special announcement + this week's podcast episode



Hey Reader,

You ever walk into a conversation and feel yourself putting on a polished version of you?

You’re agreeable.
You’re measured.
You’re choosing what “sounds nice” instead of what’s actually true.

And the whole time you’re thinking...

I just want this to feel real.

That’s exactly why I created these two resources for you:


#1. The Next Conversation Workbook

You’ve asked for it and it’s finally here.

My new workbook is officially available for preorder.

This is the resource I wish I'd had years ago.

A space that helps you practice the hard conversations before you have them.

Inside the workbook you'll find:

  • Exercises to help you argue less and talk more
  • Prompts for the conversations you're avoiding
  • Space to work through what you actually want to say
  • Tools you can come back to again and again

It releases March 24, 2026, but preordering now helps more than you know.

Your preorder tell bookstores this work matters.

And help us get this message to more people.

👉 Preorder your copy today.

You can order from any of your favorite bookstores—a major retailer or your local indie. Wherever works for you.

Your support means the world to me.


#2. This week’s podcast: Authenticity vs. Integrity

If you’ve been trying to say the “right thing,” but still walk away frustrated, disconnected, or misunderstood, this episode is for you.

In this week’s podcast episode, I’m breaking down what authenticity actually looks like in conversation, and why perfection is the fastest way to lose trust and connection.

Because people don’t respond to perfect.

They respond to honest.

Here’s what you’ll learn this week:

  • The simple sentence starter that instantly builds trust
  • Why perfection kills your credibility (and what to do instead)
  • The difference between authenticity and integrity—and why you need both

You can listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you tune in.


Thank you for being here and caring enough about your conversations to do this kind of work.

It means the world to me.

J

P.S. Remember to preorder your copy of The Next Conversation Workbook today so it’s ready and waiting for you on release day. :)


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