I am so intrigued with all the nuances of body language. It is such a broad topic, and there are people who have dedicated their professional lives …
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Is Your Body Language Giving You Away?
Your body language is giving your thoughts and feelings away! Does knowing this make you feel more self-conscious about the signals you are giving? …
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Communication is a Dynamic Process
There are so many variables that go into communication that there just cannot be a blanket rule for effective communication. Bias and expectations can …
Communication is a Dynamic Process
Listening is hard. Communication is hard. We have rules and guidelines to alleviate many of the pitfalls (DEAR MAN, GIVE, FAST). However, nothing is …
You Always Have Choices
Every Day. Do it every day. You always have choices, so make the choice that brings you closer to your goals. You have a choice to practice your …
Do you listen? Really listen?
Listening is a genuine skill to help build stronger relationships and build deeper connections. Use your validation skills to let the other person …
Easy Guide to Assertiveness Skills
Assertiveness skills are easy once we have a guidebook to follow. DEAR MAN skills can be surprisingly effective, and having a script to follow reduces …
What Does it Take to Persevere?
This weekend afforded me the opportunity for reflection on the consequence of hard-fought achievements. Some achievements just carry so much more …
Why is Communication so Hard?
Communication can be challenging. We can say what we want clearly, yet the other person may still not get it. Have you ever given directions to turn …
Keep the Other Person in the Conversation
In order to problem-solve a situation, it is important to keep the other person in the conversation. Think about what makes you want to walk out or …
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