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Engineering Peace with Thom Bond

Thom Bond

"Engineering Peace with Thom Bond” is a real-life look at how peace is becoming a reality on our planet. It's also a personal resource to help empower us to create the change we want to see in the world. Listen to practical tips and wisdom from Thom's workshops and training sessions to help make peace a reality in your own life. Episode by episode, witness and be part of the story of peace on our planet.

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  • S3 · E11
    April 19 · 8 min

    15 Years of Teaching Nonviolent Communication That Works

    In this episode of Engineering Peace, Thom Bond reflects on 15 years of developing and teaching The Compassion Course (http://compassioncourse.org)—a structured approach to teaching Nonviolent Communication and real-world conflict resolution skills. Thom explores how the course has evolved over time, what makes it effective, and why compassion must be practiced as a skill—not just understood as an idea. Drawing on insights from thousands of participants, he shares what it takes to create lasting personal peace and navigate difficult conversations with clarity and care. If you're interested in emotional intelligence, Nonviolent Communication (NVC), or practical tools for resolving conflict, this episode offers a deep and thoughtful perspective. Support the show

  • S3 · E10
    January 28 · 13 min

    Thom Interviews His AI Clone

    In this episode you listen in as Thom interviews his own AI clone to find out if this technology can be genuinely life-serving. Find out for yourself, as Thom talks with a clone that has "memorized" his entire book and listened to a year's worth of Thom's trainings and conferences. Support the show

  • S3 · E9
    Nov 19, 2024 · 37 min

    Self-care and Needs Awareness

    Thom and his colleague, Dr. Clara Moisello talk about how needs awareness effects how we take care of ourselves (or don't). Support the show

  • S3 · E8
    Sep 11, 2024 · 45 min

    Changing the Conversation - Difficult Conversations and Needs Awareness

    Thom and his colleague, Clara Moisello, PhD (Co-Director of NYCNVC), team up in this second installment of their "Needs Awareness" series. In this episode, they explore how we can reimagine and navigate difficult conversations, through the lens of Needs Awareness. Support the show

  • S3 · E7
    Aug 14, 2024 · 55 min

    The Power of Needs Awareness

    In this episode, Thom and Clara Moisello talk about the development and application of "Needs Awareness". They discuss what it is, how it changes the nature of human interaction, and brings hope to those seeking a more peaceful and compassionate existence for themselves and the world at large. For a copy of the needs list go to - https://www.nycnvc.org/needs Support the show

  • S3 · E6
    Jun 12, 2024 · 45 min

    Waging Peace from New York to Tel-Aviv - The Work, Dreams and Sorrows

    In this episode Thom talks with Israel-based psychologist, counselor, mediator and NVC trainer, Eran Teicher about their experiences, challenges and perspectives as peace activists, educators, and two earthlings doing their best to make a difference. In this episode, listeners will get insights, inspiration and know-how from these two peace educators, in their roles as lead trainers in The Compassion Course Online (Thom in English, Eran in Hebrew), who share a common goal of creating a more peaceful existence for all of us. Support the show

  • S3 · E5
    Apr 12, 2024 · 1 hr 10 min

    Peace Educators Speak Out - Tending the Garden of Nonviolence in 2024

    In this insightful, inspiring episode, Thom Bond (from New York), talks with fellow peace educators, Cory Tyler (from Los Angles) and Samuel Odhiambo (from Kenya) to share the big picture of nonviolent systems in a world full of hatred and violence, including how they (and you) can be hopeful, living on such a turbulent planet. Subjects include, The Compassion Course (compassioncourse.org), the role of "enemy images", human needs awareness, conscious mourning, and celebration, culture, evolution and more... Support the show

  • S3 · E4
    Feb 8, 2024 · 2 min

    Fear = Attention... why?

