Jo shares her story and how it was possible to empathise and listen despite her extreme experiences.

• How to listen to someone who has hurt us and have unbounded empathy. 
• How to have a difficult conversation without blaming and shaming anyone
• How to transform the challenging events in our lives
• How we can deepen our humanity. 

Who is Jo Berry?

Jo Berry, is an inspiring speaker and founder of the charity Building Bridges for Peace. 

She emerged from a profound personal tragedy to become a global advocate for reconciliation. In 1984, her father fell victim to an IRA bomb, igniting a journey that led her to engage with the ex-combatant who planted the bomb, Patrick Magee. Their unprecedented relationship, documented in the BBC’s ‘Facing the Enemy’ and featured in films like ‘Beyond Right and Wrong’ and ‘The Bomb’ encapsulates Jo’s belief in unbounded empathy as the key to transforming conflict.

Jo’s impactful message of hope resonates in international conferences and seminars on reconciliation, conflict resolution, and sustainable peace. She has shared her insights worldwide, from Lebanon to South Korea, contributing to panels, radio, and TV discussions. Her work has become a vital resource in peace studies and conflict transformation education globally.

As a TEDx speaker and Visiting Fellow at the University of Nottingham, Jo’s influence extends beyond speeches. She has crafted workshops on conflict resolution, difficult conversations, and navigating uncertainty, both in-person and virtually.

Jo Berry’s journey exemplifies the power of empathy in overcoming deep divisions and fostering understanding.

Contact Jo:

Website https://buildingbridgesforpeace.org/ 

Website https://jo-berry.com/

Email jo@jo-berry.com

Linkedin  https://www.linkedin.com/in/joberry9/

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