Donna Hicks is arguably the world's leading expert on conflict resolution. For instance, she has worked with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, bringing together adversaries in the Northern Ireland conflict in order that their dignity can be acknowledged, paving the way for healing to take place . Her breakthrough work focuses on dignity, which she defines as, "our inherent value and worth, together with our inherent vulnerability as human beings".

This podcast could transform your home and work relationships, as you hear about the role that dignity plays in our lives. You will be hear inspirational stories and be given practical ideas, based on Donna's deep insights, which raise human consciousness.

Donna Hicks is an Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University and the former Deputy Director of the Program on International Conflict Analysis and Resolution (PICAR). She facilitated dialogues in numerous unofficial diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Colombia, Cuba, Libya and Syria. She was a consultant to the BBC in Northern Ireland, where she co-facilitated a television series, Facing the Truth, with Archbishop Desmond Tutu. She has taught courses in conflict resolution at Harvard and Columbia Universities and conducts seminars in the US and abroad on dignity leadership training and on the role dignity plays in resolving conflict. She consults to corporations, governments, schools, churches, and non-governmental organizations. Her book, Dignity: It’s Essential Role in Resolving Conflict, was published by Yale University Press in 2011. Her second book, Leading with Dignity: How to Create a Culture That Brings Out the Best in People, was published by Yale University Press in August 2018.

Donna is an esteemed Affiliate of the IVET Foundation.

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In this podcast you will hear inspirational Mick Waters talk about what really matters in Education. Mick is in great demand as a speaker at conferences. He spends a lot of his time directly helping school think about their curriculum.

A former head teacher, Mick Waters works closely with teachers and leaders in schools, MATs and local authorities in the UK, to support the development of teaching approaches and curriculum to ensure the best learning outcomes for children. For some years he was Director of Curriculum for England, based at the Qualification and Curriculum Authority (QCA), and before that held the post of Chief Education Officer for the City of Manchester. He is also invited to work at a policy level with government in different parts of the world. He has worked with the Welsh Government on their curriculum reforms.

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Thomas Nielsen, is an Associate Professor at the University of Canberra, Australia. Born in Denmark Thomas brings to this podcast his deep humanity and scholarly understanding about how to create a meaningful life.

He has served in several of the Australian Government's values and wellbeing education projects across Australia.

His publications have been peer reviewed and published by high impact journals and esteemed book publishers (www.thomaswnielsen.net), and he is the recipient of national teaching awards, including the 2008 Australian Government Office for Learning and Teaching Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (http://www.olt.gov.au/list-awards?text=thomas+university+of+canberra).

Dr Nielsen advocates a ‘Curriculum of Giving’, his research showing that giving and service to others increase wellbeing and resilience in students—something much needed in the world with high youth depression and suicide rates.

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