Speaking. Listening.
Conflict. Giving Feedback.
It’s time to learn the most important skills no one ever taught you.
Essential Skills for Real-Life Success
Incredible as it may seem, communication—the skill that influences every aspect of our lives—is rarely taught.
From career growth to personal relationships, our ability to communicate affects our stress levels, self-esteem, and even our salary. Yet, most of us have never been formally trained in how to communicate effectively, listen reflectively, or navigate difficult conversations.
Despite its critical importance, communication is often overlooked until productivity stalls or relationships fray.
Even then, as culture declines and growth slows, leadership rarely looks to a lack of effective communication as the culprit.
Instead, they search for external solutions, ignoring the foundational skill that underpins every successful interaction.
My training addresses this gap, equipping you with the essential skills you need to thrive in every area of life.
How can I help?
COMMUNICATION IS A SKILL.
It’s a learned and practiced technique, just like studying math, playing an instrument, or learning a new language.
Improving communication, like any skill, requires dedication and a willingness to embrace the process. It’s about practicing, making mistakes, and then trying again with renewed insight.
This journey isn't about perfection; it's about progress. You'll stumble, you might even screw up, but that’s where growth happens. Trust me, I teach this subject and even I commit verbal crimes now and again. Communication is deeply human, and so is the learning process. It takes focus, commitment, and a lot of heart, but with each effort, you'll become more effective, empathetic, and confident in your interactions.
“I would venture to say that there is not anything—success, failure, challenge, frustration—that is not directly related to communication. And for businesses, miscommunication can cost a company in the ballpark of $5,200 per employee.”
Introduction to Effective Communication
An online course designed for the busy professional who needs quick tips to upgrade their communication immediately.
We communicate every day. With our words, with our actions, with our tone, and with our bodies. But are we communicating effectively?
So often, we think of communicating as a concentration on what we need to say and what we feel is important. Let’s try switching our focus to what they need to hear and how they need to hear it, and see the magic that happens.
Just over an hour long, this course is 20 of my favorite, most often asked about, and immediately actionable tips that will get you communicating in no time. It’s easy to consume in short, no-nonsense videos complete with a 75-page workbook to monitor your progress.
My digital learning courses are getting a facelift! More like Botox…but you understand.
THIS COURSE WILL BE BACK AFTER THE HOLIDAYS!
We Need to Talk: A Guide to Tackling Tough Conversations
An online course designed as a deep dive into how to give and receive feedback, both negative and positive, with clarity, confidence, and composure.
According to workplace resource startup Bravely, 70% of employees avoid difficult conversations with their boss, colleagues, and direct reports. AVOID!
Look, hard conversations are going to happen whether you want them to or not.
The only choice we have is to avoid these conversations completely, to have them but do it badly, or to learn how to do them with skill and intention. Which one do you choose?
Over two hours of useful, actionable, and realistic content to help guide your next difficult conversation, plus downloadable cheat sheets from every lesson to help remind you of your learnings every day - and for every conversation. Tons of thought-provoking exercises and journal prompts in every lesson to help you grow as an individual, duo, or team.
My digital learning courses are getting a facelift! More like Botox…but you understand.
THIS COURSE WILL BE BACK AFTER THE HOLIDAYS!
Upgrade Your Communication IQ.
A keynote or workshop designed for hands-on, real-time interaction with a customizable selection of tips specific to your organization.
Communication is one of the most important factors in the success or failure of your life. On average, we spend 70%-80% of our waking hours communicating with other humans. We do this to establish trust, build rapport, and encourage action. But are we doing it right?
The statistics, unfortunately, don’t lie. According to Bravely, 70% of employees are avoiding difficult conversations with their boss, colleagues, and direct reports. 53% of employees handle "toxic" situations by ignoring them. For one moment, think about the important issues that could have been handled within those missed opportunities.
During this interactive keynote or workshop, I will give you tons of actionable and accessible tips to improve your communication today.
Change your thoughts. Change your attitude. Change your motivation. Change your habits.
Individual or Group Coaching
Custom-built personalized coaching designed to help you bridge the gap between where you are with your communication habits, and where you want to be.
Together, we will identify your skill set, personality style, natural tendencies, and behaviors. We will take that information to unearth your true communication habits, methods of achieving at work, and disposition when working with others. Then we make a plan to hone your skills and guide you towards your next evolution.
Topics can include goal setting, self-awareness, confidence building, listening skills, speaking skills, presentation skills, feedback skills, and listening skills.
The Truth About Communication
Overwhelmingly, in our modern era of text, social media, slack, and replacing words with emojis, we’re heading in a dangerous direction. These programs were created to enhance our natural ability to speak, not as a replacement.
Generally speaking, use verbal communication to convey feelings, emotions, descriptions, nuances, feedback, compliments, and criticism, to give context, to build relationships, to relay any kind of information that isn’t black and white, or to solve complex problems.
Email and text are for who, what, when, and where.
Use your words 2x more than your fingers.
A SPECIAL FREEBIE JUST FOR YOU
Compliments are more than just kind words you throw about nonchalantly; they're powerful tools for building relationships, improving your workforce, and boosting morale.
Let’s evolve away from the generic “thank you” when complimenting another employee or subordinate. You can hear that phrase anywhere, anytime, for anything. Dare I say…it’s boring.
Try telling them WHAT you appreciated about the action or WHAT you appreciated about them or their behavior. Be specific and thoughtful, especially if you want them to repeat the action in the future.
Ready to learn more about the power of compliments and the various types you can provide depending on the situation?
Download my free guide on “How to give compliments, praise, attaboys, and other positive feedback.”
A Special Thank You!
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