The pillar of inter-cultural relating is knowing where we are coming from. We must must be aware of what we're bringing to the table, this session unpacks the system of white privilege, fragility and trauma that exists within western culture. Many white people and white systems can cause huge amounts of trauma and harm to others and themselves if they are not aware of these systems. Madeleine’s ancestors came from Scotland, Ireland and England over four generations ago.
Madeleine grew up under the shelter of Mt Meredith next to the Whareama River, Te Tiriti o
Waitangi is wrapped around her shoulders. Madeleine lives in Wellington, New Zealand with
her husband. They have three adult sons and a cat.
Madeleine graduated as a social worker in 1979, she worked in Health and Mental Health.
In 2002 Conflict Management New Zealand was looking for a new associate and Madeleine
worked with them for over 15 years, teaching Harvard Negotiation material.
Currently, a People Skills Consultant, she collaborates with people to support them achieve
their goals. Leaders, staff, managers, and families often within complex environments and
tricky issues of grief and loss, negotiation, influencing and managing difficult behaviours. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx