Communication Skills for Working Women Podcast:Effective Communication, Healthy Relationships, Direct Communication

024 I How to Give Feedback Without Making It Awkward

When was the last time you gave feedback and the other person reacted defensively?  What might have been different if you had focused on behavior instead of character? Do you tend to hold back honest feedback to avoid conflict?  How might that impact trust and growth in your relationships
Today we’re sharing how to balance honesty with empathy so you can communicate your point without hurting the relationship.
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023 I 3 Ways to Stay Open-Minded When You Totally Disagree

How do you tend to treat people you disagree with — like opponents or as fellow humans with different experiences? When was the last time you shut down or tuned out during a disagreement — and what might’ve changed if you had paused to get curious instead
 
Today we’re sharing four practical tips for staying open-minded when you disagree — so you can keep calm, stay grounded, and actually hear what others are saying.
 
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022 I Feeling Anxious When You Talk? 2 Ways to Calm Conversation Anxiety

When you feel anxious in a conversation, what are you doing or not doing that fuels that anxiety?
What fear shows up when you imagine saying the ‘wrong thing’?
If you let go of needing to be perfect, what could change in how you participate?
Today we’re sharing how to manage anxiety during conversations; so you can stay calm, present, and speak with confidence.
We’re breaking down the hidden beliefs and commitments that fuel conversation anxiety so you can participate authentically without getting stuck in your head.
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021 I How to Communicate Effectively Across Generations: 3 Practical Tips

Ever feel anxious when you are communicating with someone older or younger than you?  Do you feel nervous when someone from another generation has strong views that differ from yours? 
When was the last time you assumed someone’s perspective was ‘wrong’ just because of their age — and how might that assumption have affected your conversation? Do you find yourself sticking rigidly to your preferred communication style — and how could adapting to someone from another generation improve the outcome?
Today we’re sharing practical strategies for communicating effectively across generations at home and at work — so you can reduce misunderstandings and manage conflict. 
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020 I Privilege and Presence: 4 tips for Communicating Across Differences at Work

When have you noticed power or privilege shaping who gets heard or who stays silent in your workplace or relationships? How do you respond internally when someone brings up privilege do you feel open, defensive, curious, or uncertain? What’s one small way you could use your position, experience, or voice to create more space for others in everyday conversations?
You’ll learn four practical ways to bring awareness and empathy into conversations shaped by power or difference.  This episode helps you move from defensiveness to dialogue so you can lead, listen, and communicate with deeper presence and authenticity.
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019 I 4 Polite Ways to Respond When It’s None of Their Business

Ever had someone ask a question that’s just… a little too personal?  Oh yes. And then you freeze—do you answer, change the subject, or lie about it?  Today, we’re giving you 4 simple, polite responses you can use to protect your privacy without offending anyone.  And we’ll walk through our 6-step communication framework to help you set boundaries with clarity and kindness.
 
We are sharing ways to respond when someone asks a question that was too personal, or you just don’t want to share.  
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018 I How to End Conversations Without being Awkward: Exit Gracefully

Ever find yourself stuck in a conversation thinking, “How do I get out of this?”  You’re nodding politely, but inside you’re panicking.  Today, we’re talking about how to end conversations gracefully.  We’ll share insights to help you leave conversations kindly, clearly, and confidently.
In this episode we take you through our 6 step communication skills process.  You’ll identify your goal around ending conversations, explore your hidden commitments, and learn some skills to apply!
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017 I From Stuck to Clear: A 6-Step Path to Better Conversations and Stronger Relationships

Have you ever set a communication goal—maybe to speak up in meetings, set a clear boundary, or have a tough conversation—only to find yourself stuck repeating the same patterns? In this episode, we’ll walk through a 6-step framework to uncover the hidden commitments and big assumptions keeping you from real change. By the end, you’ll have a practical way to test those assumptions and move forward with clarity and courage.
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016 I Struggling to Make Friends as an Adult? : 3 tips every professional woman should know

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Why does making—and keeping—friends as an adult feel so much harder than it used to, and what if it’s not about you at all—but about how adult friendships actually form?
We’re sharing the 3 rules of adult friendship—proximity, time, and seasons of life— so you can stop feeling like you’re failing at friendship and start building connections that feel real and sustainable.
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This podcast is designed to help you do just that. Each week, we share practical, communication skills you can apply right away, at work, at home, and in the relationships that matter most.
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Session 1: You’ll start with a personalized assessment to uncover the communication gaps holding you back, then dive into the first two steps to reveal the hidden psychological barriers that keep you from speaking openly.
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We’re Elizabeth and Rosemay, women, mothers, spouses, friends. Rosemay is a therapist and current PhD candidate, and Elizabeth is a facilitator and coach.  
Over the last 20 years, we’ve lived, worked, and studied across different industries and cultures, and one thing has become clear: there’s no substitute for communication. Skill gaps can be fixed, connection is a basic human need, and when you learn to communicate with clarity, you can truly thrive.
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015 I Small Talk that Doesn’t Feel Fake : 3 hacks to lower your anxiety

Here’s the thing: we can’t avoid small talk. It’s in the office, on the sidelines at soccer games, at the grocery store… everywhere. But it doesn’t have to feel draining or fake. In fact, it can be a doorway to deeper connection.  Let’s hop back to our conversation.
In today’s episode, we’re breaking down how to skip the fluff and start connecting in a way that actually feels good.
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