Podcasts about difficult happens

Well, some difficult S*it just happened. In 176 weeks of recording the difficult happens podcast, I have never missed a publication.  It's time for me to model the very behavior I talk about. We will all go through some … stuff in our lives and I want you to do the same when you encounter some really difficult stuff,  take care of yourself and your family. Next week, I will be back and I will be combating toxic, manipulative, bullying behavior head-on!  Work with Lara: Got a Question? Comment? Email help@difficulthappens.com Difficult Happens by Lara Currie Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/  Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types Deep thoughts by Jack Handy (SNL) © Lara Currie 2021 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

"Knowledge is when you learn something new every day." We learn learn learn all day long but do we take enough time to apply? I love to learn, and learning the concepts is one thing, but implementing is another. This brings us to the one thing that we all need that we cannot do without. Something paramount to implementing better ways of communication, and that is empathy. What is empathy to you?   Empathy is the ability to understand what other people feel emotionally and see things from their perspective. Empathy is important because it is a precursor to any conversation. However, there is more to empathy than meets the eye, especially for business leaders.   What you'll hear on today's episode: Learning Implementing Empathy Will Smith: Fault vs. Responsibility Empathy and Accountability Ways to show empathy         Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Complimentary Breakthrough Consultation Got a Question? Comment? Email help@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie                                                                     Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/   Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types     You Tube: Will Smith - Fault vs. Responsibility   Squad           © Lara Currie 2021 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

What kind of energy do you give off? Do you find yourself expressing more masculine attributes or feminine? This concept of masculine and feminine has been around a lot, and we are beginning to see it take hold in the entrepreneurial and small business fields. Someone who is more focused and driven is seen to have stronger masculine traits, while more caring and creative is seen as having more feminine traits. Discussing masculine and feminine energies is based on a continuum, yin and yang. People are made up of different traits, and when we say "masculine energy" or "feminine energy" in this context, it does not mean male and female, yet these attributes and expressions are often used in a male/female way.   In this episode of Difficult Happens, we tackle the concept of masculine and feminine energy and how that impacts your interpersonal and professional relationships. What you'll hear on today's episode: What is Masculine and Feminine The Squad membership Yin and Yang Masculine traits Feminine traits Where the concepts break down Tone policing Communication         Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Complimentary Breakthrough Consultation Got a Question? Comment? Email help@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie                                                                     Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/   Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types   Squad           © Lara Currie 2021 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

When you think of someone who's being assertive, what comes to mind? Do you see someone who is direct and confident, or do you see someone who is confrontational and forceful? Have you ever been accused of being “aggressive”? Was it a valid critique or was it an attempt to shut you down? Assertive communication is often confused with being aggressive by those who do not like what you are saying, but they are NOT the same. Toxic workplaces, toxic relationships happen one breach at a time, We will be discussing how assertive is often misinterpreted as aggressive and is used against women and others lower in a business hierarchy. Learn about different communication styles and whether or not someone is being assertive or aggressive.   What you'll hear on today's episode: What is assertive Assertive vs. Aggressive Four types of Communication Styles How words change Toxic or Not         Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Complimentary Breakthrough Consultation Got a Question? Comment? Email help@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie                                                                    Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/   Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types     YouTube     © Lara Currie 2021 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

In a world that is increasingly growing more visual, how do you keep up? Younger and younger generations are becoming more socially competent in understanding differences in the "true-self" and "Instagram-self," but what about information spread online? 86% of people are now what is known as a  "visual learner." Infographics and other visual aids are a great way to absorb information. However, as we look at older generations, we see a problem where we have not kept up on our education with the vast evolution of the internet and are trusting of data visualizations that might have completely false data. Amy Balliett of Killer Visual Strategies joins us today to discuss what you need to know as a consumer, entrepreneur, marketer, and leader. From best practices to statistics, this is one podcast you don't want to miss.   What you'll hear on today's episode: Social media competency TikTok Recommended tools and websites Mixed Fonts Stock Content Twitter star vs. heart Augmented Reality Amy Balliett       Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Complimentary Breakthrough Consultation Got a Question? Comment? Email help@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie                                                                    Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/   Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types   Guest Resources: Killer Visual Strategies Amy Balliett LinkedIn Book- Killer Visual Strategies: Engage Any Audience, Improve Comprehension, and Get Amazing Results Using Visual Communication   Websites: Canva Dribbble   Netflix Shows: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Hanna     © Lara Currie 2021 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

Who likes to talk about money? Money and finances can be a minefield. How much should I charge? What are my costs? Do I really need this? There is a lot to contemplate! There is a lot of advice out there, stalwarts preach that we should put money into an IRA or 401K, that we should do this or don't do that, and not question it. But know what? That might not be the best route for you. It's okay to trust your gut and ask more questions! Lesley Batson of Rebel Rock Wealth joins us to discuss women, money, and business. Including myths around these topics that will surprise you. Learn the whole truth about money and how you can get your money to work for you and the answers may surprise you. We'll discuss math anxiety, triggers, and the six wealth destroyers you should watch out for.   What you’ll hear on today’s episode: Lesley Batson Women and Money Math Anxiety Triggers Pricing Price-it-right calculator Stereotypes How to keep more money 6 wealth destroyers   Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Complimentary Breakthrough Consultation Got a Question? Comment? Email help@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie                                                                     Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/   Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types   Guest Resources: Checkout Lesley’s website Rebel Rock Wealth Price It Right Calculator   SchoolHouse Rock: How a bill becomes a law   © Lara Currie 2021 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

Have you ever worked someplace and only realized, looking back, that it was a pretty toxic place? Sometimes figuring out that we are working in a toxic company, or with toxic people is difficult. So ask yourself, are you being treated unfairly, or are you just needing "thicker skin"? (spoiler alert - if it’s toxic for you, it’s toxic to you) A few weeks ago I saw an SNL Skit that was funny but also a little scary. The skit touched on toxic workplaces, gaslighting, and silencing one's voice through the lens of whiny 20-somethings, i.e.tropes and logical fallacies. What's scary about this is that these things do happen. But, not in the scenario the SNL cast acted out... That's why I'm introducing a new series called "Toxic or Not." We'll discuss all the ad hominem fallacies and whether or not a situation was actually toxic.   What you’ll hear on today’s episode: SNL SKIT What is a Trope Ad Hominem Fallacies Toxic or Not series Sketch shows to check out         Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Complimentary Breakthrough Consultation Got a Question? Comment? Email help@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie                                                                     Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/   Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types   Sketch Shows: Baroness Von Sketch Show A Black Lady Sketch Show   © Lara Currie 2021 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

“I do not think that word means what you think it means” -- The princess bride.   The term “self care” has joined the ranks of other terms that have been watered down, co-opted, or re-defined to the point that it means nothing. I have noticed a concerning trend with self care, it has been used to manipulate, bully, and has been productized and sold. So I asked my friend and selfcare & resilience coach Stacy Fisher to join me and talk about the topic, and how you can find what works best for you. (without making a purchase!) Remember, feelings are meant to be felt, not used against you to make you feal.   What you’ll hear on today’s episode: What is self care Patterns and Habits The self-care paradox How to spot manipulation The 8 dimensions of self care framework How to identify rhythms Daily rituals How MLM’s use personal development to manipulate Accepting what is Finding your own routine Work with Lara:   Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Complimentary Breakthrough Consultation Got a Question? Comment? Email help@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie                        Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/    Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types   Guest Resources: Checkout Stacy’s website  The self-care paradox blog post   © Lara Currie 2021 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

