Intro

In this episode of The Relational Podcast, Melanie Kahl and Georgie Nightingall engage in an intimate conversation exploring the transformative power of relationships and deep listening. We’ll delve into the unseen forces of connection and reciprocity, discussing how meaningful interactions are pivotal for change.
Georgie shares personal experiences, the founding of her company Trigger Conversations, and insights from her PhD research on human connection. You’ll learn practices for being a better relational leader (mapping ripples!) and how to think about the multifaceted value of relationships (from cognitive to social-emotional). Follow Georgie’s journey from her early days in project management to becoming a Sandbox member and from Trigger conversations to a PhD in human connection.

The episode emphasizes the importance of building trust, co-creation, and participatory roles in fostering a connected and resilient community. Through storytelling and reflection, the conversation highlights the critical role of relationality in driving social impact and navigating complex challenges.

00:53 Centering and Grounding Ritual
03:48 Introducing Georgie: A Social Entrepreneur
08:39 Trigger Conversations: The Birth of an Idea
11:23 The Power of Relational Work in Organizations
19:23 Relational Leadership in Action
20:53 The Sandbox Community Model
29:30 Mapping Relational Ripples
33:51 Practical Steps for Relational Leadership

Links:

• Centering and Grounding Ritual: Crown Shyness, Mother Trees, and poem: Clearing – Martha Postlethwaite
• Georgie’s organisation Trigger Conversations
• Georgie’s TEDx Talk, “Talking to Strangers”
• Georgie’s research on five types of interaction structures 
• Newsletter: Conversations with Georgie
• Personal Website: www.georgienightingall.co.uk 

A big shout-out to the Wasan community for bringing us together – especially Meg Busse, Rachel Sinha, Christine Lai and Melanie Kahl, facilitators of the “Making the Case for Relationality” huddle. We appreciate your role in fostering this conversation.Thank you for tuning in!

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Conceived and co-created during a Wasan Network small group in partnership with Huddlecraft. Wasan is a global network of social impact and philanthropy practitioners who believe that relationships sit at the center of social change. Learn more: https://www.wasan-network.org/

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