Contributing to achieving the SDGs through NVC – Ondine Delavelle

Are you sometimes hopeless about the state of the world? You feel small and powerless? Do you doubt your commitment to NVC will not change the path of the world? Well, without this commitment, no change at all will occur, since the way we solve the problem is the problem.

In this workshop, we will reflect on how we feel about the state of the world, particularly in terms of the sustainable development goals (SGDs). I will then give a short introduction to the inner dimension of sustainability work: the Inner Development Goals (IDGs), before diving into experiencing a few exercises to practice different dimensions of the IDGs are related to NVC.

Some inspiration: https://www.un.org/en/academic-impact/unlocking-your-emotions-achieve-sdgs-nonviolent-communication

Contributing to Achieving the SDGs through NVC

Are you sometimes feeling hopeless about the state of the world? Do you feel small and powerless? Do you doubt whether your commitment to Nonviolent Communication (NVC) can truly change the world’s trajectory? Remember, without this commitment, no change will occur at all: The way we are solving problems is the problem.

In this workshop, we will:

• Reflect on our feelings about the current state of the world, particularly in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• Explore the inner dimension of sustainability work through an introduction to the Inner Development Goals (IDGs).

• Experience practical exercises that demonstrate how different dimensions of the IDGs relate to NVC.

This interactive session will help you understand how NVC can function both as a communication framework and a mindset, enhancing skills crucial for conflict resolution and fostering cooperation. You’ll discover how NVC can boost important qualities such as integrity, authenticity, self-awareness, connectedness, humility, empathy, and compassion – all of which are vital for sustainable growth and development.

More about me and my offers: ondinedelavelle.com

When: 4 March 2026, 9:45-11:15 CET (Berlin time)

How: ONLINE on ZOOM

Language: English

Cost: Participating in the “Time for Empathy” sessions LIVE is, as always, free. However, if you would like to have access to the recordings, you are welcome to buy them – a special offer is available while registering for the event. Please note that not all workshops will be recorded; we will do our best to indicate which ones will.

This session will be RECORDED.

Not willing to be on recordings? If you do not wish to be recorded, turn off your camera and microphone for the entire duration of the session. Recorded sessions will be available for purchase. We may also use parts of the recording for marketing and publicity across various media.

Registration: 

To take part in this workshop, register for the “Time for Empathy” event here: https://www.empathiceurope.com/time-for-empathy/

NOTE: Register only ONCE for the whole event and participate live in all “Time for Empathy” workshops organised between 1 and 8 March 2026.

 About the trainer:

Ondine Delavelle
After ten years at Caritas in the field of flight and migration and another ten years at the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Ondine is now a trainer for empathic communication (Nonviolent Communication according to Marshall Rosenberg) and supports managers and teams in staying connected even under stress and strengthening their feedback culture. Drawing on her long experience in NGOs and international organisations, she brings a calm, down‑to‑earth presence that makes it easier to talk honestly about difficult topics while staying in dialogue. Ondine is also a certified Needs-Based Coach (business registration in Austria: Life and Social Counseling) and an IDG (Inner Development Goals) Ambassador, weaving inner development and systemic awareness into her coaching and workshops so that personal growth and organisational change go hand in hand.