This course might be a great fit for you if:

  • You’d like to strengthen your communication skil

  • You’d like to get better at navigating challenging situations or conversations

  • You’d like to find ways to invite discussion, discourse, and dialogue in a constructive and productive way - especially with topics that feel hard to talk about.

  • You’d like tangible, concrete tools and strategies to become a stronger communicator.

Together, We’ll Explore:

Welcoming and navigating discussion, discourse, and dialogue about a variety of topics - related to work, leadership, and life - and especially in our current societal climate.

  • Presence

    Being more present in the moment(s), and the ways in which presence is the foundation for effective communication

  • Clearing

    Clearing out the things that get in the way of powerful, effective communication before we engage in dialogue with others.

  • Curiosity

    Bringing a spirit of curiosity and openness to conversations; listening more effectively; and asking better questions.

  • Telling the Truth, With Heartt

    Being direct, clear, and honest - in a way that is compassionate and kind.

  • Being Agile

    Creating from whatever is happening around us, even if that is different than what we thought might happen.

You’ll Leave With:

  • A 5-step process for stronger communication in any situation or circumstance

  • Strategies for being, and staying, present and grounded - even in hard situations.

  • Ways to navigate the “stories in our heads” about other people, other situations, and the things that sometimes loop in our heads late at night.

  • A framework for more effective listening.

  • A framework for asking better questions.

  • Tools and skills for sharing our perspective, feedback, and input in a way that is clear and kind.

  • Strategies for being agile and adaptive in the moment.

  • A rich library of resources to support you moving forward.

Outline and Overview

  1. 1

    • Discussion, Discourse, and Dialogue: Welcome Video

  2. 2

    • Listen and Watch: Podcasts and Talks

    • Read: Articles, Blog Posts, and Books

    • Apply: A Model for More Effective Communication

    • Apply: Assumption Clearing

    • Apply: Judge Your Neighbor Worksheet by Byron Katie

    • Apply: The Four Questions by Byron Katie