Grudges, Grumblings, Avoidance and Sticking Your Head in the Sand. Communication is impacted by our emotional state and that of the other person or people involved. If you are upset with the … [Read more...] about The Power of Letting Go

Appreciation – is it necessary or ‘extra?’ Appreciation is an aspect of communication, and like other forms of communication, doing it well means making sure it is received in the same way that it … [Read more...] about The Power of Appreciation

A New Year often brings new resolutions. It is also the recovery time from all the holidays. And sometimes a recovery from the drama that shows up at holiday gatherings….family squabbles, work … [Read more...] about Better Relationships through Better Communication

Communication and De-Escalation Communication can get Ugly. We’ve all been there. Sometimes it starts simple and takes a sudden turn. Sometimes it blindsides you out of nowhere at … [Read more...] about When Communication Gets Ugly

When someone feels cornered, like they have no way out, they will often panic or attack. The way to build safety into a conversation, especially when there’s a power imbalance (perceived or real), is … [Read more...] about Communication Escape Hatches