Speaker. Storyteller. Friend
Rob Lawless
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Creating Empathy through Conversation
Rob presents a talk that will change your perception of human connection and inspire you to meet the people around you
Having met 4,500+ people from 80+ countries as part of his mission, @robs10kfriends, Rob will teach you how to confidently share your story and how to unpack the narratives of everyone you meet.
In this thought-provoking and interactive session, you’ll learn how to:
-Utilize the FORD (family, occupation, recreation, dreams) framework of conversation
-Share your life story in a clear, chronological narrative
-Ask effective questions of anyone you meet
-Create a comfortable environment for conversation
-Better understand the backstories of 4 of your fellow participants
Rob has learned that forming deep connections begins with a willingness to understand the basics of our stories. By learning how to unpack the universal themes (FORD) of our lives, we open ourselves up to a greater sense of belonging, expanded perspective and empathy and more long term connections.
Speaking
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| Creating Empathy through Conversation |
A talk that will change your perception of human connection and inspire you to meet the people around you.
Having met 4,500+ people from 80+ countries as part of his mission, @robs10kfriends, Rob will teach you how to confidently share your story and how to unpack the narratives of everyone you meet.
In this thought-provoking and interactive session, you’ll learn how to:
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- Utilize the FORD (family, occupation, recreation, dreams) framework of conversation
- Share your life story in a clear, chronological narrative
- Ask effective questions of anyone you meet
- Create a comfortable environment for conversation
- Better understand the backstories of 4 of your fellow participants
Rob has learned that forming deep connections begins with a willingness to understand the basics of our stories. By learning how to unpack the universal themes (FORD) of our lives, we open ourselves up to a greater sense of belonging, expanded perspective and empathy and more long term connections.
Here’s What Others Have To Say
“Thank you, I loved the session! We are getting a lot of positive feedback! Someone sent me a message: ‘This is the best DEI session in the last 2 years.’”
– Mariovy Gonzalez, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Team, Amazon
“This virtual workshop was a great balance of learning from Rob while also learning from other participants. His session helps frame the way we think about conversation, ourselves, and learning about others. What a great experience for students from around the world!”
– Nedda Soleymani, Program Manager, University of Washington
“After your Zoom event, I couldn’t stop telling my roommates about how much fun I had connecting with people and I wanted to show them more of what I learned. That has been one of the most engaging and refreshing Zoom meetings that I have ever been a part of.”
– Jana Merca, Student Ambassador, University of Washington
“Rob’s journey to tell other people’s stories is something everyone can relate to and it empowers others to see the world as a one large community where we just haven’t met everyone yet. His stories on meeting different people and how it open doors you didn’t even know could open is impactful and worth hearing.”
– Leimkuehler, Social Media Coach, Charles Schwab
“It was so great to work with you over the past few months, and I really appreciate all of the work you put into your talk. So many members of TEDxEmory and students on campus told me how much they enjoyed hearing you speak.”
– Emily Silver, TEDx Club Member, Emory University