Podcasts about having hard conversations

In this special episode, I'm joined by Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby—licensed psychologist, marriage and family therapist, and founder of Growing Self Counseling & Coaching—to talk about one of the most challenging dynamics we face as CCPTs: supporting children of divorce while also navigating the emotional needs of their parents. While our clinical work is with the child, we can't ignore the impact of the system around them—and parents are often in crisis themselves. Dr. Lisa shares powerful insight into what parents are really going through during separation and divorce, why most therapists (and parents) are not equipped to handle these transitions well, and what we as CCPTs can do to support families more effectively. We explore how to respond when parents are emotionally dysregulated, how to set boundaries while staying supportive, and why having clear, direct conversations is an act of advocacy for the child. This episode is full of practical, compassionate guidance to help you confidently navigate high-conflict family situations while staying rooted in the CCPT model.  Topic Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction & Welcome to Special Guest Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby 01:20 – Lisa's Background & Specialization in Divorce and Co-Parenting 02:45 – What We Miss: Understanding Parents in Crisis 05:35 – Helping Parents Feel Seen and Supported During Divorce 09:40 – Practical Strategies for Supporting Parents from a Distance 14:30 – Why Most Therapists Aren't Trained for Divorce Recovery 19:10 – The Importance of Referring to the Right Kind of Therapist 22:55 – How the Parent's Functioning Affects the Child's Outcomes 27:45 – Having Hard Conversations with Parents—With Clarity and Grace 32:20 – Applying CCPT Principles to Work with Parents 36:55 – Ideal vs. Actual Self in Parenting: Giving Parents a Path Forward 40:15 – Final Takeaways: The Child's Well-Being Depends on the Parent's PlayTherapyNow.com is my HUB for everything I do! playtherapynow.com. Sign up for my email newsletter, stay ahead with the latest CCPT CEU courses, personalized coaching opportunities and other opportunities you need to thrive in your CCPT practice. If you click one link in these show notes, this is the one to click! If you would like to ask me questions directly, check out www.ccptcollective.com, where I host two weekly Zoom calls filled with advanced CCPT case studies and session reviews, as well as member Q&A. You can take advantage of the two-week free trial to see if the CCPT Collective is right for you. Ask Me Questions: Call ‪(813) 812-5525‬, or email: brenna@thekidcounselor.com Brenna's CCPT Hub: https://www.playtherapynow.com CCPT Collective (online community exclusively for CCPTs): https://www.ccptcollective.com Podcast HQ: https://www.playtherapypodcast.com APT Approved Play Therapy CE courses: https://childcenteredtraining.com Twitter: @thekidcounselor https://twitter.com/thekidcounselor Facebook: https://facebook.com/playtherapypodcast

Send us a textCan a simple act of validation shift our relationships, both personally and professionally? Join me, April Boyd, as I share insights from my facilitator training session on the "Is it Me or Is it Them" podcast. We'll explore why acknowledging emotions is a critical ingredient in creating genuine connections, helping others and avoiding conflict. Whether you're consoling a grieving friend, having a difference of opinion with a colleague, or talking to your partner, understanding the power of validation is key to ensuring everyone feels truly heard and understood. I delve into practical strategies to incorporate this essential tool into your everyday interactions, promising a new level of effective communication and deeper connection.But that's not all! I extend an invitation to a free workshop aimed at helping you get your gifts and ideas into the world.This Saturday at 11 am Eastern, we gather for our first session of the "do-gooders club," a place to share your ideas, get support and ask me any questions about how I've wrote my books, created the Love & Loss Project or grew my private practice. Whether you're dreaming of writing a book, starting a business, or simply spreading kindness when this world needs it most, this session offers encouragement, clarity, and community support. Your ideas hold immense power, and together, we can harness it to make a meaningful impact in the world. Join us to fuel your imagination and contribute to a kinder, gentler world.Have a topic or question you'd love to hear about?Message me and let me know.email april@lovelossproject.comInstagram @with.love.aprilhttps://www.instagram.com/with.love.april/Sign up to get tips & tools sent to your inbox.https://fun-cell-31288.myflodesk.com/ppxzb70s3e Please note: This show is not a replacement for therapy, assessment, treatment or diagnosis. This show is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. See your physician, counsellor or local crisis support centre if neededAll identifying details about the people and the stories shared here are removed to protect confidentiality.

