April 3, 2025

Ep. 102: Successfully navigating hard conversations, with Jennifer Abrams

Ep. 102: Successfully navigating hard conversations, with Jennifer Abrams

Jennifer Abrams is an "international educational and communications consultant for public and independent schools, universities and non-profits," and in this episode, she brings profound wisdom, tangible strategies, and deep insight into how we can have hard conversations better. - Have you had a clarifying conversation?

- Are you using power over another, or for another?

- Do you want to be right? Or effective?

- Are you suspending your certainty?

- Do you have a SCARF mindset?

- Are you clenching your butt cheeks?


You can find out more on Jen Abram's website or read her work, here.


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