Have you ever used the phrase "I'm not like other women"?  More often than not, we use this phrase to really say, "I'm not like the stereotype that has been placed on women." Spoiler alert - none of us are.  Women have been trained to be the caretakers of other people's feelings, and when we deviate from that, especially professionally, it can lead to women being viewed as a "Queen Bee." This myth often portrays strong women as the Miranda type boss from The Devils Wear Prada, which normalizes the behavior. The truth is, there is no evidence that senior women are more or less helpful to junior women than their male counterparts.  Why does this myth persist? Not for the reasons you may think. What you’ll hear on today’s episode: Are women tougher on other women? The evolution of women in business "When Meanness was Celebrated" by Shirly Li Queen Bee myth Why we view women more harshly How generational life experiences play a role. Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Complimentary Breakthrough Consultation Got a Question? Comment? Email Help@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/  Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types Difficult Happens Squad: https://difficulthappens.com/squad-membership/ When Meanness Was Celebrated: https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2021/04/scott-rudin/618569/   The immortal and false myth of the workplace queen bee: https://theconversation.com/the-immortal-and-false-myth-of-the-workplace-queen-bee-129680   © Lara Currie 2021 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

“Most misunderstandings in the world could be avoided if people would simply take the time to ask, "What else could this mean?” -- Shannon L. Alder   Summary: Drama in the workplace is inevitable. Sometimes situations don't seem fair. How many times have you seen or know of someone who received a promotion or a raise at work and can't help but wonder why? What about being rejected for a position because you didn't fit their "workplace culture"? Patti Perez from Persuasion Point Inc and the Drama Free Workplace Podcast joins us for this first, two-part podcast discussing her experience with workplace drama. Patti has conducted over 1200 workplace investigations over the last 20 years, giving us insight into workplace drama, patterns and themes, and workplace culture.   What you’ll hear on today’s episode: Patti Perez Dismissal and justification of workplace drama Women in the workplace Personality Types Culture and its different meanings Culture Fit Fairness The meaning of words and what's behind them   Join the Difficult Happens Facebook group  “Community Happens Group” Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Complimentary Breakthrough Consultation Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie                                                                     Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/   Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types   Difficult Happens Squad: https://difficulthappens.com/squad-membership/ Patti Perez - Drama Free Workplace Podcast: https://persuasionpoint.com/podcast/           © Lara Currie 2021 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

“Vulnerability sounds like truth and courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness.”  -- Brené Brown   Opening our true selves and exposing our thoughts, dreams, and shames can be a frightening experience. Trading our comfort for courage and opening ourselves up to public judgement often leads us to a Vulnerability Hangover. The Vulnerability Hangover was coined by Brene Brown to describe the feelings that wash over us after sharing publicly and stem from shame and vulnerability. We subconsciously and continually seek out acceptance, reverting to our primal selves where group survival was critical. That's why showing our vulnerable, true selves can be so frightening. In my TED-style talk with Speaking Your Brand's Thought Leadership Summit, Echos of a free-range childhood, I shared a vulnerable story about a traumatic time in my life and how I reclaimed my power, afterwards, emotions washed over me and led to a Vulnerability Hangover. Here’s how I worked through it, and how you can too.   What you’ll hear on today’s episode: What is vulnerability? The Vulnerability Hangover The courage of being vulnerable Echos of a free-range childhood The cathartic feeling of being vulnerable How to deal with a Vulnerability Hangover Empowerment Pillar Four, Refresh   Join the Difficult Happens Facebook group  “Community Happens Group”   Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Complimentary Breakthrough Consultation Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie                                                                     Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/   Podcast 162 - Refresh with Dysfunctional Affirmations: https://difficulthappens.com/162/   Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types   Difficult Happens Squad: https://difficulthappens.com/squad-membership/   Subscribe - 10 Tips on how to deal with difficult people and sticky situations: https://difficulthappens.com/10tips/   Carol Cox - Speaking Your Brand: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/   Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com/ Brene Brown: Listening to Shame: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_listening_to_shame?language=en   © Lara Currie 2021 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

Have you ever been scrolling through Facebook or Instagram and see those little affirmation posts? What’s your first reaction? Have you tried them and found that they don't really work for you?  You're not alone. Affirmations for self-care, love affirmations, black women empowerment affirmations, etc., are some of the most popular "affirmation for" searches on Google.  Why don't you see affirmations for dysfunctional people? Dysfunctional affirmations are for those whose first reaction to seeing motivational quotes is to roll their eyes (figuratively or literally) more often than not, it’s because you were raised in dysfunction.  This is where pillar four of the Empowerment Pillar Model comes in; Refresh.  Refresh your body, mind, and sense of self. Anyone who has experienced some ‘ish, dealt with a manipulator or breathed air, needs time to repair because your body keeps the score of every emotion you feel. What you’ll hear on today’s episode: What are affirmations What refresh means Self-care Toxic positivity What refreshing involves Three dysfunctional affirmations Join the Difficult Happens Facebook group  “Community Happens Group” Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Complimentary Breakthrough Consultation Got a Question? Comment? Email hello@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/  Podcast 159 - Recognize what’s really going on when Blame is an issue: https://difficulthappens.com/159/ Podcast 160 - Reclaim Your Power; Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: https://difficulthappens.com/160-2/ Podcast 161 - Restore - Essential Boundaries For Bosses https://difficulthappens.com/161-2/ Podcast 139 - When Positivity is Toxic https://difficulthappens.com/139-2/ Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types Difficult Happens Squad https://difficulthappens.com/squad-membership/ Carol Cox - Speaking Your Brand https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/

“Boundaries are a part of self-care. They are healthy, normal, and necessary.” -- Doreen Virtue   Do you ever feel like you’re being taken advantage of? A coworker, boss, or even a friend asks more and more of you. It could be anything from your time, work product, or even your attention that they seek and when you tell them no, they keep pushing. You don’t really want to, but you feel pressured, and you say yes anyway because you don’t want to be rude.         This is a classic manipulation technique where manipulators will slowly chip away at your boundaries overtime to get the attention they need from you.  This is where the third step of my Pillar of Empowerment framework comes in; Restore.   What you’ll hear on today’s episode: The Empowered Pillar Model What boundaries are The four main types of boundaries The four different boundary levels Micro-boundaries Signs of weak boundaries How guilt plays into boundary breaches Emotional vampires   Join the Difficult Happens Facebook group  “Community Happens Group”   Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Complimentary Breakthrough Consultation   Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie                                                                     Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/   Podcast 159 - Recognize what’s really going on when Blame is an issue: https://difficulthappens.com/159/   Podcast 160 - Reclaim Your Power; Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: https://difficulthappens.com/160/   Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types   Difficult Happens Squad https://difficulthappens.com/squad-membership/   © Lara Currie 2021 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone  

“Our authentic power is found in our truth. This is the place that shows us how to give what is so very good about ourselves.” -- Jeanne McElvaney   Now that you can recognize dysfunctional situations and manipulation tactics, What do you do? Well, now you work on reclaiming your power! Out of each of the Four Pillars of Empowerment, reclaiming is probably the most difficult one for people to do. Reclaiming your power, your internal self, space, and your own narrative takes time, and (that often overused word) Intention. Reclaiming comes from practice and learning what works for you!   What you’ll hear on today’s episode: The Four Pillars of Empowerment What reclaiming your power means. Story: Sally and Juliette Conflict Personality Types "Shiney" talk. Women Helping Women Fund Tri-Cities.   Join the Difficult Happens Facebook group  “Community Happens Group”   Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Complimentary Breakthrough Consultation   Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie                                                                     Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/   Podcast 159 - Recognize what’s really going on when Blame is an issue: https://difficulthappens.com/159/   Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types   Difficult Happens Squad https://difficulthappens.com/squad-membership/   Women Helping Women Fund Tri-Cities: http://www.whwftc.org   © Lara Currie 2021 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

