Hey there, Reader, Yes, I want Coaching! You know the kind of conversation Iām talking about⦠š¬ The one where emotions run high.š” Where opinions clash.š Where you walk in confidentāand walk out questioning everything. Thatās a difficult conversation. And whether you're managing a team, collaborating with a colleague, or navigating feedback with your boss⦠we all face them. Youāre not alone in this. Mastering hard conversations doesnāt mean you wonāt feel nervous or emotionalāit means youāre...
2 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey there, Reader, Yes, I want Coaching! Some conversations just ignite something inside us. Fast heartbeats. Tight jaws. Racing thoughts. Hereās the truth: š¹ Your emotions arenāt the boss of you. Theyāre signalsānot marching orders. The secret to staying in control? ā”ļø Pause. Breathe. THEN speak. I break it down in this quick 30-second video š„: š Watch it here This simple moveāpausing firstāgives your emotions time to catch up to your best intentions (and saves you from saying something...
7 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey there, Reader, Yes, I want Coaching! Some conversations just push all our buttons. You know the ones. Your heart races. Your jaw tightens. Your brain starts writing a dramatic novel about what they meant when they said that. But here's the good news: š¹ Emotions donāt have to control you. Theyāre dataānot directives. In challenging moments, itās totally normal to feel frustrated, anxious, or even a little defensive. (You're human. Welcome to the club.) The key is learning how to respond...
10 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey there, Reader, Yes, I want Coaching! Ever walk away from a conversation thinking, āI didnāt mean it to come out like THATā¦ā? Youāre not alone. The tone we use often speaks louder than the words themselves. šµPeople may forget what you said, but theyāll always remember how you made them feel. Letās get real for a second. Everyone wants the title⦠but not everyone wants the weight that comes with it. Becoming a boss is easyāitās a title.But becoming a leader? Thatās a calling. Whether youāre...
14 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey there, Reader, Yes, I want Coaching! Ever walk away from a conversation thinking, āI didnāt mean it to come out like THATā¦ā? Youāre not alone. The tone we use often speaks louder than the words themselves. šµPeople may forget what you said, but theyāll always remember how you made them feel. The right tone builds trust, inspires confidence, and transforms even the most difficult conversation into a meaningful one. Check out this quick short here. š§ Challenge for this week: Before your next...
18 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey there, Reader, Yes, I want Coaching! Happy Friday!Earlier this week, we talked about how feedbackāwhen done rightāis a gift. š But letās be honest... even with the best intentions, itās still tricky. Miss the email? No worriesāhereās the short version: ā
Clarity beats harshnessā
Direction beats criticismā
Listening beats lecturing If that sounds like the kind of feedback you wish you could give consistently, I break it all down in this video: š„ Watch the Video And if you did read that...
21 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey there, Reader, Yes, I want Coaching! Giving feedback is one of the trickiest parts of leadership. Do it well, and you inspire growth. Do it poorly, and you create resistance, tension, or confusion. So, how do you make sure your feedback is received as the gift itās meant to be? ā
Be clear, not harsh. Clarity helps people improveāharshness just puts them on the defensive. ā
Offer solutions, not just criticism. Feedback without direction is just a complaint. Give people a path forward. ā
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24 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey there, Reader, Yes, I want Coaching! Most of what we āsayā in a conversation isnāt even spoken. Research shows that 70% of communication is nonverbal. That means your posture, facial expressions, and tone of voice might be sending messages before you even open your mouth. Have you ever noticed how, in a hard conversation, your arms cross, your shoulders tighten, or your voice shifts? Your body reacts instinctively, and the other person picks up on itāeven if you donāt realize it. Next...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, Yes, I want Coaching! Have you ever felt stuck in a tough conversation at workāunsure how to hold someone accountable, address conflict, or give constructive feedback without tension? Youāre not alone. And the good news? I can help. Iām offering a powerful training designed to help you and your team: ā
Communicate with confidence ā Practical tools to handle challenging discussions like a pro.ā
Strengthen your team ā Build trust and foster open, honest conversations.ā
Boost employee...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read