September 19: Free Brown Bag Talk on “Building Stronger Relationships”

Hilo, Hawai‘i – Aug 27, 2024

The non-profit Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center will host a free talk on September 19 as part of their “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace” Brown Bag Lunch Series.  Talks are Third Thursdays from 12 noon to 1 pm via Zoom.

This month’s speaker is Kathy Tan on the topic “From Conflict to Connection: Building Stronger Relationships.”

“Conflict is inevitable,” says Tan, “but how we respond to it can make all the difference in our relationships. In truth, conflict is an opportunity for growth.”

In this engaging session, learn practical tools and strategies to shift from adversarial to collaborative approaches, fostering empathy, understanding, and constructive communication. Equip yourself to prevent and resolve conflicts at work, at home, and in the community.

Kathy Tan, M.A., Founder and CEO of Amalu Coaching, LLC, provides empowerment coaching grounded in trauma-informed and equity-centered practices. With a master’s degree in Social Entrepreneurship & Change, she focuses on leadership development, employee well-being, and team cohesion. Tan's expertise in diversity, equity, inclusion, and domestic violence peer counseling fosters inclusive, high-performing environments.

Ku‘ikahi’s Brown Bag Lunch Series is free and open to the public.  Attendees are encouraged to enjoy an informal and educational talk-story session and connect with others interested in “Finding Solutions, Growing Peace.”

To get the Zoom link, register online at https://freebrownbagtalk.eventbrite.com.

For more information, contact Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center at (808) 935-7844 ext. 3 or shelby@hawaiimediation.org.  Or visit www.hawaiimediation.org.

This lunch-and-learn series is made possible thanks in part to funding from the County of Hawai‘i and Hawai‘i Island United Way.