Having HARD Conversations as a Female Leader.This week I'm diving into how I help my clients navigate this is in a grounded, compassionate and heart led way. This episode is the reminder you need to hear this week if you've been avoiding a certain conversation

It's election season here in the U.S, y'all, and we're all trying to navigate the hot topics of the day and how to approach divisive conversations with grace…. and Ashlee Eiland's latest book, Say Good: Speaking Across Hot Topics, Complex Relationships, and Tense Situations, is just what we need right now. The holidays are coming too, and I know that can stir up complicated feelings and family dynamics and all the things. Ashlee is going to be our guide into gracefully walking with people even when we don't agree with them. This is such a needed conversation, and I think you're really going to love this one. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN today to get 10% off your first month. Orgain:  Go to Orgain.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and use code THATSOUNDSFUN for 20% off your order. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/thatsoundsfun. . . . . . If you'd like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . Other topics we cover in today's episode: racial reconciliation, social media, complex relationships, accountability . . . . . NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends. . . . . . Spread the Word. Leave a Rating and Review. It would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify as well. Your ratings and reviews help us spread the word to new friends! And your feedback lets me know how I can better serve you. . . . . . If you liked THIS episode, you LOVE these episodes that speak on the complexity of relationships with people we don't agree with: Unconditional Love with Jonathan Merritt and Dr. James Merritt – Episode 906 Episode 446: David Platt on What We Can Do For Unreached People Groups, Developing Muscles for Having Hard Conversations, and What Should Unify Us vs. What Should Divide Us   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Corinthians 2: Having Hard Conversations

Summary In this episode, host Lou Hargrove discusses the importance of communicating desires and pleasures with your partner. Lou emphasizes the need to first understand and articulate your own desires before expecting others to fulfill them. The conversation explores the thin line between assertion and aggression in communication and the importance of creating a safe space for open dialogue. Building intimacy and trust, having hard conversations, and using 'I' statements and feedback are also discussed. The episode concludes with the reminder to recognize when something needs to change and the importance of understanding your own pleasures and desires. Takeaways Before communicating desires, it is crucial to know and articulate your own desires and pleasures. Communication should be assertive, not aggressive, in order to maintain a healthy relationship. Creating a safe space for open communication is essential for building intimacy and trust. Using 'I' statements and giving feedback can enhance communication and understanding in a relationship. Recognizing when something needs to change and understanding your own pleasures and desires are important for personal growth. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Communicating Desires and Pleasures 00:56 Knowing Your Desires and Pleasures 03:19 Communication: Assertion vs Aggression 04:41 Creating a Safe Space for Communication 06:35 Building Intimacy and Trust 08:02 Having Hard Conversations 10:13 Using 'I' Statements and Giving Feedback 11:33 Recognizing When Something Needs to Change 12:24 Understanding Your Pleasures and Desires 12:54 Conclusion   Listen On  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast   Social Media  Sensual Elevations Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensualelevations Lou Hargrove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louhargrove Red Butterfly Sanctuary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbutterflysanctuary   Website https://rbsanctuary.com