“Blame is a clever trickster. At its root, blame is a form of fear that helps us avoid accountability for our lives.”  -- Debbie Ford Can’t help but wonder why someone refuses to accept doing something wrong, even something small?  When blaming a person or system, your assigning responsibility for a fault or a wrong. However, feelings of fear or embarrassment can cause someone to go on the defensive and try to blameshift. It takes personal growth and development to determine why people act and react the way they do. It takes some guessing and is not always black and white.  Difficult Situations can arise with different people in different situations and it can be hard to figure out what scenario you are in and what approach you should take. The Squad is there to help you navigate these situations. The Squad Membership works off the four empowered pillars of recognize, reclaim, restore, and refresh. We act and react in a way for a reason, that is why it is so important to understand why someone is going on the defensive and blame-shifting. What you’ll hear on today’s episode: The Empowered Pillar Model What blame is Recognizing blame Types of blame When blame is used Fear, shame, and embarrassment  Being shamed Black and white thinking Join the Difficult Happens Facebook group  “Community Happens Group” Work with Lara: Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Complimentary Breakthrough Consultation Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/    Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types   Difficult Happens Squad https://difficulthappens.com/squad-membership/   © Lara Currie 2021 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

“With a new day comes new strength and new thoughts.”  -- Eleanor Roosevelt  Guess what?!  This is a very special episode of Difficult Happens because I am celebrating The 3 YEAR Anniversary since starting the podcast! With your support, we have made it to over 100 thousand downloads. In the beginning, I jumped in with both feet trying to give everything in the first year to help people reclaim their own power and self-esteem.   It is exciting to see more people becoming more aware of what dysfunctional discourse looks like.  What you’ll hear on today’s episode: What I learned What I did wrong What I did right How I started in Season 1 Coming into my own in Season 2 Discussing the Four Empowered Pillars in Season 3 Where the podcast is going from here Join the Difficult Happens Facebook group  “Community Happens Group” Work with Lara:   Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Complimentary Breakthrough Consultation Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/  Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments Series on Conflict Personality-Types   Episode 21: Julie Fry - Scaling, Communicating, and Change https://difficulthappens.com/21-scaling-communicating-and-change/   Personality Tests Episodes 39 - 42 Episode 39: The DISC https://difficulthappens.com/39-the-disc/ Episode 40: Enneagram https://difficulthappens.com/40-the-enneagram/ Episode 41: How to Fascinate and The Clifton Strengths Finder https://difficulthappens.com/41-fascinate-strengths/ Episode 42: Triggers and The FIRO B https://difficulthappens.com/42-triggers-the-firo-b/   Carol Cox: Speaking Your Brand Podcast https://www.speakingyourbrand.com   © Lara Currie 2021 Show Intro music by Scott Holmes Music Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

On Today's Show: Deal with Difficult People Without Feeling Drained, Exhausted, and Unhappy with Lara Currie of Difficult Happens; Staying Relevant in this Paradigm Shift with Lisa York of Empowered Financial Solutions; & Where Beauty is Science with Kathryn Stueckle of Noevir USA. (ENCORE SHOW) Website(s): https://difficulthappens.com/ https://www.noevirusa.com/

We’re all feeling a lot of emotions and seeing reactions and triggers in ourselves and others. Whether we’re having one-on-one conversations with family and friends, interacting on social media, watching the news, or even speaking to audiences, how can we better understand how to recognize triggers in ourselves and others and handle them better? My guest is Lara Currie, who specializes in helping her clients, primarily women in high-stress fields, handle difficult conversations and difficult people. In this episode, Lara and I talk about: The 4 triggers people can have The secret gifts of emotions Mask emotions and what they’re masking The importance of self-awareness Strategies for handling a difficult person in your audience when you’re speaking (whether in-person or on a webinar) About My Guest: Lara Currie is passionate about uncovering dysfunctional communication patterns, combating manipulative tactics, while empowering women business owners in high-stress fields to communicate confidently. She is a podcaster, speaker & trainer, and the author of Difficult Happens; How Triggers, Boundaries, & Emotions Impact YOU every day. With 29 plus years of experience in high-conflict positions, she has a unique and intuitive understanding of why people act - and react - the way they do.   About Us: The Speaking Your Brand podcast is hosted by Carol Cox. At Speaking Your Brand, we help women entrepreneurs and professionals create their signature talks and gain more visibility to achieve their goals. Our mission is to get more women in positions of influence and power: on stages, in businesses, on boards, in the media, in politics, and in our communities. Check out our coaching programs at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com.  Links: Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/176 Lara’s website: https://difficulthappens.com/ Lara’s video series on “The Secret Gift in Every Emotion”: https://difficulthappens.com/secret-gift-in-every-emotion/ Lara’s podcast “Difficult Happens”: https://difficulthappens.com/podcast-page/ Book “The Art of Gathering” by Priya Parker: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Gathering-How-Meet-Matters-ebook/dp/B07637KVXL/ Sign up for our free webinars at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/webinar/  Connect on LinkedIn: Carol Cox = https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcox Lara Currie (guest) = https://www.linkedin.com/in/lara-currie/   Related Podcast Episodes: Episode 54: Building a Culture of Trust with Your Team and Audience with Laura Gallaher, Ph.D. Episode 125: Handling Hard Conversations at Live Events with Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers of Pantsuit Politics Episode 164: Mindful Leadership in Uncertain Times with Puja Madan Episode 167: Creating a Sense of Belonging with Your Audience with Traci Baxley, Ed.D. Episode 175: The Work of Anti-Racism as White Women with Carol Cox and Diane Diaz

The Money Hour with host, Tina Mitchell, and co-host, Keelan Harvey of Highlands Residential Mortgage. This week's show features guests, Lara Currie of Difficult Happens, Lisa Youk of Empower Financial Solutions, and Kathryn Stueckle of Noevir

Summary:   Sometimes avoiding a tough conversation is the way to go, the ones that involve issues that work themselves out with time. Most conversations don’t. They need to be addressed, confronted, or even involve a “carefrontation”.   How do you do this? How do you have a tough conversation that you have avoided or just plain don’t want to have?   It can feel a bit daunting, and always has a physical component (racing heart anyone?) Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with this tip.   In today’s episode, what one thing you should do to make it through a tough conversation.     What you’ll hear on today’s episode: When you live from the outside in Why it’s important to live from the inside out The importance of having only one intention The importance of communication Stress is inevitable - do this Your body will react Honesty and openness How thinking about something is different than speaking it There will be an emotional and social component Take your power back   Watch the Bonus episode and Subscribe for video tips YouTube Work with Lara:   Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Free Breakthrough Assessment Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara@difficulthappens.com Difficult Happens by Lara Currie                                                                     Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/   Resources: Join the Difficult Happens Facebook group  “Community Happens Group” Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments     © Lara Currie 2020 Show Intro music is Whispering Through by Asura Episode Photo by Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

