by Anita Nowak
Purposeful Empathy is a Youtube channel dedicated to conversations with people spreading more empathy in the world. Join Anita Nowak, empathy expert, author, award-winning educator, international speaker and certified coach, to learn how like-spirited people around the world are turning up the volume on empathy through purposeful action. Drawing from neuroscience, spirituality, leadership studies, positive psychology and the frontlines of social action, Purposeful Empathy explores the intersection of personal development
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April 17, 2025
<p>Watch this episode featuring Dr. Urs Koenig, leadership expert and author of Radical Humility, to learn how the IDG skill "Humility" can foster stronger relationships, enhance trust, and drive meaningful results through humble leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>In this compelling conversation, Urs shares insights from his journey—from military service to executive coaching—highlighting how true leadership is about prioritizing the needs of the situation over personal importance. He also emphasizes the value of a growth mindset, transparency, and vulnerability.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Preview</p><p>00:28 Introduction </p><p>01:05 About Dr. Urs Koenig</p><p>02:36 Urs’s Backstory</p><p>05:13 How the IDG definition of “Humility” resonates with Urs</p><p>08:04 Motivation behind writing Radical Humility</p><p>13:08 Why “Humility” is useful in leadership and life</p><p>17:35 What is a growth mindset?</p><p>22:13 Business case for humble leadership</p><p>25:17 The importance of vulnerability in leadership</p><p>28:50 The role of feedback in humble leadership</p><p>31:28 The inner work of humble leadership</p><p>34:39 Urs Koenig’s Purposeful Empathy story</p><p><br></p><p>CONNECT WITH ANITA</p><p>✩ Email [email protected] </p><p>✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com</p><p>✩ Buy a copy of Purposeful Empathy http://tiny.cc/PurposefulEmpathyCA</p><p>✩ LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak/</u></a></p><p>✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram</p><p>✩ Podcast Audio <a href="https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast">https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast</a></p><p>✩ Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/anitanowak.bsky.social"><u>https://bsky.app/profile/anitanowak.bsky.social</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>CONNECT WITH URS</p><p>✩ LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/urs-koenig-ab3828/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/urs-koenig-ab3828/</u></a></p><p>✩ Website <a href="https://www.urskoenig.com/"><u>https://www.urskoenig.com/</u></a></p><p>✩ Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/koenigurs/?hl=en"><u>https://www.instagram.com/koenigurs/?hl=en</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>SHOW NOTES</p><p>✩ <a href="https://innerdevelopmentgoals.org/"><u>Inner Development Goals</u></a></p><p>✩ <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Humility-Badass-Leader-Human/dp/1637554052"><u>Radical Humility</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>Video edited by Green Horizon Studio</p>
April 10, 2025
<p>Watch this episode featuring Dr. Jessica Saniguq Ulrich, an Assistant Professor at The Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health to understand why the IDG skill “Connectedness” isn’t just a concept—it’s a way of life.</p><p><br></p><p>In this heart-opening conversation, Jessica describes how “systems of disconnection” have eroded our wellbeing, especially among groups who have experienced intergenerational trauma, discrimination or marginalisation. She also discusses the “Indigenous connectedness framework” introduced in her doctoral work which encourages being “in right relationship” with ourselves, each other, the earth, and what she calls Creator. </p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Preview</p><p>00:51 Introduction </p><p>01:28 About Dr. Jessica Saniguq Ullrich</p><p>04:08 Jessica’s backstory</p><p>06:41 How the IDG definition of “Connectedness” resonates with Jessica</p><p>12:08 What is the interconnected nature of reality?</p><p>16:17 Why “Connectedness” is essential to addressing trauma</p><p>22:28 Being in “right relationship” with nature</p><p>27:21 “Connectedness” as a shared responsibility across generations</p><p>31:19 What are the “systems of disconnection?”