Join me in this new episode of The Adventure Paradox with Michelle Stowe, an academic advocate of 'Restorative Practices' based in Dublin. The conversation delves into how effective communication can foster stronger relationships and resolve conflicts in diverse contexts, particularly in schools. Michelle expands on her SCALE acronym (Smile, Connect, Ask, Listen, Engage) and its origin, sharing how it cultivates positive relationships and supports conflict resolution. The discussion also includes the impact of social media on empathy and communication and the importance of shifting focus from blame to understanding harm in conflict situations. Michelle shares her experiences and insights from implementing restorative practices in various school settings and age groups, and her journey overcoming public speaking fears to share her passion through a TED Talk.TimeStamps:01:34 Unveiling the SCALE07:04 Exploring the Impact of SCALE in Schools11:25 The Journey from Teaching to Business17:28 Addressing Bullying and Conflict Resolution30:01 Understanding the Need for Compassion in Bullying Situations32:10 The Holistic Approach to Restorative Practice36:18 The Ripple Effect of Harm and the Need for Support39:44 The Power of Group Accountability in Conflict Resolution45:39 The Use of Animal Analogies in Understanding Conflict49:54 The TED Talk Experience and the Power of Public Speaking54:25 The Impact of Restorative PracticeConnect With Michelle's Restorative Practice here:https://www.connectrp.ie/aboutTEDxTalk on Empathy:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UvDMQyBVLsJust says "buy the book on Amazon!"Support the showConnect with me in the following ways:catcaldwellmyers@gmail.comwww.catcaldwellmyers.com@catcaldwellmyers@adventureparadoxThe Adventure Paradox Podcast Page (Fb)