Summary:   Leadership is evolving and that’s a good thing.   Fluid and ever-changing aren’t just buzzwords, they are the new norm which means that the way leaders of every type lead also needs to change and grow to meet the new and uncertain challenges they will face.   There are some inspiring examples of great leadership styles emerging from unexpected places, and we can learn from their example and adopt some of these skills.   In today’s episode, we dive into what leadership should look like now.     What you’ll hear on today’s episode: Patriarchal vs matriarchal leadership The impact of low self-esteem on leadership The impact of Vulnerability The importance of communication Stress is inevitable - do this Radical candor Honesty and openness Why peoples BS meter is up There will be an emotional and social component   Watch the Bonus episode and Subscribe for video tips YouTube Work with Lara:   Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Free Breakthrough Assessment Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara@difficulthappens.com Difficult Happens by Lara Currie                                                                     Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/   Resources: Join the Difficult Happens Facebook group  “Community Happens Group” Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments     © Lara Currie 2020 Show Intro music is Whispering Through by Asura Episode Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

Lara Currie literally wrote the book about dealing with difficult people, Difficult happens. Her background handling tough, high-stress situations makes her a true expert in handling our own responses to difficult bosses, co-workers and crises.  You can learn more about her here: https://difficulthappens.com/ Register for her free webinar on May 8th here: https://difficulthappens.com/webinar/

Dysfunctional communication, incivility, and bad behavior impact us all. Taking your power back and building strong boundaries is easier than you think. This is why I podcast. To raise awareness of dysfunctional communication styles and how to combat them. To raise awareness of boundary breaches that take your power away from you. To raise awareness of the physical impact that conflict, incivility, and negativity has on you. By some accounts, 89% of Americans were raised in dysfunction which leads to dysfunctional communication styles that end up impacting you every day. This is WHY the Difficult Happens podcast is here, to help you navigate these everyday interactions. What you’ll hear on today’s episode: What is dysfunction How dysfunction plays in the way we communicate Incivility is on the rise What to  do about bad behavior Everything is a spectrum Bad behavior and negativity Work with Lara Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Free Breakthrough Assessment Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara@difficulthappens.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/    Resources: Series on Manipulation Series on Assessments The Gentle Art of Verbal Self Defense © Lara Currie 2020 Show Intro music is Whispering Through by Asura

Summary: Shorter days, colder nights and seasonal celebrations abound, welcome to trigger-season.   This is the season of gathering & celebrating. There are family functions, social get-togethers, and work parties to attend.   Along with that, there are inevitable assumptions about how everything will turn out and expectations of how we want things to go.   To go into this season prepared we here at Difficult Happens have you covered, in this week’s episode I give you concrete steps that you can take to prepare for and navigate through, this trigger-season.   What you’ll hear in this podcast: How the holidays & weather impact interactions Why winter is “trigger-season” Our conscious & subconscious brains in action Family conversations & expectations The work party a petre dish of awkward conversations The conflict loop What assumptions, judgments, expectations, and reactions have to do with your communication How our family of origin informs our triggers What a triggered reaction is What to do before during and after this season Work with Lara   Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Free Breakthrough Assessment Got a Question? Comment? Email Support@laracurrie.com Corporate Training Difficult Happens by Lara Currie                                                                     Difficulthappens.com/workwithme/   Resources: The Secret Gift in Every Emotion Your Conflict Personality Type Assessments in all their glory How to Combat Manipulative Behavior   Mentioned in this episode: Podcast Series on Manipulation Perfectionist Principle Masterclass     Show Intro music is Whispering Through by Asura Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone  

On this episode, Ameé speaks with Lara Currie, who is a self-proclaimed communication nerd and author of the book Difficult Happens: How Triggers, Boundaries & Emotions Impact You Every Day to talk about how manipulators break through our defenses in the first place in a way people never seem coming.In this episode, you will hear: Lara's expertise in the field of communicationDo we respond differently to a manipulator we deal with at work than a manipulator that may be a spouse or parent or friend? What is a micro-boundary violation? What are some of the tactics a manipulator uses?How do we defend ourselves against them? Are there tests we can try – phrases, or questions we can ask or responses we should listen for – that we can use to try to identify someone who is a chronic or pathological manipulator? Resourceshttps://difficulthappens.com/about/

Passive-aggressive behavior is one of the tools that manipulators use. When you know how to shut it down, the manipulator's tactics are rendered useless.  This episode kicks off a series on “opposer strategies’ these are strategies that combative, people use when communicating. Bullies use these manipulative strategies, people who want to control and manipulate use these opposer strategies and dysfunctional people use these strategies.  Dysfunctional people often use passive-aggressive behavior unconsciously. 89% of people were raised in what is considered a dysfunction home. Which means even if you were not, you work with, live with and will be around someone who is considered dysfunctional in some way. So arm yourself with these three simple tools to combat passive-aggressive behavior. What you’ll hear in this podcast: The three most effective tools you can employ What is a ‘opposer strategy’ How Fear & Anger play into passive-aggressive behavior Knowledge is Power How personal development plays in How the use of appropriate humor can help Why naming the behavior is difficult How questions factor in  Work with Lara Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Free Breakthrough Assessment Got a Question? Comments? Email Lara Corporate Trainings Resources: 10 Tips for Dealing with Conflict Business Among Mom’s Difficult Happens; How Triggers Boundaries & Emotions Impact You Every Day Difficult Happens Podcast Page   Show Intro music is Whispering Through by Asura

When I say most women know what it’s like to experience bullying by another woman in the workplace, I’m not kidding. In fact, a study has shown that 95% of women feel they have been undermined by another woman in the workplace (Drexler, 2013). And it’s having a drastic impact on women’s professional growth. There’s all kind of ways that bullying in the workplace can take place, whether it be covert or overt. From being called names to being kept out of the loop, Gossiping or shutting you down verbally. It comes in many forms, that are both destructive and toxic - and it needs to stop. We’re going to look at what female bullying looks like, how it’s impacting women and things you can do if it’s happening in your workplace. What you’ll hear in this podcast: What female bullying looks like and how much it’s affecting your professional growth 6 Things you can do if bullying is happening in your workplace How labels are used to dismiss or sway opinions about others Statistics around women sabotaging other women’s success What is bully behavior, what does it look like and how does it play out? Covert ways a bully works Work with Lara Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Free Breakthrough Assessment Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara Corporate Trainings Resources: Difficult Happens by Lara Currie Study: When queen bees attack women stop advancing: recognizing and addressing female bullying in the workplace Difficult Happens Podcast, Episode 52: How to succeed as a highly sensitive entrepreneur Definition of a man-eater Urban Dictionary: Man-eater Woman-on-woman workplace bullying (Peggy Drexler, 2013) Why Do Women Bully Each Other at Work? (Olga Khazan, 2017) Research Finds Most Workplace Bullying Victims Are Women (Workplace Bullying Institute, 2019) “Queen bees” hinder women in the workplace (Cecilia Harvey, 2018) Difficult Happens: 10 tips for dealing with conflict Difficult Happens Podcast, Episode 59: OSHA workplace regulations for toxic work environments Show Intro music is Whispering Through by Asura  

Lara Currie is a coach, speaker, and the author of “Difficult Happens,” who works with professionals in high-stakes, high-stress, purpose-driven fields. With more than 27 years of experience in high conflict positions such as an investigative journalist, private-investigator and court appointed child advocate -- all while raising children of her own -- she has a unique and intuitive understanding of why people act and react the way they do. Tune in to hear Lara’s advice on understanding our reactions, communicating with people you don’t get along with and handling high-stress situations in your professional and personal life. Join us every other week on Women's Wealth: The Middle Way®, a radio show aimed at helping women navigate questions about work, money, and family. You can find us on http://www.womensradio.com/author/lhurd, and https://womenswealth.podbean.com, on the SoundCloud Apps for iPhone and Android, https://soundcloud.com/womenswealthmiddleway and Spotify. See you in two weeks!

