593. Cultivating Empathy in a Divided World - Dr. Payal Beri, RK Empathy

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We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
593. Cultivating Empathy in a Divided World - Dr. Payal Beri, RK Empathy
Jan 06, 2025 Season 10
We Are For Good

Meet Payal. She’s an organizational psychologist, empathy advocate, and founder of RK Empathy. For nearly two decades, Dr. Beri has empowered leaders, communities, and individuals to connect on a deeper level, helping us see that we have more in common than we often realize. She’s on a mission to break down the divisions that separate us and build stronger, more connected communities💪 Tune in to hear how emotional intelligence and empathy can transform your leadership and your organization 🧠💙

💡 Learn

  • How empathy bridges divides in today’s polarized world
  • What an empathy-based approach looks like in action
  • Practical ways to cultivate emotional intelligence in your organization

Today’s Guest
Payal Beri, PhD, Psychologist + Founder, RK Empathy

Episode Highlights

  • Payal’s story and journey to where she is today (3:55)
  • Payal’s transition to organizational psychology and empathy work (9:15)
  • Emotional intelligence as a tool for accountability and empathy (16:30)
  • Empathy and the Reframing Perspectives Framework (29:05) 
  • Intimate Changemakers Dinners (37:55) 
  • A powerful moment of philanthropy in Payal’s life (46:10)
  • Payal’s One Good Thing: Just be curious and patient with yourself. Be kind to yourself. Be patient with others. (50:00)
  • How to connect with Payal (51:45)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/593.

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