Are You Easy To Talk To?
Think back! Was it ever hard for you to talk to someone? Who was that and when did it happen? Do you remember why you found it so hard? Have you thought about how others might be perceiving you and … Read the rest
Avoiding The Parent Trap
September is here and thousands of kids are back to school. That means it’s time for that wonderful rite of fall: Parent-Teacher conferences. Here are some tips for parents on how to have a productive talk with their child’s teacher, … Read the rest
Video: How To Say Hard Things To Someone Without Damaging Your Relationship
We’ve all been there. We need to say something to someone — but we know that person really doesn’t want to hear it. So how do you plunge in — say what needs to be said without damaging your relationship? … Read the rest
Video: How To Help A Friend Who Needs To Vent
Everyone needs to vent once in a while. Perceived insults and slights occur – and it actually can help to discuss the situation.
But people often vent by simply losing their cool in an emotional outburst.
If you see a … Read the rest
Video: Who Is Right?
Sound like an easy question? Nothing could be farther from the truth. Starting with the implication that if one person is right, it means the other person is wrong. Right?
Here’s a step-by-step discussion about determining who is “right.”… Read the rest
Video: What Is Honest Communication?
What is honest communication, anyway?
And is it possible to have truly honest communication in a business environment?
Tough Talk Coach discusses the intricacies and the possibility of honest communication on several levels.… Read the rest