Prepare yourself for the best investment you’ll ever make. An investment in yourself. Beginning a journey of self-inquiry can bring on a variety of adventures. A whirlwind of emotions, breakthroughs, and experiences that all lead to preparing you for the next step along your path... And the next... And the next. It’s an endless journey you undertake. Once you start to develop self-awareness, it never really stops. Whether it be your personal or professional life, undertaking activities that improve awareness and identity will help to develop your talents and potential. From observing how you deal with conflict to learning about your own conflict-personality type or emotional intelligence, there’s so many areas of yourself to explore, which will give you a deeper understanding of yourself and others. Are you yet to dive deep into your own personal development journey? Not quite sure where to start? Have a listen, I have a series of questions for you that may help.   What you’ll hear in this podcast: How investing in yourself will help you develop personally and professionally Recurring situations and learning from experience Embracing the difficult Areas to begin focusing on Personal development podcast recommendations Powerful questions to help you begin your growth journey   Work with Lara   Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Free Breakthrough Assessment Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara Corporate Trainings Resources: Difficult Happens Podcast Episode 37: Assessing the Assessments – the Kolbe with Andrea MacKenzie Difficult Happens Podcast Episode 39: The DISC Difficult Happens Podcast Episode 40: The Enneagram Difficult Happens Podcast Episode 41: Fascinate & Strengths Difficult Happens Podcast Episode 42: Triggers & the FIRO B Difficult Happens Podcast Episode 43: Change a van and self-care with Stacy Fisher Difficult Happens Podcast Episode 53: Social Media is More Powerful than the Media with Molly McPherson Difficult Happens Podcast Episode 56: How to Succeed as a Highly Sensitive Entrepreneur Difficult Happens Podcast Episode 61: A Conversation with a Victim Conflict-Personality Type https://difficulthappens.com/assessments Marshall Linehan’s work and the DBT program The Purge Nightmare on Elm Street   Difficult Happens by Lara Currie   Show Intro music is Whispering Through by Asura   Listen for free on the go with any one of these players for both Android & iPhone

Have you ever gone into a situation completely ignorant or unaware and you have a completely different experience with it because you didn't know something? I’m going to share a little story with you, about an experience I had where I ended up in at the wrong event without realizing. And because of my naivety, I was open, communicating confidently and made some incredible connections. I was comporting myself with absolute conviction - walking, talking and interacting in a genuine manner. But it all came to a crashing halt when I realized I wasn’t where I was meant to be… that I didn’t belong, and uncomfortable feelings of embarrassment quickly washed over me. Well then I had a further realization that I've got a lot of mindset issues going on here - a lot of limiting self-beliefs - otherwise, I wouldn’t have had such a strong emotional reaction. In this episode, we’re talking all about how ignorance really can be bliss! Despite the fact that I ended up walking away feeling deeply embarrassed, I learned so much about the power of ignorance - and how it can be used as a confidence booster both outwardly and inward, especially when it comes to communicating with one another. Sometimes knowledge isn’t everything! What you’ll hear in this podcast: The power of naivety Ignorance is bliss How ignorance can be used as a confidence tool How knowledge can hold you back Making the most of every situation you are in Networking with an air of naivety   Work with Lara Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Free Breakthrough Assessment Got a Question? Comment? Email Lara Corporate Trainings   Resources: Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert Nikki Rausch - Sales Maven Difficult Happens Podcast, Episode 59: New OSHA regulations for toxic behavior in the workplace? Difficult Happens by Lara Currie Show Intro music is Whispering Through by Asura

Everyone has difficult moments in their lives, whether it’s a high-conflict divorce, an argument with a friend or family member or clashed personalities at work. It happens because we’re human and because we often don’t know how to react or interact during difficult times. Instead of reacting to triggers that only make the moment more heated, this week’s guest teaches us how to pause a moment to make sure we’re reacting appropriately. Lara Currie is a speaker and trainer who teaches professionals in high-stress, high-stakes fields how to weather difficult times. In this episode of the Confident Communications Podcast, we’ll explore how to ask yourself the right questions before responding, why we need to become less emotional, how men and women communicate differently in times of stress and why we need to retrain ourselves in basic communication techniques. Mentioned in this episode Episode 16: How to Spot a Liar Matt Damon’s SNL portrayal of Brett Kavanaugh About Lara Currie Lara is a podcaster, speaker and trainer and the author of Difficult Happens. With more than 27 years of experience in high conflict positions, she has a unique and intuitive understanding of why people act--and react--the way they do. She is passionate about helping people in high stakes fields communicate effectively, make honest and meaningful connections, live with less stress and establish strong boundaries. Visit her website, listen to her podcast or read more about her book. About Molly Molly McPherson, M.S., APR, combines her knowledge of current communication practices with years of news and PR experience to help people become modern-age communicators in their industry and help build crisis-proof businesses. From her work with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the cruise line industry in Washington, D.C, Molly develops the right plans and messaging for clients to protect and build their reputations.  Listen + subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to your podcasts. © Molly McPherson 2019

Have you ever found yourself struggling to find common ground with an older or younger generation? Are you a Boomer, and you find it difficult to relate to your 20-something-year-old technology obsessed employee? Or are you one of those 20-year-olds, who doesn’t understand the different views of the world their older boss, colleagues or family members have? Get ready to dive deep into the breeding ground of misunderstanding, defensive reactions, and potential conflict. It’s all happening right under our noses – across generations. Specifically, the Boomers, Gen Xers, and the Millennials. In this episode, I uncover the one reason there is tension between generations – particularly the Boomers and Millennials. Can you guess what it is? It’s the unknown and unrelatable. We know that humans become uncomfortable in the realm of the unknown. It’s thanks to our observational and predictive abilities that we have survived as a species. Whenever we are unsure if something is safe, whether it be a place or an interaction with a person, our fight or flight response kicks in. And chances are, we flee at the first chance. With that in mind, and knowing the vast differences between generations, you can see how a clash in values, beliefs and a lack of defining shared experiences leads to unrelatability. So, I’ve recognized the top three factors you need to keep in mind when it comes to understanding, communicating and dealing across generations. From being mindful of just these things, you will be able to find common ground. No matter what generation you are from. What you’ll hear in this podcast: The breeding ground for misunderstanding, defensive reactions, and potential conflict The struggle to find common ground across generations Shared experiences define a generation The importance of understanding context and different personalities How to communicate intergenerationally Questions to ask yourself that will help you connect deeper Things to keep in mind when dealing across generations Finding common ground across generations Bridging the gap between generations For a full transcript of this episode, CLICK HERE. Work with Lara Apply for an On-air Coaching Call! Free Breakthrough Assessment Got a Question? Comments? Email Lara Corporate Trainings Freebies: Facebook Live every Thursday at noon PST at Difficult Happens Resources: Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: The Classic Guide to Understanding the Opposite Sex – John Gray Difficult Happens, episode 37: Assessing the Assessments – the Kolbe with Andrea MacKenzie Difficult Happens, episode 39: The Disc Difficult Happens, episode 40: The Enneagram Difficult Happens, episode 41: Fascinate & Strengths Difficult Happens, episode 42: Triggers & the FIRO-B Difficult Happens, episode 50: It’s how you say it Difficult Happens, episode 53: Social Media is More Powerful than the Media with Molly McPherson Saturday Night Live, Millennial MillionsSeinfield Professor Christine Henseler, author of Generation Now; millennials call for social change Show Intro music is Whispering Through by Asura

Have you ever found yourself running into the same difficult situation over and over? It might be with a different person, in a different context - but it’s the exact same problem on repeat, like a broken record.In today’s episode, listen as guest Lara Currie unpacks the emotions that drive this behavior, and learn how you can work with your own habits to learn your triggers + replace your default response with more productive behavior in order to improve your relationships and your worklife - both for yourself and for those around you.In this episode, we talk about:why conflict happenswhat triggers ushow to handle difficult situationsmicro-boundary breaches: how to prevent them + how to respond to themhow to build a healthy worklife culture… even when you’re working with imperfect people ----------ABOUT LARA CURRIELara is a trainer, speaker, podcaster, and author of the book “Difficult Happens: How triggers, boundaries & emotions impact YOU every day” Professionals in high-stress, high-stake fields hire Lara to better understand why people act and react the way they do so that they can build strong productive teams and a strongly connected company culture. With more than 27 years of experience in high conflict positions, she has a unique and intuitive understanding of the impact of the human element on communication. She’s passionate about helping business owners communicate effectively, make honest and genuine connections, live with less stress and anxiety, and establish strong boundaries.Buy her Book: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/1548802220/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_z76jCb4KD3SZDListen to her Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/difficult-happens-effective-communication-for-bosses/id1358426248?mt=2Website: https://difficulthappens.com/Free Resources & Guides: https://difficulthappens.com/resources/

Framing is one of my favorite behavioral economics podcast topics. In the past few weeks, I have covered foundational topics like loss aversion, anchoring & adjustment, relativity, scarcity, and availability. Today, I talk about one of my favorite concepts which is framing. Before digging in, I’d like to give a shout out to Lara Currie who left a stellar Apple podcast review and invited me to be on her podcast Difficult Happens. Our subconscious brain evaluates everything very quickly and uses assumptions to make decisions. If you think of this in the context of framing, this is the reason an inexpensive print will look expensive in a nice frame and cheap when taped to the wall. Framing also works hand-in-hand with the concept of loss of version. If you frame something as a loss someone is more likely to take action on it than if it were framed as a gain. In this episode, I dive into how our brains interpret framing and how these concepts can be applied to your business. CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FREE DOWNLOAD! Show Notes [12:21] An easy way to think about framing is thinking about how a beautiful frame impacts a picture compared to no frame at all, or a cheap looking frame. [13:53] Think about a poster on your wall stuck up with tape as compared to a nice print in a beautiful frame. [14:44] Why does the frame matter? It's because our brain processes everything very quickly and uses assumptions to make decisions. A well-placed aesthetic means it must be a high quality piece. [16:24] Children's artwork put in a frame looks like amazing beautiful art. [16:52] To our brains, what we say is not as important as how we say it. [17:18] Our brains process nonverbal communication. All of this other stuff makes a huge difference. [17:40] The nail salon example from episode two was an example of being too literal. They had an outdated sign that sent a negative message to our subconscious brains. They were able to turn this negative into a positive just by changing the wording. [21:34] Framing is at the heart of the concept of loss aversion, which was the focus of episode 9. [21:48] Framing something as a loss is more likely to get someone to take an action than framing it as a gain. [21:59] The motivation of a loss is twice as powerful as the motivation of a gain. This is also called Prospect Theory. [22:58] Examples of framing coming into play. A food labeled as 90% fat free is more attractive than one labeled as 10% fat. [23:22] This is actually saying the same thing, but the way it is framed or what we hear makes one option sound better than the other. [24:09] Last week, I talked about the US open. Saying “Serena lost” has a different connotation than saying “Osaka won.” [24:52] The frame of our story and our experiences shapes the world that we live in. Framing is about what we say and who we say it to. [25:47] When talking to clients, I focus on “considering the ripples.” [27:36] Tversky did a test on his colleagues at Harvard medical school, having them read statistics about two treatment options for lung cancer – surgery or radiation. [28:35] People choose options that are framed in a positive light. [29:26] One other fantastic example of framing from Tversky and Kahneman is called the “Asian disease problem.” [31:42] The principal in this story is called OPTIMISM BIAS, and it will be a topic of a future podcast. [32:22] The three different categories of framing: Risky choice, attribute framing, and goal framing. [34:18] . Have you ever heard commercials for Chevron with Techron? We assume that Techron is something valuable, but it's actually a name that Chevron made up. [35:33] Think back to episode 11 on Anchoring and Adjustment, when I asked you if there are more or less than 10,000 emperor penguins in Antarctica. The same way your subconscious assumes I must know something about populations, your brain assumes brands must know something more about gas. [36:56] Ford calls itself "America's best-selling brand". That's actually an empty claim that sounds good. Yet, it means something to your brain. [38:06] An example about “AVG DAY CARE”. Is this a good name? [41:21] Next week I'm going to dig into the science of choosing the right numbers and how to use statistics in your messaging. [41:48] If your toothpaste is recommended by 4 out of 5 dentists, does that mean 1 in 5 dentists don't recommend that toothpaste? [42:56] Some of the most misleading terms in real estate and what they mean. Cozy mean small. Charming means old. Convenient location means loud. Etc. [44:25] This is also getting into the concept of PRIMING – which is going to be the topic of episode 18. [44:41] The way you explain something sets an expectation and can impact the way someone feels about the whole experience. [46:05] All the adjectives included into a description could be considered the frame. [49:08] When I worked at the credit union our biggest competitor claimed they were “a member owned, not for profit credit union” even though, that is basically the definition of a credit union. [55:26] Next week, episode 17, is taking framing a step further, into the best ways to display numbers, when you should use each one, and more. Thanks for listening. Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Android. If you like what you heard, please leave a review on iTunes and share what you liked about the show. Links and Resources: Episode 9 Behavioral Economics Foundations: Loss Aversion Episode 11 Behavioral Economics Foundations: Anchoring and Adjustment Episode 12 Behavioral Economics Foundations: Relativity Episode 14 Behavioral Economics Foundations: Scarcity Episode 15 Behavioral Economics Foundations: Availability Difficult Happens Episode 29 Why your subconscious is the Real Boss with Melina Palmer Cinematic Syndicate 52 Card Media Jennifer Findlay Portraits The 10 Behavioral Economics Concepts You Need To Know (And How To Apply Them) Episode 8 What is Value? Episode 2 The Top 5 Wording Mistakes Businesses Make Prospect Theory: An Analysis of Decision under Risk Thinking Fast and Slow Episode 7 Change Management (It’s Still Not About The Cookie) All Frames Are Not Created Equal: A Typology and Critical Analysis of Framing Effects 10 Tips Gas Stations Don't Want You to Know America’s best-selling car brand is not American ‘Cozy’ or Tiny? How to Decode Real Estate Ads

