Empathy Curriculum Project Updates & Action Item: Inviting Speakers for the Next Empathy Summits
Edwin Rutsch
Greetings Empathy Curriculum Project Team,
We have some exciting updates from this weekend’s summit, as well as a key task for everyone moving forward.
June 6, Empathy Summit Report
We just hosted our Empathy Summit this past Saturday, focusing on "Exploring Empathy Circles: The Foundational Practice of the Empathy Movement." It was a fantastic success, showcasing how people are implementing Empathy Circles across business, government, families, therapy, universities, and workshops. etc. etc.
You can view the full reports and speaker presentations here:
https://www.empathysummit.com/dates/june-6-2026-empathy-circles
| - Cara Wilson – Introduction - Janna Weiss & Maria Trottmann - Embodying Virtue: The Classic Empathy Circle with Universal Human Values - Dean Bowles - The Use of Empathy Circles in Family Dynamics - Daniel Hirtz - The Living Energy of Empathy Circles — Naming What's Already Happening - Kevin Waldman - Empathy Circles Restore Genuine Connection in an Age of Performative Empathy - Mahip Rathore - Empathy Circles as a Core Intervention in Couples Therapy - Teri McGovern-Nintzel - The Synergy of Empathy Circles and Vagal Toning |
Your task as a Empathy Curriculum Team Member – Invite Empathy Trainers to be Speakers at the Next Empathy Summits.
Our next series of Empathy Summits will focus on A Global Review of Empathy Training Programs.
As a Curriculum Team Member, your task is to research empathy trainers worldwide and invite them to speak about their training methodologies at our upcoming events.
Please review the speaker guidelines, invitation template, and application details here:
https://www.empathysummit.com/speakers/empathy-training
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Invitation to Speak at the Empathy Summit
A Review of Empathy Training Programs From Around the World
The Empathy Center has launched a major initiative to build a collaborative and open source Empathy Movement Training Curriculum. As part of this open project, we are hosting a series of global summits where leading empathy trainers can share, connect, and collaborate.
We warmly invite you to present about your empathy training program. Each speaker will have 20 minutes to introduce their core framework, methodologies, and training offerings to a global audience. We want to hear your vision, core insights, strategies, tactics, and hands-on projects. Also share any ideas about creating and Empathy Movement Training Curriculum.
For inspiration see our past 2023 Empathy Summit on this topic.
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Empathy Summit Speaker Application
A Review of Empathy Training Programs From Around the World
https://EmpathySummit.com/speakers/empathy-training
How to Apply: Complete this form below and email to Edwin Rutsch at Edwin...@gmail.com
[ ] Yes, I would like to be considered as a speaker
§ [ ] Full Name:
§ [ ] Email Address:
§ [ ] LinkedIn Page URL:
(We will use your LinkedIn profile picture for event graphics unless you email us a preferred headshot).
§ [ ] Facebook Page URL:
§ [ ] Website / Program URL:
§ [ ] One-Sentence Bio:
Select Your Preferred Speaking Date(s):
§ [ ] Saturday, October 3, 2026
§ [ ] Saturday, January 9, 2027
§ [ ] Saturday, April 3, 2027
§ [ ] I cannot make any of these dates but I will send a recorded video presentation.
Presentation Details:
§ [ ] Proposed Talk Title:
§ [ ] Abstract (2–3 sentences describing your talk):
§ [ ] Length: 20 Minutes (15 min presentation and 5 min O&A)
Empathy Movement Training Curriculum
§ [ ] I'd like to join the project team.
§ [ ] I'd like to be a project advisor.
§ [ ] I'll think about it.
Co-Promotion Agreement:
To maximize the reach and impact of the summit, we ask all speakers to actively participate in community outreach.
§ [ ] Yes, I agree to co-promote the Summit and my fellow speakers.
§ [ ] Yes, I will invite my professional network on LinkedIn and Facebook to the event.
§ Need help? View our quick tutorials: * How to Invite LinkedIn Contacts to an Event
§ How To Bulk Invite People via LinkedIn
§ [ ] Yes, I will like, comment on, and share the final speaker video clips on my social media channels.
Suggestions for Improving the Summit Format?
Do you have any suggestions for how to improve this Summits format?
For example, longer times to speak or more Q&A time, etc.,
Comments or Questions:
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Thank you all for your continued dedication to building a culture of empathy!
Warmly,
Edwin
Edwin Rutsch
Director: The Empathy Center
Building the Empathy Movement
http://TheEmpathyCenter.org
http://EmpathySummit.com
http://CultureOfEmpathy.com
http://BestEmpathyTraining.com
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