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  1. Living in Full Authenticity

    Living in Full Authenticity

    Dian Killian

    Articles · 3 - 5 minutes · 4/20/2019

    In life, relationships, and organizations, authenticity is the bedrock of effectiveness. It can give rise to effective dialogues, information flow, intimacy, accountability, decision making and follow through. NVC can give us more tools to live with rigor around our authenticity...

  2. Authenticity

    Authenticity

    Mary Mackenzie

    Trainer Tips · 1 - 2 minutes · 7/19/2020

    Trainer Tip: When we are authentic about who we are, and our preferences, we give everyone and ourselves a better opportunity to open up dialogue about how to meet our collective needs better. We simply express our truth, and in that way we value our own needs as much as those of others.

  3. Supporting Our Loved Ones In Living Authentically

    Supporting Our Loved Ones In Living Authentically

    Mary Mackenzie

    Trainer Tips · 1 - 2 minutes · 1/19/2022

    Trainer Tip: Sometimes the people in our lives don’t yet have the skills to speak directly about what they want. When this happens we can make guesses about how they feel and what they want. This can lead to greater connection and chances we all can be more satisfied with our interactions.

  4. The Power of Authenticity + Care

    The Power of Authenticity + Care

    Roxy Manning

    Articles · 9 - 13 minutes · 5/11/2019

    When we're on the receiving end of pain-stimulating assumptions, a microaggression, or prejudice --when we're reactive and resultingly have self-doubt, guilt or shame in ourselves-- is it possible to be intensely authentic while holding care for everyone in the situation? Can we effectively do this even as a third party witnesses to these things? Self-empathy, empathy, and a commitment to authenticity have become essential tools I need to keep sharpened in my toolbox if I am to show up and do the work I value in this world.

  5. Jori and Jim Manske offer writing practices to help us become more firmly grounded in the authorship of our lives. That grounding helps us share ourselves with others more authentically and vulnerably(scary honesty)

  6. The Relief of Authenticity

    The Relief of Authenticity

    Mary Mackenzie

    Trainer Tips · 1 - 2 minutes · 11/6/2023

    Trainer Tip: Censoring oneself to maintain peace may seem easier, but it actually requires significant energy. You can free up that energy you use to deny and stuff down your feelings, needs, desires, truth, and figure out and adjust to what others want. Embracing authenticity and expressing true feelings and needs can lead to a liberating experience, unlocking joy, love, and endless possibilities.

  7. Unlock Your Authentic Voice

    Unlock Your Authentic Voice

    Mary Mackenzie

    Peaceful Living Blog · ·

    Dear friends,

    #UnlockYourAuthenticVoice 

    This has been on my mind lately. What does it mean to unlock my authentic voice? How do I talk about things that matter to me without creating emotional distance between myself and others? I’ve found this especially challenging after the US presidential election this month— half the voters are devastated by Donald Trump’s election, and the other half are elated. The extremes are vast. Sometimes imagining a coming-together feels hopeless. 

  8. Finding Our Authentic Expression

    Finding Our Authentic Expression

    Miki Kashtan

    Video · 8 minutes · 06/07/2011

    CNVC Certified Trainer Miki Kashtan offers 3 steps we can take to access and express our deepest authentic expression.

  9. Keep It Real, Warts and All

    Keep It Real, Warts and All

    Alan Rafael Seid

    Trainer Tips · 1 - 2 minutes · 9/12/2022

    Our craving for love, acceptance, and approval can lead us to show only parts of ourselves and hide others. This lack of authenticity breeds disconnection and mistrust, leading to those very needs not being met. Once I accept myself, being authentic is easier. And then people in my life can love me for who I really am, warts and all.

  10. Transparency

    Transparency

    What We Are Afraid to Say

    Kelly Bryson

    Audio · 29 minutes · 7/28/2010

    Kelly Bryson, CNVC Certified Trainer known for teaching people how to live authentically, focuses this audio on honesty: how to express what you're most afraid to say, when honesty is the best choice to support connection and how to employ "naked" honesty.

  11. How can we respond when we’re horrified by what someone says? How can we deepen our connection to our humanness and authenticity when the impact is hurtful? Read on to see examples of the three steps of "calling out", "calling in", and "calling forth".

  12. How To Ask For Honesty

    How To Ask For Honesty

    Elia Lowe-Chardé

    Practice Exercises · 3 - 5 minutes · 5/26/2023

    Making a decision or boundary that invites someone to be honest about their feelings can be difficult. Remember that lack of authenticity may be due to lack of awareness, inner conflict, or fear of conflict, rather than dishonesty. Offer empathy and reassurance and invite more conversation. Approach with compassion and curiosity to naturally invite more honesty.

  13. Honesty Is the Key

    Honesty Is the Key

    Mary Mackenzie

    Trainer Tips · 1 - 2 minutes · 4/6/2021

    Trainer Tip: In Nonviolent Communication, we see expressing honesty as a gift of our authenticity, and a chance for others to support us in getting our needs met -- this can flourish and deepen our relationships. We can notice and act on opportunities to be honest with the components of OFNR (Observations, Feelings, Needs, and Requests).

  14. NVC Life Hacks 8

    NVC Life Hacks 8

    Saying No

    Shantigarbha Warren

    Video · 3 minutes · 10/26/2018

    It can be difficult to be authentic when that means saying no. So how do we say no in a way that invites people to listen? Here are our four top tips for finding the courage to say no.

  15. Help for Overwhelm

    Help for Overwhelm

    Elia Lowe-Chardé

    Articles · 3 - 5 minutes · 2/17/2020

    Reducing overwhelm requires you to reconnect with your authentic choice, be present and compassionate with what's happening, heal trauma, and interrupt the trauma response. Read on for ways that may help you reconnect with your choice, presence and more on trauma.

  16. Connecting with Others

    Connecting with Others

    Mary Mackenzie

    Trainer Tips · 1 - 2 minutes · 9/21/2023

    Trainer Tip: Do you sometimes feel lonely and disconnected from others? If so, look at how you may be participating in supporting that outcome and what you can do differently. For instance, if you want support or connection - but prioritize looking composed no matter how sad, hurt or angry you feel, you may shield yourself from authentically and vulnerably asking those things. Instead, make those requests.

  17. Diving Deeper Into the Spiral of Life

    Diving Deeper Into the Spiral of Life

    (6 Session Course)

    Robert Gonzales

    Multi-session Course · 6 hours, 2 minutes · 9/15/2018

    We invite you to dive into this voyage, where you and Robert will swim ever deeper into the Spiral of Life, coming face-to-face with your divine Life Force – that essential living energy that permeates all.

  18. In this book excerpt, Kathleen and Jared offer a path to reach deeper clarity, distinguishing between revealing ourselves and projection.

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