Difficult conversations as an opportunity?Challenge as an opportunity? Listen as Lara describes the context of conflict. She discusses how the components of assumption, judgment and expectation lead to a reaction.Tune in to the Body’s SignalWhat is the significance of the physical reaction to an impending conflict? Hear Lara describe the mental and physical connection between emotions and conflict.Two TriggersAn emotional trigger can make people think of a violent event. Rather Lara focuses on triggered reactions in conflict situations. Listen as Lara discusses how triggered reactions that are our habits and patterns, can result in negative outcomes.Desire PathsHear Lara illustrate the importance of Desire paths and the connection to our own emotional patterns. She discusses the connection between reactions and our own emotional connections and past.Raising self-awareness in order to be preparedWhat does self-awareness have to do with assumptions and preparation for a conflict? The seemingly preordained assumption follows with an associated judgment that leads to an expectation. Hear Lara describe how these emotional perspectives are connected and lead us into patterns.After-action reviewHear Lara talk about a realistic methodology in order to assess conflict to improve future situations. After allowing for an emotional cooldown, Lara suggests reflecting on the outcome, what happened before the outcome and what the assumptions were leading up to the situation. And importantly for future improvement, “How would I like to act or react differently next time so that this type of scenario doesn’t happen again?”An Example of Personal ConflictListen as Lara provides an example of a couple having difficulty in their relationship and what she suggests in order to better improve their situation. Communication and reflection provide two of the key ways to improve the situation. Hear Lara describe how the individuals in this situation can improve their relationship. Is curiosity important in this situation? Lara says yes, hear why.After Action ReviewIn conflict, but not having a conflict? What are the signals in your own body that tell you something is wrong? Join in as Lara describes protective emotions that signal the presence of conflict.Conflict Personality TypesHear Lara describe four of the main different conflict personality types and how these personality types can show up actively and passively during a conflict.Listen as Lara gives examples and describes at length these four conflict personality types: the Pleaser-Fixer, the Victim-Blamer, the Perfectionist-Controller, and the Innocent-Avoider. Learn how each of these affects conflict and communication in interpersonal scenarios.Self-Reflection and AwarenessListen to Lara discuss how recognizing your own conflict personality type can help you reflect in order to improve communication in future conflict situations.Deconstruction of Conflict – Communicating in the Emotional LanguageHow do you feel? Lara emphasizes the connection between learning and communicating. She describes the three main ways that people learn as kinesthetically, auditorily and doing. And then she connects these elements to demonstrate how to improve communication and emotional interactions based on these learning preferences.Avoiding EscalationIs it as simple as going outside or taking a walk? Lara offers some simple advice to help couples improve communication.About Lara CurrieLara Currie is an interpersonal conflict resolution specialist with over 25 years of experience in high conflict positions. Author of the book “Difficult Happens”, Lara has a unique perspective assisting business owners and professionals improve interpersonal relationships in the workplace in order to best achieve a client’s goals and business objectives. She has a passion for empowering individuals to create positive and profound connections in order to live with less stress to ensure the best success.Her understanding of interpersonal dynamics in difficult situations enables her clients to better navigate tumultuous situations with curiosity and self-reflection that allow clients to Prepare for, Recognize and Navigate difficult people and topics.Links and How to contact Lara CurrieBooks by the Author: Currie, L. (2017). Difficult Happens. More information: https://laracurrie.com/More info:Web - https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz - http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/

Difficult conversations as an opportunity?Challenge as an opportunity? Listen as Lara describes the context of conflict. She discusses how the components of assumption, judgment and expectation lead to a reaction.Tune in to the Body’s SignalWhat is the significance of the physical reaction to an impending conflict? Hear Lara describe the mental and physical connection between emotions and conflict.Two TriggersAn emotional trigger can make people think of a violent event. Rather Lara focuses on triggered reactions in conflict situations. Listen as Lara discusses how triggered reactions that are our habits and patterns, can result in negative outcomes.Desire PathsHear Lara illustrate the importance of Desire paths and the connection to our own emotional patterns. She discusses the connection between reactions and our own emotional connections and past.Raising self-awareness in order to be preparedWhat does self-awareness have to do with assumptions and preparation for a conflict? The seemingly preordained assumption follows with an associated judgment that leads to an expectation. Hear Lara describe how these emotional perspectives are connected and lead us into patterns.After-action reviewHear Lara talk about a realistic methodology in order to assess conflict to improve future situations. After allowing for an emotional cooldown, Lara suggests reflecting on the outcome, what happened before the outcome and what the assumptions were leading up to the situation. And importantly for future improvement, “How would I like to act or react differently next time so that this type of scenario doesn’t happen again?”An Example of Personal ConflictListen as Lara provides an example of a couple having difficulty in their relationship and what she suggests in order to better improve their situation. Communication and reflection provide two of the key ways to improve the situation. Hear Lara describe how the individuals in this situation can improve their relationship. Is curiosity important in this situation? Lara says yes, hear why.After Action ReviewIn conflict, but not having a conflict? What are the signals in your own body that tell you something is wrong? Join in as Lara describes protective emotions that signal the presence of conflict.Conflict Personality TypesHear Lara describe four of the main different conflict personality types and how these personality types can show up actively and passively during a conflict.Listen as Lara gives examples and describes at length these four conflict personality types: the Pleaser-Fixer, the Victim-Blamer, the Perfectionist-Controller, and the Innocent-Avoider. Learn how each of these affects conflict and communication in interpersonal scenarios.Self-Reflection and AwarenessListen to Lara discuss how recognizing your own conflict personality type can help you reflect in order to improve communication in future conflict situations.Deconstruction of Conflict – Communicating in the Emotional LanguageHow do you feel? Lara emphasizes the connection between learning and communicating. She describes the three main ways that people learn as kinesthetically, auditorily and doing. And then she connects these elements to demonstrate how to improve communication and emotional interactions based on these learning preferences.Avoiding EscalationIs it as simple as going outside or taking a walk? Lara offers some simple advice to help couples improve communication.About Lara CurrieLara Currie is an interpersonal conflict resolution specialist with over 25 years of experience in high conflict positions. Author of the book “Difficult Happens”, Lara has a unique perspective assisting business owners and professionals improve interpersonal relationships in the workplace in order to best achieve a client’s goals and business objectives. She has a passion for empowering individuals to create positive and profound connections in order to live with less stress to ensure the best success.Her understanding of interpersonal dynamics in difficult situations enables her clients to better navigate tumultuous situations with curiosity and self-reflection that allow clients to Prepare for, Recognize and Navigate difficult people and topics.Links and How to contact Lara CurrieBooks by the Author: Currie, L. (2017). Difficult Happens. More information: https://laracurrie.com/More info:Web - https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz - http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/

