Empathy Co-Creation Circles with APRIL BELL
We use the principles of using empathy to innovate, because when we can feel the reality of someone else’s truth, it opens up doorways to possibility for everyone involved.
What is an Empathy Co-Creation Circle?Â
Focus groups for people trying to make big changes in their life. Each session, we will focus on one person’s problem to solve. Whether you’re on deck to share or you’re a listener, co-creator, you will learn the empathy innovation process big brands use to create big change. The person in the hot seat, will be able to uncover unconscious patterns that will help you unwind where you may be stuck. We will do so from a place of connection rather than the typical “caring, suggestive” conversations we are taught to have with people who are struggle.Â
Why do you need an Empathy Co-Creation Circle?
Most of the time, we approach problems with what is “right or wrong” or our own personal judgment, but when we can step back from the problem and see it from a different perspective, we can often find answers that we were unable to see before. When we can be seen and heard at our most vulnerable, it unlocks unconscious barriers to innovation.
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Meet the Facilitator
April Bell has spent 20 years as an “qualitative researcher” consultant, helping big brands innovate products for the masses .... using empathy. After a painful divorce, she began exploring using design-thinking principles from the 20,000 hours she and her clients used to bring new products to life, to innovate her own life.
As she saw big change using empathy for her self help move from flame, shame, overwhelm, confusion and loneliness into forgiveness, peace, and greater levels of acceptance, she began to get curious about whether these same empathy principles could empower others.
Seeing the success of seeing a group of individual women coming together to be mutually seen and heard using her Empathy Co-Creation(TM) process, she is and heard for the purpose of creating big change in group of other high-functioning women through her process.
What others are saying.
"April has been an outstanding supplier partner over the years from providing strategic input on key projects to help guide the insights learning plan to leading great ideation sessions with cross-functional Team Members. April is very adept at creating a space where people felt comfortable brainstorming to lead to productive ideas. It is always a pleasure to work the April Bell and her Team!"
Carli Rosencranz
Victoria showed me it was OK to be me and taught me how to love life again.
Jessica Serrano
Who is this for?
This process will help you gain empowered momentum on your big dreams, especially if you are feeling or thinking some of these things.Â
No problem is too big or too small.That’s because it is designed to help you gain traction on your big dreams by using the same innovation principles big brands use to bring big ideas to life.
You have a big idea you want to see come to life but having a hard time finding the time or energy to make traction?
Feel misunderstood or receive unsolicited advice when trying to describe your vision with close friends and loved ones?
Have a goal but keep getting stuck in a cycle of unproductive overthinking?
Want to make a big change but find yourself locked in the same habits, overwhelmed and not knowing where to turn?
Need a safe space to talk about your ideas or challenges without feeling judged or belittled for having big goals?
What you get
- Practice being in a safe group where you can feel seen, understood, and acknowledged
- A hand-picked community of like-minded co-creators to “work your problem” with you
- 6, 2 hour bi-weekly sessions where one person will share and the others will use our Empathy Co-Creation(TM) to facilitate next steps.
- Judgment-free zone to be seen, heard, and encouraged
- Problem-specific traction, tools and self-reflective templates to make traction on your big dreams.
- E-book -componion guide for facilitated sessions
- Online course with tools and templates to help you facilitate empathy circle discussions in other areas of your life - valued at $150
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who will the other member be:
A: Conversations are confidential - everyone will be vetted prior to acceptance. We will admit based on the following requrements: spirit of open-mindedness, judgement-free mindset, capacity to explore and express via self-reflection, and
Q: How can I open up with vulerability and trust that what we talk about is confidential?
We will require a signed confidentially agreement, completion of first module which includes our empathhic listening process. Part of the process is to learn the “art of empathic listening”, which is what every member will be guided to learn.
Q: When will the session be?
A: We are holding Zoom Sessions beginning September 11. Depending on number of accepted applicants, dates times will likely be:
- 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays @9:30-11:30
- Every Monday from @1:00-3:00
We are also holding 2 In person Circles in my home office space in Colleyville, TX Thursdays @6:00-8:00
Q:How much does it cost?
A: Introductory offer of $299 - this includes a 6-module course of The Empathy Co-Creation(TM) process (valued at $150) with tools and templates to be used to create impactful conversations in all areas of your life.
Discount Section
We are discounting this first series of Empathy Circles further if you apply before August 11 by discounting an additional $50.
We we also offering The FireStarter book signed and e-workbook - value of $75. Â
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