Ever wondered how to voice your concerns without sparking conflict?Even though teachers have credentials to teach and work with students, it is a different skill set to talk effectively with adults.Effective communication with adults, colleagues, and administrators, allows educators to express their concerns without complaining and still maintain relationships, both personally and professionally. And that takes skill building, including naming their fears and hesitations and remembering that they are in a team.So joining us today is Jennifer Abrams, an international educational and communications consultant and a trainer for coaches, teachers, and administrators, to talk about empowering educators through effective communication and dealing with hard conversations.Jennifer also shares the need to balance one's personal development and professional growth, the future of education through a human-centered approach, and why teacher support is essential. There is power in your voice and the support systems around you. So, never shy away from asking for support because that's a path to growth. Here's to your journey as an empowered educator! Stay empowered,JenLet's keep the conversation going! Find me at:Jen Rafferty | Instagram, YouTube, Facebook | LinktreeInstagram: @jenrafferty_Facebook: Empowered Educator Faculty RoomAbout Jennifer:Jennifer Abrams is an international educational and communications consultant for public and independent schools, universities and non-profits. Jennifer trains and coaches teachers, administrators and others on new teacher/employee support, having hard conversations, collaboration skills and being your best adult self at work. In her over two decades at Palo Alto Unified School District (Palo Alto, CA, USA), Jennifer was a high school English teacher, new teacher coach, and professional development facilitator. She left PAUSD in 2012 to start her full time communications consultancy in which she works with schools and organizations around the globe.Jennifer presents at annual North American-based conferences such as Learning Forward, ASCD, NASSP, NAESP, AMLE, ISACS and the New Teacher Center Annual Symposium among others. Internationally, she facilitated with the Teachers' and Principals' Centers for International School Leadership (TTC and PTC) and presents with EARCOS, NESA, ECIS, AISA, AMISA, CEESA and Tri-Association, and consults with schools across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, South America and Canada. Jennifer's publications include Having Hard Conversations, The Multigenerational Workplace: Communicating, Collaborating & Creating Community and Hard Conversations Unpacked - the Whos, the Whens and the What Ifs, Swimming in the Deep End: Four Foundational Skills for Leading Successful School Initiatives, and her newest book, Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Work. Jennifer has been recognized as one of "21 Women All K-12 Educators Need to Know" by Education Week's 'Finding Common Ground' blog. She considers herself a "voice coach," helping others learn how to best use their voices - be it collaborating on a team, presenting in front of a group, coaching a colleague, supervising an employee.  Connect with Jennifer:Website: www.jenniferabrams.comIG: @jenniferbethabramsX: @jenniferabramsLinkedIn

Katie Trent, a licensed clinical social worker, and author, sits down with Ashley to discuss the importance of intentional discipleship and the need for parents to take an active role in equipping and empowering their children to face the challenges of the world. Katie provides practical strategies for having hard conversations, teaching biblical truths, and connecting with children through activities. She highlights the significance of building strong relationships and nurturing the unique potential within each child. Katie also offers suggestions for incorporating discipleship into daily routines. She encourages parents that it is never too late to start or strengthen the discipleship journey with their children. ----------------- For all links mentioned in the episode and more: https://linktr.ee/nakedmarriage ----------------- Takeaways Intentional discipleship is crucial for equipping children to face the challenges of the world. Parents should have hard conversations with their children and teach them biblical truths. Activities and practical connections can help children understand and apply God's answers. Building strong relationships is essential for effective discipleship. Discipleship can be incorporated into daily routines and does not require excessive time. It is never too late to start or strengthen the discipleship journey with children. ----------------- Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background of Katie Trent 01:55 The Importance of Discipleship in Families 03:47 Having Hard Conversations and Teaching Biblical Truths 06:12 Connecting and Teaching God's Answers through Activities 08:26 Building Strong Relationships for Effective Discipleship 10:47 Discovering the Depths of Children and Nurturing Their Potential 13:11 The Difference Between Behavior Modification and Life Transformation 16:58 Overcoming Time Constraints and Incorporating Discipleship into Daily Routines 21:31 Starting Discipleship at Any Age and Repairing Relationships 25:32 Fun Dad Joke and Fascinating Fact 27:59 Closing Remarks and Contact Information Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Redefining Success for the Neurodivergent   Jen and I discuss the concept of success and how it is often measured by neurotypical norms. We challenge these measures, and explore alternative ways to define and measure success for the neurodivergent. We emphasize the importance of authenticity, having hard conversations, and embracing imperfection. We also discuss the value of uncertainty and not knowing, and how it can lead to creativity and growth. We invite you to redefine success on your own terms and find joy and fulfillment in your own unique journeys. it.   CO-HOST Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC   HIGHLIGHTS The conversation explores the concept of uncertainty and its relationship with creativity. It emphasizes the idea that uncertainty can be a space for endless possibilities and encourages embracing the uncomfortable and the unknown.   Takeaways   ·         Success can be measured in ways that go beyond traditional measures, such as productivity and achievements. ·         Authenticity and the ability to have hard conversations are important aspects of success. ·         Embracing imperfection and being okay with not knowing are key to personal growth and creativity. ·         Success can be defined on an individual level, based on personal values and priorities. Uncertainty can be a creative space where anything can happen. ·         Embracing uncertainty allows for exploration and new opportunities. ·         Being comfortable with uncertainty can lead to personal growth and development.   Chapters These will need to be slightly adjusted since the introduction is not calculated into this   00:00 Introduction and Thanksgiving Dilemma 01:44 Defining Success and Productivity 02:57 Measuring Success by Making Others Feel Safe 03:52 Challenging Traditional Measures of Success 06:10 Authenticity and Success 07:32 Having Hard Conversations 08:15 Process Over Content 09:57 Accepting Imperfection and Procrastination 11:43 Navigating Difficult Conversations 13:54 Unconditional Love and Boundaries 15:41 Measuring Success in Relationships 17:42 Being Messy and Imperfect 19:32 Embracing Uncertainty and Not Knowing 37:11 Embracing Uncertainty PODCAST HOST Patricia was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, but is now exclusively providing coaching. She knows what it's like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller.  Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), then learning she is AuDHD with a PDA profile helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-compassion.  She created the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive to help other neurodivergent folks know that they aren't alone, and that having a brain that is wired differently comes with amazing gifts, and some challenges.  Patricia works online globally working individually with people, and she teaches Online Courses for HSPs that focus on understanding what it means to be an HSP, self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors you   CO-HOST BIO Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC has been a psychotherapist for 20 years. She specializes in helping Highly Sensitive People thrive in love, work, and parenting Highly Sensitive Children. Jen is passionate about using mindfulness and compassion-based approaches to ameliorate human suffering.   LINKS   Jen's Links   Email: Jen@heartfulnessconsulting.com   Jen's website: https://heartfulnessconsulting.com/   Patricia's Links   HSP Online Course--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/ Receive the top 10 most downloaded episodes of the podcast-- https://www.subscribepage.com/e6z6e6   Sign up for the Newsletter-- https://www.subscribepage.com/y0l7d4   To write a review in itunes: click on this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unapologetically-sensitive/id1440433481?mt=2 select “listen on Apple Podcasts” chose “open in itunes” choose “ratings and reviews” click to rate the number of starts click “write a review” Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657/ Closed/Private Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099705880047619/ Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallysensitive/ Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber Tik Tok--https://www.tiktok.com/@unapologeticallysensitiv e-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com

LIKE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE! Ash and Cort are back with another hard hitting episode "Having Hard Conversations" Listen as they share what's in their diet. Lately they've been binging feel good documentaries and comedy specials. "This what I heard" segment touches on a cousin of the show's recent relationship revelation and find out which Houston restauranteurs are headed to divorce. All in all, this episode was created to showcase how hard conversations have helped them to build trust, express vulnerability and strengthen their bond. Listen to HoodxHolistic Podcast on all streaming platforms. Follow /@HoodxHolistic Podcast on IG. The lovely host can be found on across all platforms @/theashleytierra (Ash) and @/theceefooddiet (Cort) THANKS FOR TAPPING IN!!!!!

Teacher's - Have you ever had a disruptive student? If so, how did you handle this situation? And if you're a student, have you ever had a teacher you wanted to divorce? Having Hard Conversations by Jennifer Abrams is our guest today and I've asked her to talk about how to navigate uncomfortable conversations in our studios. Jennifer is a communications expert, keynote speaker, facilitator and author. About Darien Gold ~  https://www.dariengold.comMusic credits ~ Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer Email: mayerranchrecordings@gmail.comAbout Jennifer Abrams ~ https://jenniferabrams.comSupport the show

Sergeant Mike Harris sits down to guide us through how online sex crimes against children has changed over the years, ways in which we can start having honest and prevention based conversations with the kids in our lives, and the impact that time and space has on how our stories develop. Believing a survivor is not just about believing their first out cry, it is knowing that their story will change and over time. It is our duty as the listener to continue to believe them through every adaptation, and Mike is here to ground us in how that reality tends to play out.  Mike has been in law enforcement since 1979. He worked patrol SWAT, undercover narcotics, canine and in '91, he started working in crimes against children. In '96, he ventured into the online side of things and started using technology to lure sexual predators away from children online. He's been working as a detective against child online sex crimes for decades and was the creator of CHEEZO, a police unit focused on tracking predators, educating children on what to look out for and providing resources for parents. Resources for Online Safetyhttps://www.commonsensemedia.org/https://protectyoungeyes.com/

    Formerly a high school English teacher and a new teacher coach in Palo Alto Unified School District (Palo Alto, CA), Jennifer Abrams is currently a communications consultant and author who works with educators and others on new teacher and employee support, being generationally savvy, effective collaboration skills, having hard conversations and creating identity safe workplaces.    Jennifer's publications include Having Hard Conversations, The Multigenerational Workplace: Communicate, Collaborate & Create Community, Hard Conversations Unpacked - the Whos, Whens and What Ifs, and Swimming in the Deep End: Four Foundational Skills for Leading Successful School Initiatives.  Her newest book is Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Work.       Show Highlights 4) Let's dig into one of the facets you wrote about in this book that seems to be particularly important to develop during the time of quiet quitting and teacher recruitment and retention - building resiliency - tell me about what your take is on this important skill to buil Help leaders, adults and educators “grow up at work and play nice” to communicate effectively and support each other.  The professional credential we all need to start with and achieve. Five facets to stretch curriculum and your learning edges.  Suspend certainty and stop extinguishing better ideas being offered by your learning community. Tips to create a level of professionalism and “healthy hygiene” where everyone takes responsibility for their contributions. The umbrella book you need to have on your bookshelf.    “The concept of adult development is something we don't focus on in schools. We have child development, we have their curriculum. We know where you're supposed to move vertically over through the grades. And this concept of adults developing isn't a piece of what we think we should be doing because we're already cooked.” -Jennifer Abrams   Get the episode transcript here! Jennifer's Resources & Contact Info: Website: Jennifer Abrams Twitter Linkedin Instagram Facebook Books:www.miravia.com/products/stretching-your-learning-edges-growing-up-at-work/ Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership.   Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today! Apply to the Mastermind The mastermind is changing the landscape of professional development for school leaders.    100% of our members agree that the mastermind is the #1 way they grow their leadership skills.   Apply to the mastermind today!   SHOW SPONSORS: HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard's online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at http://hgse.me/leader.   TEACHFX How much student talk happened today? When classrooms come alive with conversation, learning improves, students feel a sense of belonging, and teachers feel inspired.  The TeachFX instructional coaching app gives teachers powerful insights into their student talk, student engagement, and classroom conversation.  With TeachFX, teachers see how much student talk happened, the moments of students sharing their brilliance, and the questions that got students talking.Learn how to pilot TeachFX with your teachers.  Visit: teachfx.com/betterleaders   ORGANIZED BINDER Why do students struggle? I'd argue that they lack access to quality instruction, but think about it. That's totally out of their control. What if there was something we could teach kids there was something within their control that would help them be successful in every class? It's not a magic pill or a figment of your imagination.    When students internalize Executive Functioning Skills they succeed.  Check out the new self-paced online course brought to you by OB that shows teachers how to equip their students with executive functioning skills.    Learn more at organizedbinder.com/go   Copyright © 2023 Twelve Practices LLC      

About Jennifer Abrams Formerly a high school English teacher and a new teacher coach in Palo Alto Unified School District (Palo Alto, CA, USA), Jennifer Abrams is currently a communications consultant and author who works with educators and others on leadership development at all levels, effective collaboration skills, having hard conversations and creating identity safe workplaces. Jennifer's publications include Having Hard Conversations, The Multigenerational Workplace: Communicate, Collaborate & Create Community, Hard Conversations Unpacked: the Whos, Whens and What Ifs, and Swimming in the Deep End: Four Foundational Skills for Leading Successful School Initiatives. Her newest book, and the focus of this episode, is Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Work. Jennifer shares her work in other mediums as a featured columnist on growth and change for Learning Forward's The Learning Professional journal as well as contributing to The International Educator (TIE) focusing her writing on adult development and collaboration skills. Jennifer has been invited to keynote, facilitate and coach at schools and conferences worldwide and is honored to have been named one of the “18 Women All K-12 Educators Should Know,” by Education Week's ‘Finding Common Ground'' blog. More about Jennifer's work can be found at her website, www.jenniferabrams.com. and on Twitter @jenniferabrams. What You'll Find in this Podcast Episode with Jennifer Abrams Jennifer starts with the fact that “we speak to” being lifelong learners, but are we really living up to that? What if we developed ourselves in ways that allowed us to respond rather than react? Listen to what she says about the typical response to feedback. Joe asked why we have such trouble with a learning culture. Jennifer's response is profound--time, being “done” as a learner, school leaders assuming that the adult is already good enough. You have to hear what she says about the difference between how teachers are given prep periods but not reflection periods. T.J. asked about why educators often become defensive when given feedback or asked to make a change. Jennifer puts it simply: the system is not designed that way. We don't have the apprenticeship-style learning that would induct us into the profession as a learner. Jennifer talks about resiliency as working on our own emotional and psychological hygiene. Don't miss what she says about Pigpen and how people can bring in a lot of dust. Education is complex. Listen to what she says about shifting from “teacher of record” to “a space of learning” and how it can have a huge void. You want to know how to use the tool she describes to get people to check their energy when we start a meeting. Jennifer follows Shane Parrish at Farnam Street. She also studies Jennifer Garvey Berger, Cultivating Leadership for adult learners. Pay attention to her leadership check-in questions that gauge relationship health, but can work well with a team. Jennifer wants to learn how to cook better. She wants to feel free to fail. Powerful statement. Three things to do to learn and grow as a leader: Find a conference and attend as a learner. Find a conference and apply to co-present with someone. If you're interested in someone's work, find them. Reach out to them. Jennifer reveals that she has a cognitive crush on Peter Block, author of The Answer to How is Yes. Lastly, Jennifer reminds us that you can get things done. Just go forth and do it. Let us know if there's a guest who you want us to have on the show by leaving a comment below or by contacting us at contact@theschoolhouse302.com. And don't miss our leadership content updates every week by subscribing on the site. We can't wait to hear from you. Joe & T.J.

Jennifer Abrams is an international educational and communications consultant for public and independent schools, universities and non-profits. Jennifer trains and coaches teachers, administrators and others on new teacher/employee support, having hard conversations, collaboration skills and being your best adult self at work. Jennifer's publications include Having Hard Conversations, The Multigenerational Workplace: Communicating, Collaborating & Creating Community and Hard Conversations Unpacked – the Whos, the Whens and the What Ifs, Swimming in the Deep End: Four Foundational Skills for Leading Successful School Initiatives, and her newest book, Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Work. . Connect with Jennifer: https://jenniferabrams.com/ . Connect with Hunter: https://linktr.ee/edessentials --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edessentials/support

