Hey Reader, You’re in a meeting and someone is dominating the conversation. You want to shrink back. Because that feels easier than addressing directly. Sound familiar? If so, this is for you. Here’s exactly how to speak up for yourself when someone is dominating the conversation. #1. Speak up the first chance you get. Don’t wait for the perfect sentence. Don’t ask yourself if your idea is smart enough or eloquent enough. That's checkers. This is chess. Dominant people are pushing you just to...

Hey Reader, There’s someone in your life who believes they are always right. And you're not sure how to talk to them. Remember: the goal isn’t to prove them wrong. It’s to keep your cool when it happens. Here’s exactly how to do it: #1. Recognize the brick wall. If it feels like you’re talking to a brick wall, it’s because you are. People who always have to be right have tied their identity to it. That’s a wall you can’t change, but you can manage it. #2. Don’t prove. Defuse. The harder you...

Hey Reader, Has anyone ever told you to “calm down” in the middle of a heated conversation? Did it actually help? Of course not. It usually makes things worse. That's why this week on the podcast, I’m teaching you how to move past “calm” and practice something far more effective—what I call grounded connection. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why “calm” sometimes backfires in conversations How to aim for grounded connection (instead of just staying calm) Simple phrases to use when someone tells you...