    In this thought-provoking installment of "Engineering Peace with Thom Bond" Season 3, Episode 4: "Fear = Attention... Why," Thom delves into the intricate dynamics of fear, safety, and the internal mechanisms that generate attention within us. Join us as Thom unpacks the profound connections between fear and our sense of security, offering deep insights into the experience of fear and its role in directing our attention. Prepare for a captivating exploration that sheds light on the intricate workings of our inner world, offering valuable perspectives on cultivating awareness and navigating the landscape of fear. Tune in for an enriching journey into the depths of our emotional intelligence! Support the show

  • S3 · E3
    Feb 1, 2024 · 3 min

    The Radar System of Feelings

    In this enlightening installment of "Engineering Peace with Thom Bond" Season 3, Episode 3: "The Radar System of Feelings," Thom unveils the profound purpose behind our emotional landscape, revealing how feelings serve as our radar system, guiding us to recognize when our needs are either fulfilled or unmet. Join us as Thom sheds light on this fundamental aspect of humanity, offering invaluable insights into how our emotions act as powerful indicators of our well-being. Prepare for an illuminating journey that seamlessly blends wisdom, compassion, and practical understanding. Tune in for a transformative exploration into the depths of our emotional intelligence! Support the show

  • S3 · E2
    Jan 25, 2024 · 6 min

    Turning Judgments into Something Useful

    In this episode of "Engineering Peace with Thom Bond" Season 3, titled "Turning Judgments into Something Useful," Thom explores the art of understanding needs behind judgments. Join us for a transformative journey as he reveals the power of turning judgments into valuable insights. Gain practical wisdom on connecting judgments to unmet needs, fostering personal growth and empathy. Don't miss this insightful episode blending wisdom, compassion, and practical understanding. Tune in for a perspective-shifting experience! Support the show

  • S3 · E1
    Jan 18, 2024 · 2 min

    Everything We Do, We Do To Meet a Need

    In this captivating episode of "Engineering Peace with Thom Bond" Season 3, Thom delves into the profound concept of "Everything We Do, We Do to Meet a Need." Join us as Thom shares the invaluable gift of vision and heightened awareness of our needs. Get ready for an insightful exploration that seamlessly combines wisdom, compassion, and practical understanding. Tune in for more! Support the show

  • S2 · E16
    Sep 10, 2022 · 32 min

    Breakthrough Virtual Reality Empathy Training For Police - Coming to a Police Department Near You

    In this "What Peace Sounds Like" Episode, Thom brings listeners up to date on a project that has formed through his work here on this podcast. It is the next chapter in this real-life practice of Peace Engineering, a chapter which began with his series here with Reverend Dr. Michael Christie titled "A Conversation Between Two Americans". That episode led to a revival of Thom's work with his former student, retired NY Police Detective, Anthony Torres, who is featured in Thom's Engineering Peace episode, Feelings, Needs, and Police Work. Today's episode features Anthony Torres and Mike Roberts, a new partner in the journey. Mike is a software engineer that has tipped the scales in the direction of progress, by bringing the expertise that completes the team that's creating a whole new future for police and the public they serve. Thom, Anthony and Mike talk about their project's genesis, it's current status, and it's future. Support the show

  • S2 · E15
    Jun 21, 2022 · 3 min

    The Power of Self-Empathy

    Thom talks about how being connected to oneself first increases our ability to create more connection with others, and self-care for ourselves. Support the show

  • S2 · E13
    Jun 7, 2022 · 1 min

    The Secret Need

    Thom talks about the importance of empathy from others in overcoming "stuckness" in our self-empathy process. Support the show

  • S2 · E12
    Jun 2, 2022 · 12 min

    What Marshall Rosenberg Didn't Like About Nonviolent Communication

    In this episode Thom discusses the things that were troubling for NVC creator, Marshall Rosenberg and how that effected the creation of The Compassion Course. Thom also discusses the "technology" of the course and what he has done to improve the way that we learn Marshall's work. Support the show

  • S2 · E10
    Jan 27, 2022 · 2 min

    Who am I Right Now?

    Thom talks about how self-empathy can help us make life-serving choices when we are triggered or upset. Support the show

  • S2 · E11
    Dec 13, 2021 · 4 min

    The Layered World of Needs

    This is a workshop clip where Thom gives us a powerful and practical way to explore the breadth and depth of our shared human needs. Support the show

  • S2 · E9
    Nov 27, 2021 · 2 min

    When Marshall Rosenberg Got Angry

    This is a workshop clip from Thom about the discipline of not speaking while angry, and a moment Thom had with his teacher and friend, Marshall Rosenberg. Support the show

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