Hard Conversation Truths: 12-Week Email Series Hi, Reader, Yes, I want Coaching! Have you ever avoided a hard conversation at work, telling yourself, “It’ll sort itself out”? Spoiler: it usually doesn’t. Here’s what really happens when we dodge hard conversations: Small issues quietly turn into big problems Confusion takes root Resentment spreads fast Avoidance feels easier in the moment, but it costs you clarity, trust, and time down the road. Friend, hard conversations don’t destroy...

Hi, Reader, Yes, I want Coaching! I used to think the louder someone was, the more authority they carried. Early in my career, I had a boss who would raise their voice every time a meeting went sideways. It didn’t inspire respect. It made people shut down. We weren’t hearing them any clearer. We were all just waiting for the "storm" to pass. That experience stuck with me. True leadership doesn’t come from volume. It comes from collaboration, compassion, and courage. When we avoid hard...

Hi, Reader, Yes, I want Coaching! You did it! You’ve completed the From Tension to Trust: A 3-Step Mini-Series for Managers. 🎉 Here’s a quick recap of what we covered together: Clear communication — how to get your message across the first time. Curiosity over control — the key to leading when emotions run high. Conflict as connection — transforming tension into stronger trust and teamwork. These three steps are powerful on their own, but here’s the truth: real transformation happens when you...