LCHA Introduces Fishbowl Conversations for human connection! Our innovative approach to a powerful dialogue model brings empathy and inclusion to the Workplace in an effective effort to rehumanize others across difference!
The Linking Center for Human Achievement Launches “Fishbowl Conversations” to Rehumanize Across Difference and Foster Belonging in the Workplace
At a time when organizations are striving to build cultures of inclusion, empathy, and belonging, The Linking Center for Human Achievement (LCHA) is proud to introduce Fishbowl Conversations, a proven method for rehumanizing individuals across difference. Rooted in the pioneering dissertation research of Dr. Shalina J. Akins and Dr. Steven R. Krivanek, these dynamic, facilitated experiences are designed to bring together traditionally contrasting groups and foster authentic connection.
Drawing from extensive research on rehumanizing the “other” across bias, LCHA Fishbowls create safe, structured spaces where participants listen, share, and witness across divides—whether those divides stem from gender, race, departmental silos, or other differences within an organization. The result: deeper understanding, stronger relationships, and a workplace culture where all stakeholders feel seen and valued.
What LCHA Fishbowls Offer
Facilitated Conversations: Expert-led sessions that allow employees to step into one another’s worlds, building empathy and reducing barriers.
Training & Teaching: Organizations can learn the Fishbowl method themselves, equipping leaders, HR teams, and DEI practitioners with the skills to foster belonging long-term.
Scalable Impact: Effective across all types of differences—whether cultural, generational, or structural—making it a versatile tool for any organization.
Why It Matters
Research shows that many workplace conflicts and feelings of exclusion come not from overt discrimination, but from misunderstanding, distance, and fear of difference. By creating intentional opportunities for authentic dialogue, Fishbowls restore humanity in relationships that might otherwise remain transactional or strained.
About The Linking Center for Human Achievement
Driven by the belief that when people truly see and hear one another, across even the deepest divides, they can rehumanize each other and unlock new possibilities for belonging, the Linking Center exists to help individuals and organizations reach their highest potential by cultivating connection, empathy, and resilience. Founded on research and lived practice, LCHA's Fishbowls and Neurorhetorics workshops deliver programs that transform not just workplaces but also the lives of the people within them.
*Pricing and service time structures may vary depending on organizational need! We will make every attempt to work within your vision and budget!:)