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+44 (0)7986461719

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jo@jo-berry.com

Speaker   |   Conflict Mentor   |   Facilitator   |   Consulting

 

Speaker

 

You Will Get – A Speaker with Heart and Impact

With 38 years of experience speaking globally to diverse audiences, you will get a unique and transformative story. You’ll hear about the deeply personal journey of losing a father in the Brighton bomb at age 27, and how dedicating a life to peace became the mission.

When you hear about choosing love over hatred and befriending the man who killed a father, the message will resonate on multiple levels. Here’s what you and your audience will experience:

Inspiration

You will be deeply inspired. Witnessing the ability to choose forgiveness and love after such a traumatic event exemplifies the strength of the human spirit. You’ll be encouraged to reevaluate your own grievances and consider forgiveness and reconciliation in your life.

 

Healing

For those who have faced their own traumas or losses, you will find hope. Seeing that healing and transformation are possible, even in the most challenging circumstances, offers relief and a way forward for anyone struggling with pain.

 

Empathy

You will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of human emotions and the power of empathy itself. This newfound understanding can lead to more compassionate and empathetic interactions in your life.

 

Reduced Prejudice

You will be challenged to reconsider stereotypes and biases. Hearing this story encourages a more nuanced and compassionate perspective, reminding you that everyone has a story. Understanding the root causes of actions can lead to reconciliation.

Promoting Dialogue

You will be stimulated to engage in important conversations. This experience ignites discussions about forgiveness, reconciliation, and transformation in dark situations, serving as a catalyst for personal growth and societal change.

Breaking the Cycle of Violence

You will see alternatives to hatred and revenge. The story motivates others to seek peaceful solutions and alternatives to violence, promoting love and forgiveness as powerful tools for change.

Community Building

You will be encouraged to understand and support one another. This message fosters stronger, more inclusive communities, urging people to work together towards healing and unity.

You will leave with a lasting legacy. This story serves as a powerful lesson on forgiveness, empathy, and reconciliation for future generations, inspiring them to approach conflicts with love and understanding.

My focus is on demonstrating that you can create a different life. I am professional, empathetic, and engaging. I can connect with my audience on a personal level while delivering my message with clarity and conviction.

The Focus

You will witness that a different life can be created. As a professional, empathetic, and engaging speaker, the connection with the audience is personal, and the message is delivered with clarity and conviction. Your audience will leave inspired, healed, and ready to embrace empathy and forgiveness.


Conflict Mentor: Your Path to Empowered Resolution

Are you struggling with conflict and need support? Do you feel overwhelmed, scared, or unsure of how to navigate a challenging situation that’s affecting your well-being? Imagine feeling empowered, confident, and fully equipped to handle conflicts that are causing you distress. That’s exactly what you’ll get with my conflict mentoring sessions.

Here’s How You’ll Benefit:

  • Personalised Support: You’ll receive a session tailored specifically to your needs, ensuring you feel emotionally safe and supported throughout the process.
  • Non-Judgmental Listening: You’ll be heard and acknowledged without any judgment, allowing you to express your concerns freely.
  • Empowerment Strategies: You’ll gain clarity on your triggers and learn how to manage them effectively, so you can respond to conflict with confidence and control.
  • Actionable Steps: Together, we’ll break down the changes you want to make into small, manageable steps, giving you the tools to navigate conflicts with ease.
  • Healthy Boundaries: You’ll learn how to set and maintain boundaries that protect your well-being while fostering respect in your relationships.

What You Can Expect from a Session:

  • We’ll start with a deep, empathetic listening session where you can share your concerns.
  • You’ll explore your responses to conflict, identify your triggers, and understand what part of the conflict belongs to the other person.
  • You’ll walk away with practical strategies to help you make meaningful changes, all while having me by your side, guiding you on your journey.

Who Can Benefit:

Whether you’re facing conflicts in the workplace, within relationships, community disputes, family disagreements, business challenges, or even internal struggles, you’ll find these sessions valuable. I work with individuals, couples, and groups to help you transform your conflicts into opportunities for growth.

Why Wait?

Contact me for a free 30-minute session to see how we can work together. You’ll gain the tools and insights needed to:

  • Shift from feeling like a victim to becoming victorious.
  • Empower yourself and build self-trust.
  • Nurture your self-worth and grow in confidence.
  • Develop emotional intelligence and create healthy boundaries.
  • Transform emotional pain into compassion.
  • Enhance your listening skills and empathy.
  • Prioritise self-care and master conflict transformation.
  • Confidently say “No” and challenge behavior without blame.

Your journey to empowered conflict resolution begins here. Let’s walk this path together.


Facilitator

Workshops

Facilitator Workshops: Your Path to Effective Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution

Are you looking to enhance your peacebuilding skills, master restorative processes, or navigate difficult conversations with confidence? With over 30 years of experience in facilitating workshops, I offer you the opportunity to gain valuable tools and insights in a safe, judgment-free environment where your emotions and experiences are fully validated.

Here’s What You Will Get:

  • Improved Communication Skills: You will learn effective communication techniques, including active listening, nonviolent communication, and assertiveness. These skills will empower you to express your thoughts and feelings more clearly and empathetically.
  • Conflict Resolution Competence: You will gain the tools and strategies needed to address conflicts constructively. You will become skilled at identifying the root causes of conflicts and finding solutions that meet everyone’s needs.
  • Enhanced Empathy and Understanding: You will learn to see conflicts from multiple perspectives, fostering greater empathy for others and reducing stereotypes and biases.
  • Reduced Tension: You will discover techniques to de-escalate tense situations and reduce hostility, leading to a more peaceful and cooperative environment in both personal and professional settings.
  • Advanced Problem-Solving: You will acquire problem-solving techniques that can be applied to various life situations, enabling you to find creative solutions to complex issues.
  • Increased Self-Awareness: You will gain insights into your own communication styles and triggers during conflict, leading to personal growth and better self-management.
  • Strengthened Relationships: You will build stronger and more resilient relationships through improved communication and conflict resolution skills, enhancing both your personal and professional life.
  • Team Cohesion: If you are part of an organization, you will experience enhanced team cohesion and collaboration, as your team learns to navigate conflicts effectively and achieve goals more efficiently.
  • Reduction in Hostility and Aggression: You will learn alternative ways to address conflicts without resorting to harmful behaviors, helping to reduce hostility, aggression, and violence.
  • Greater Cultural Competence: You will gain cultural competence by learning about different cultural perspectives and communication styles, reducing misunderstandings and conflicts related to cultural differences.
  • Community Building: You will form connections and build a sense of community as you work through challenging topics and conflicts together in group settings.
  • Circle of Understanding: You will participate in a unique workshop that brings together people with opposing views in a circle, providing a rare opportunity to understand and connect with others in a no-blame, no-judgment environment. This experience will deepen your empathy and help you see issues from multiple perspectives, fostering mutual respect and reducing conflict.
  • Promotion of Diversity and Inclusion: You will experience a safe space where you can express yourself and share your perspectives, promoting diversity and inclusion regardless of your background.
  • Conflict Prevention: You will learn strategies to prevent conflicts from escalating, saving time, energy, and resources in the long run.
  • Leadership Development: You will develop leadership skills as you learn to facilitate discussions and guide others toward resolution.
  • Long-Term Impact: The skills and insights you gain in these workshops will have a lasting impact, leading to more harmonious personal relationships and healthier work environments.

Join my workshops and take the first step towards transforming how you handle conflict, communicate with others, and build stronger, more inclusive communities.

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Consulting

Consulting Services: Your Path to Effective Conflict Management

Are you looking to enhance relationships, boost productivity, and create a positive environment in your organization? As a consultant specializing in conflict management, I offer you customized solutions that address your unique needs, helping both individuals and organizations thrive.

Here’s What You Will Get:

  • Improved Relationships: You will see stronger, more constructive relationships as conflict resolution skills enable individuals and teams to address differences effectively, fostering unity and collaboration.
  • Enhanced Communication: You will develop and implement communication strategies that help your team express themselves clearly and listen actively, leading to overall better communication within your organization.
  • Higher Productivity: You will experience increased productivity by resolving conflicts quickly and efficiently, minimizing disruptions and ensuring your team stays on track to meet deadlines and achieve goals.
  • Reduced Stress: You will notice a reduction in stress levels as conflicts are resolved, creating a healthier, more pleasant work environment for everyone.
  • Increased Creativity: You will discover that effectively managed conflicts can spark creativity and innovation, as individuals and teams collaborate to find new solutions.
  • Enhanced Decision-Making: You will benefit from more informed and well-rounded decision-making processes by considering different perspectives during conflict resolution.
  • Higher Employee Satisfaction: You will see higher job satisfaction and lower turnover rates as employees feel valued and supported in an environment that addresses and resolves conflicts constructively.
  • Stronger Teams: You will build stronger, more resilient teams as they navigate and resolve conflicts together, fostering a sense of cohesion and unity.
  • Positive Reputation: Your organization will gain a positive reputation for its effective conflict resolution practices, earning trust and support from employees, customers, and stakeholders.
  • Cost Savings: You will save money by avoiding costly legal disputes, absenteeism, and reduced productivity through proactive conflict management.
  • Personal Growth: You and your team will gain valuable life skills in conflict management that positively impact both professional and personal relationships.
  • Conflict Prevention: You will learn techniques to prevent conflicts before they escalate, promoting open communication and addressing underlying issues early on.

By working with me, you will implement conflict management strategies that lead to healthier relationships, improved communication, and overall success. Your organization will thrive in a positive and constructive environment, resulting in higher satisfaction and productivity for everyone involved.