Transform Adversarial Debate into Respectful Dialogue
Our world today is in a deeply polarized state, both ideologically and emotionally. Hot-button issues abound, triggering responses that are intensified by misinformation, tribalism, and toxic rhetoric.
When the roots of our identities intertwine with what we believe to be true, it is all too easy to demonize — and dehumanize — those who disagree with us. In this interactive webinar, we’ll explore ways to transform adversarial debate into respectful dialogue, using empathy as the bridge across even deeply held differences.
What You’ll Learn
In this webinar, you will explore:
- Why today’s environment intensifies polarization — misinformation, tribalism, and toxic rhetoric
- How identity and belief intertwine to make disagreement feel personal
- The difference between adversarial debate and respectful dialogue
- Practical ways to use empathy to bridge deeply held differences
- How to stay in dialogue without abandoning your own values
Christa Kirby
VP of Talent Development and Global Practice Director for Management and Leadership at CEG
Christa Kirby is VP of Talent Development and Global Practice Director for Management and Leadership at Corporate Education Group (CEG). A licensed psychotherapist, Christa integrates her global experience as a mental health professional with her passion for holistically developing leaders and teams. For the last 25 years, she has been designing and delivering impactful learning experiences to companies, nonprofits, and non-governmental organizations all over the world.
Christa has also played a pivotal role in various national and global initiatives focused on collaboration and inclusion, civil society building, and conflict resolution. Her work has taken her across North America, throughout Western and Northern Europe, as well as to countries including Afghanistan, Bosnia, Croatia, Romania, Estonia, Ethiopia, India, and Singapore.