Deep Transformation
Powered by Empathy

In my work organizations and individuals receive support for transforming ineffective, maladaptive, and dehumanizing patterns, cultures and systems to achieve their goals guided by their deepest values.

Latest Events

Jul 17 – Aug 14

Free Microaggressions Q&A

Grow your understanding of and capacity to address microaggressions. Bring your questions and scenarios for in-depth discussions on empathic responses and effective, responsive actions.
Aug 21 – 24

Living Peace Retreat 2025

Join us for this special, four-day online retreat exploring NVC as an embodied practice for transforming our lives, relationships, and world. The tools of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) can support us with skills to navigate challenging situations with loved ones, in hierarchical workplace settings, and during these challenging times of great change. With training, we can learn to stay balanced and make a difference for everyone whose lives we touch.
Sep 12 – 21

9-day residential retreat (IIT) in Germany: September 2025

Join us for this residential retreat near Chieming, Germany (12 September – 21 September 2025) that will help you bring nonviolence and peace into all areas of your life. In this event, you can discover skills that will help you improve the quality of your relationships, deepen your inner peace, and increase your contribution to the world.
Sep 13, 2025 – Apr 12, 2026

Immersion in Nonviolent Communication 2025-2026

The Immersion in Nonviolent Communication (“IN” for short) will deepen your understanding and embodiment of key principles of NVC. IN’s core training spans eight monthly weekend workshops, with multiple other components to encourage practice and integration throughout the program.

Roxy’s Approach

How do we cultivate real vitality in ourselves, our relationships, our jobs, and our work? What does it take for our organizations and communities to be simultaneously successful, innovative, and equitable? How do we sustain hope that this is possible?

In my work, organizations and individuals receive support for transforming ineffective, maladaptive, and dehumanizing patterns, cultures, and systems to achieve their goals guided by their deepest values. Leveraging innate human capacities for empathy, creativity, healing, and problem solving, my work brings functionality and robustness on levels from the internal to the systemic.

I offer guidance in creating positive change empowered by empathic connection to what matters most which allows for transformations sourced from acceptance, compassion, and celebration rather than shame, guilt, or punishment.

HOW CAN YOU BE MORE FIERCELY AUTHENTIC?

Some Organizations We’ve Worked With

Articles & Media

Where Are You From?

“Where Are You From?” Q: I just started a new job. When I asked a coworker of Asian descent where they were from, they glared …

You’re So Articulate!

“You’re so articulate!” Q: I’m a dark skinned, black person with college educated parents and a college degree. I’m met again and again with surprise from …

NVC – Changing Consciousness, Relationships & Systems

Roxy Manning, with Janey Skinner Nonviolent Communication (NVC) was developed, in part, because its founder, Marshall Rosenberg, was inspired by the work of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. …

Why don’t they get it?

Does this seem familiar?  You’re in a meeting. Maybe it’s a workshop around equity and social justice issues, maybe it’s your community group holding a …