolsky/

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Keywords

storytelling, leaders, story impact behavior, sustainable change, leaving a legacy,