Why a Perfect Apology? When last have you heard a perfect apology? More importantly, why is it that we dread having to apologise fully? When we know we’ve messed up or made a mistake, why do we not just avoid ‘fess up and say sorry? Mostly, we cover up, we blame, we brush it aside […]
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No need to dread family gatherings this holiday
There’s nothing worse than dreading the holidays just because it means having to spend time with family members that you’d rather avoid because relationships are strained or awkward at best. Families are not known for effective communication. When we’re fearful of the pressing questions from a persistent aunt, the emotional outbursts of a stressed-out cousin, […]
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Is Self-expression Killing your Relationships?
I was sharing with someone recently what I do as a Communication Coach and his response was rather telling: “Oh that’s not something I struggle with,” he declared, “I have no trouble telling people exactly what I think!” All too often, this is what we reduce effective communication to: telling people what we think. Did I […]
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