The Journey – 21 Years after my first meeting with Pat Magee WEDNESDAY, 24 NOVEMBER 2021 FROM 18:30-20:00 My charity, Bridges for Peace is hosting a conversation between Pat …
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EventLeeds Festival Of Kindness, Compassion & Wellbeing 10th – 16th OCTOBER 2021
I am giving a keynote on the anniversary of the Brighton Bomb in person on the 12th of October. 12 October 09:30 – 17:30 KindEx is an exciting conference sharing …
EventWorld Unity Week Wednesday, 23 June 2021 FROM 18:00 UTC+01-19:30 UTC+01
Jo Berry is speaking during the World Unity Week in the Whole-Self Nurturing & Healing Justice convergence room. It will be an interactive session and Jo will focus on …
videoNew Talk April 2021
A recent talk I gave on zoom for the organisation, Initiatives of Change called ‘Talking with the Enemy’. I am speaking about the lessons I have learned over the last …
EventSt Patrick’s Symposium on Reminiscence
I am very grateful and honoured to be giving the key note address on March 15th at 10:00am. The event is free but registration is needed. St Patrick’s Symposium on …
Reflections after losing my Dad 36 years ago in the Brighton Bomb
Blogs: 36 years ago, I woke up to a day which would change my life forever, a bomb exploded in Brighton which killed my Dad and 4 others. Today I reflect on the past 36 …
Creating harmonious relationships whilst we deal with the challenges of lockdown
Creating harmonious relationships whilst we deal with the challenges of lockdown. During these exceptional and unprecedented times, we have many different types of challenges and there is much help and …
The Importance of Describing Behaviour
I have been working in the world of conflict transformation and communication and have been understanding how I can challenge behaviour so that I have most chance of being heard. So that the ‘other’ will most likely want to change their behaviour which I am finding difficult.
Hearing the Story of the Enemy
An inner shift is required to hear the story of the enemy. For me the question is always about whether I can let go of my need to blame, and open my heart enough to hear Patrick’s story and understand his motivations. The truth is that sometimes I can and sometimes I can’t. It’s a journey and it’s a choice, which means it’s not all sorted and put away in a box.