Difficult conversations as an opportunity? Challenge as an opportunity? Listen as Lara describes the context of conflict. She discusses how the components of assumption, judgment and expectation lead to a reaction. Tune in to the Body's Signal What is the significance of the physical reaction to an impending conflict? Hear Lara describe the mental and physical connection between emotions and conflict. Two Triggers An emotional trigger can make people think of a violent event. Rather Lara focuses on triggered reactions in conflict situations. Listen as Lara discusses how triggered reactions that are our habits and patterns, can result in negative outcomes. Desire Paths Hear Lara illustrate the importance of Desire paths and the connection to our own emotional patterns. She discusses the connection between reactions and our own emotional connections and past. Raising self-awareness in order to be prepared What does self-awareness have to do with assumptions and preparation for a conflict? The seemingly preordained assumption follows with an associated judgment that leads to an expectation. Hear Lara describe how these emotional perspectives are connected and lead us into patterns. After-action review Hear Lara talk about a realistic methodology in order to assess conflict to improve future situations. After allowing for an emotional cooldown, Lara suggests reflecting on the outcome, what happened before the outcome and what the assumptions were leading up to the situation. And importantly for future improvement, “How would I like to act or react differently next time so that this type of scenario doesn't happen again?” An Example of Personal Conflict Listen as Lara provides an example of a couple having difficulty in their relationship and what she suggests in order to better improve their situation. Communication and reflection provide two of the key ways to improve the situation. Hear Lara describe how the individuals in this situation can improve their relationship. Is curiosity important in this situation? Lara says yes, hear why. After Action Review In conflict, but not having a conflict? What are the signals in your own body that tell you something is wrong? Join in as Lara describes protective emotions that signal the presence of conflict. Conflict Personality Types Hear Lara describe four of the main different conflict personality types and how these personality types can show up actively and passively during a conflict. Listen as Lara gives examples and describes at length these four conflict personality types: the Pleaser-Fixer, the Victim-Blamer, the Perfectionist-Controller, and the Innocent-Avoider. Learn how each of these affects conflict and communication in interpersonal scenarios. Self-Reflection and Awareness Listen to Lara discuss how recognizing your own conflict personality type can help you reflect in order to improve communication in future conflict situations. Deconstruction of Conflict – Communicating in the Emotional Language How do you feel? Lara emphasizes the connection between learning and communicating. She describes the three main ways that people learn as kinesthetically, auditorily and doing. And then she connects these elements to demonstrate how to improve communication and emotional interactions based on these learning preferences. Avoiding Escalation Is it as simple as going outside or taking a walk? Lara offers some simple advice to help couples improve communication. About Lara Currie Lara Currie is an interpersonal conflict resolution specialist with over 25 years of experience in high conflict positions. Author of the book “Difficult Happens”, Lara has a unique perspective assisting business owners and professionals improve interpersonal relationships in the workplace in order to best achieve a client's goals and business objectives. She has a passion for empowering individuals to create positive and profound connections in order to live with less stress to ensure the best success. Her understanding of interpersonal dynamics in difficult situations enables her clients to better navigate tumultuous situations with curiosity and self-reflection that allow clients to Prepare for, Recognize and Navigate difficult people and topics. Links and How to contact Lara Currie Books by the Author: Currie, L. (2017). Difficult Happens. More information: https://laracurrie.com/ More info: Web - https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/ Sex Health Quiz - http://sexhealthquiz.com/ If you're enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcast Better Sex with Jessa Zimmerman https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/More info and resources: How Big a Problem is Your Sex Life? Quiz – https://www.sexlifequiz.com The Course – https://www.intimacywithease.com The Book – https://www.sexwithoutstress.com Podcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.com Access the Free webinar: How to make sex easy and fun for both of you: https://intimacywithease.com/masterclass Secret Podcast for the Higher Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/hdppodcast Secret Podcast for the Lower Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/ldppodcast

On today’s episode you’ll meet Lara Currie, an absolute rockstar of a woman who spends her time dealing with the stuff many of us avoid...uncomfortable conversations, broken boundaries, challenging relationships, and conflicts of all shapes & sizes. Grab a pen & journal because her insights are spot on if you’ve even found yourself feeling challenged by not-so-easy relationships & conversations! Lara Currie is a coach, speaker, and the author of “Difficult Happens”, who works with professionals in high-stakes, high-stress, purpose driven fields. As a graduate of Seattle University with over 25 years of experience in high conflict positions, she has a unique and intuitive understanding of why people act and react the way they do. During the years she worked as an investigative journalist, private-investigator and court appointed child advocate, she studied how working with certain ‘personalities’ and communication dynamics of people, could foster or disrupt the workings of the group at large and prevent the group from staying on mission. She is passionate about helping business owners communicate effectively, make honest and meaningful connections, live with less stress and anxiety, and establish strong boundaries, which will free them to fulfill their businesses mission and achieve their client goals. --- Want a FREE DOWNLOAD of the daily planning tool we live & swear by? Sign up at the link below and the Quad Daily Planner will land in your inbox straight away. http://eepurl.com/dfSXRP --- To connect with Lara Currie visit: Website Instagram Facebook To connect with Hilary Johnson & Hatch Tribe: Website Members Circle Instagram Facebook

Conflict is inevitable. But having the skills to identify, navigate and avoid conflict can ease the stress of working with clients or team members. Shelli interviews Lara Currie, communications expert and CEO of Difficult Happens. Lara serves those working in high stress, high stakes and purpose driven fields understand conflict and get better communication skills. Lara and Shelli discuss common team conflicts, and how to manage accountability, boundaries and breaches - not only among your team, but with clients as well. Lara also has some great insights about working with millennials and soul-sucking clients, and how you can improve the communication on your team and within your client and customer base. Grab the free download: "12 Ways to Motivate your Team without a Pay Raise" and join the BizChix Community! Connect With Lara Currie: Website Get Lara’s Free Resource - 10 Tips for Dealing with Difficult Clients Difficult Happens Podcast Podcast Episodes on Millennials Books or Tools or Events Mentioned: Difficult Happens: Effective Communication for Bosses, by Lara Currie   Work with Shelli: One Day Mastermind EliteChix Mastermind Strategy Session Work With Natalie: One Day Mastermind CEOCHIX Mastermind ProfitChix Mastermind Strategy Session This episode was first published at BizChix.com/team16. Listen to our sister podcast, BizChix, on your app or at http://bizchix.com. Join the BixChix Community here.

Within 'difficult' is our greatest opportunity for growth and understanding. -Lara Currie How do you handle conflict? Conflict is a fact of life—when everyone is the same and no one is challenged, nothing changes and nobody learns or grows. It's an easy concept to understand, but a more complicated one to put into practice. Many of us see any sort of confrontation as being adversarial, and will do pretty much anything to avoid having those difficult conversations. That's an unhealthy habit for anyone, but particularly for entrepreneurs and small business owners! When the buck stops with you, you need to develop those communication skills to help achieve satisfactory resolutions for all parties. To help us identify and work past our triggers when it comes to conflict and difficult communication, we're joined this week by Lara Currie: coach, speaker, and the author of Difficult Happens. With over 25 years of experience in high conflict positions, she has a unique and intuitive understanding of why people act—and react—the way they do. She is passionate about helping business owners make honest and meaningful connections, live with less stress and anxiety, and establish strong boundaries. We are all very unique, but with a theme. We bring our own history to any conversation, any interaction, and along with that our expectations and our assumptions. In this episode, we discuss: reactionary stances and the compulsion to defend ourselves common difficult conversations small business owners encounter different styles of handling conflicts the emotions we tend to bring to difficult conversations and how to keep them in check why we should seek out difficult situations how to prevent a difficult conversation from escalating tips on preventing (not avoiding!) conflict and stress Lara's recommendations for those who struggle with boundaries in their business Again, conflict is a fact of life. Hopefully this episode helps you to stop avoiding and start conquering it. Resources: Lara's website: laracurrie.com Virtual Lunch with Lara Lara's podcast, Difficult Happens ~ Effective Communication for Bosses Lara on Facebook and Instagram Difficult Happens: How Triggers Boundaries & Emotions Impact You Every Day on Amazon The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell How do you tend to act, and react, when faced with conflict? Let's talk it out in Businessese HQ.

In this episode of The Wellthy Boss Show, I interview communication specialist Lara Currie. Lara Currie is the author of Difficult Happens and a coach, who works with professionals in high-stakes, high-stress, purpose driven fields. With over 25 years’ experience in high conflict professions, as well as personal life experience, she has a unique and […] The post Navigating Difficult Conversations w/ Lara Currie appeared first on Wellthy Boss.