</p><p>35:00 The role of “Connectedness” for mental health</p><p>38:21 Strategies for “Connectedness”</p><p>45:56 The spiritual nature of “Connectedness” </p><p>49:02 Dr. Jessica Saniguq Ullrich’s Purposeful Empathy story</p><p><br></p><p>CONNECT WITH ANITA</p><p>✩ Email [email protected] </p><p>✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com</p><p>✩ Buy a copy of Purposeful Empathy http://tiny.cc/PurposefulEmpathyCA</p><p>✩ LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak/</u></a></p><p>✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram</p><p>✩ Podcast Audio <a href="https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast">https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast</a></p><p>✩ Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/anitanowak.bsky.social"><u>https://bsky.app/profile/anitanowak.bsky.social</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>CONNECT WITH JESSICA</p><p>✩ LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-saniguq-ullrich-302896213/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-saniguq-ullrich-302896213/</u></a></p><p>✩ Research Page <a href="https://ireach.wsu.edu/people/jessica-saniguq-ullrich/"><u>https://ireach.wsu.edu/people/jessica-saniguq-ullrich/</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>SHOW NOTES</p><p>✩ <a href="https://innerdevelopmentgoals.org/"><u>Inner Development Goals</u></a></p><p>✩ <a href="https://nctr.ca/records/reports/"><u>Canada’s Truth & Reconciliation Report</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>Video edited by Green Horizon Studio</p>
April 3, 2025
<p>Watch this episode featuring Dr. Christina Karns, a neuroscientist at the University of Oregon, to discover how the IDG skill “Appreciation” can rewire our brain, improve our relationships, and boost our well-being.</p><p><br></p><p>In this enlightening conversation, Christina unpacks the fascinating science behind gratitude and describes how our ability to recognize and express appreciation activates neural pathways linked to empathy, generosity, and happiness.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Preview</p><p>00:31 Introduction </p><p>01:08 About Dr. Christina Karns</p><p>03:14 Christina’s backstory</p><p>05:03 How the IDG definition of “Appreciation” resonates with Christina</p><p>09:00 The neuroscience of gratitude</p><p>13:16 What are the physical benefits of gratitude?</p><p>15:53 The neuroscience of “Appreciation”</p><p>18:25 How has studying gratitude changed Christina as a person?</p><p>23:02 Understanding neuroplasticity</p><p>28:14 How do acts of kindness boost empathy & happiness?</p><p>32:22 How to develop our capacity for gratitude</p><p>37:06 The impact of letters of gratitude</p><p>42:42 Why is “Appreciation” important at a social level?</p><p>46:42 Dr. Christina Karns’s Purposeful Empathy</p><p><br></p><p>CONNECT WITH ANITA</p><p>✩ Email [email protected] </p><p>✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com</p><p>✩ Buy a copy of Purposeful Empathy http://tiny.cc/PurposefulEmpathyCA</p><p>✩ LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak/</u></a></p><p>✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram</p><p>✩ Podcast Audio <a href="https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast">https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast</a></p><p>✩ Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/anitanowak.bsky.social"><u>https://bsky.app/profile/anitanowak.bsky.social</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA</p><p>✩ LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-karns-99bab519/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-karns-99bab519/</u></a></p><p>✩ Blog <a href="https://blogs.uoregon.edu/karns/"><u>https://blogs.uoregon.edu/karns/</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>SHOW NOTES</p><p>✩ <a href="https://innerdevelopmentgoals.org/"><u>Inner Development Goals</u></a></p><p>✩ <a href="https://bdl.uoregon.edu/research/people/staff/christina-karns/"><u>Brain Development Lab</u> <u>https://bdl.uoregon.edu/research/people/staff/christina-karns/</u></a></p><p>✩ <a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/human-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2017.00599/full"><u>A Functional MRI Study of Change with Gratitude Practice</u></a> <a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/human-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2017.00599/full"><u>https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/human-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2017.00599/full</u></a> </p><p><br></p><p>Video edited by Green Horizon Studio</p>
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