In today's episode, Jennifer Abrams and I unpack her latest book Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing Up at Work. We take an in-depth dive into the 5 facets of personal and professional growth as outlined in her book. We discuss how these 5 facets apply to our improvement as an individual and as a workplace colleague in order to be able to show up as our best self with consistency both personally and professionally. As well, we also look at how the best leaders continually plant the seeds for adult development in their organizations in order to promote deeper well-being and productivity in the workplace. This is a thought-provoking discussion that will help all leaders to reflect more deeply on their role and responsibilities.  Jennifer Abrams for a part 2 of a conversation that began in September of 2022.  Jennifer is an international educational and communications consultant for public and independent schools, universities and non-profits.  Jennifer's publications include Having Hard Conversations, The Multigenerational Workplace: Communicating, Collaborating & Creating Community and Hard Conversations Unpacked – the Whos, the Whens and the What Ifs, Swimming in the Deep End: Four Foundational Skills for Leading Successful School Initiatives, and her newest book, Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Work.Hope you can share this episode with anyone who you feel will benefit from listening. Thanks folks. Connect With JenWebsiteTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookPrevious Episode with Jennifer Abrams

I'm joined today by Jennifer Abrams, an international educational and communications consultant for public and independent schools, universities and non-profits. Jennifer's publications include Having Hard Conversations, The Multigenerational Workplace: Communicating, Collaborating & Creating Community and Hard Conversations Unpacked – the Whos, the Whens and the What Ifs, Swimming in the Deep End: Four Foundational Skills for Leading Successful School Initiatives, and her newest book, Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Work.My original intention for having this conversation with Jen was to discuss her particular latest book, Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing Up at Work. My hope was to take a dive into her work through the lens of her writing but to also discuss her role as a consultant and the work she does training leaders to bring out the best in their organizationsAs we started this conversation off, we discussed early experiences in Jenn's life and the major lessons learned that ultimately propelled her on to doing the work she now does in the world. We took a few unexpected turns in this conversation that helped to better frame up Jen's life and work.As we moved deeper into our discussion, the themes of well-being, authenticity, self-reflection, and vulnerability came alive which helped to provide even more context for the journey Jen has been on and why the work she does matters so much to her. I appreciate the honest nature of this conversation and the way Jen models what it means to stand in her own truth. We agreed that this is really a part 1 to our conversation and have committed ourselves to recording part 2 in later October. We will dive deeply into her latest book: Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing Up at Work in our next conversation which will no doubt strongly connect to the previous books she has written as well. It was an honor to have this conversation with Jen. I hope you find value in our discussion today and share this episode with anyone who you feel will benefit from listening to it.Connect With JenWebsite: https://jenniferabrams.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenniferabramsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferbethabrams/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-abrams-439176Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.abrams.50

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, you'll hear L3 Leadership Founder, Doug Smith, share on the subject, "How to Have Hard Conversations."About Doug:  Doug Smith is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission and Founder and CEO of L3 Leadership. He is the author of his eBook, “Making the Most of Mentoring”, a step by step guide to help you build and cultivate relationships with mentors. He blogs at dougsmithlive.com, he is host of the L3 Leadership podcast, and he is a sought after public speaker. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Laura, who currently works as an Account Executive at Ivalua. Together, they love family, personal growth, travel, working out, and serving others.4 Key Takeaways: Doug shares his journey in learning how to have hard conversations. He talks about the ground rules everyone needs to agree on before having hard conversations. He walks listeners through the 7 steps he uses to have hard conversations. Doug shares how to recognize when you need to have a hard conversation with somebody.Quotes From the Episode:“In Matthew 18, Jesus sets up a process of having hard conversations.”“We go to people, not behind their backs.”“We have honest, hard, and awkward conversations all the time.”“We don't let things linger.”“Learn and know that everybody communicates differently and we will respond accordingly.”Resources Mentioned:Changes that Heal by Dr. Henry Cloud (affiliate link)Future Forward ChurchesPittsburgh Property ShowcasePredictive Index Personality TestConnect with Doug:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram

Formerly a high school English teacher and a new teacher coach in Palo Alto Unified School District (Palo Alto, CA), Jennifer Abrams is currently a communications consultant and author who works with educators and others on new teacher and employee support, being generationally savvy, effective collaboration skills, having hard conversations and creating identity safe workplaces.    Jennifer's publications include Having Hard Conversations, The Multigenerational Workplace: Communicate, Collaborate & Create Community, Hard Conversations Unpacked - the Whos, Whens and What Ifs, and Swimming in the Deep End: Four Foundational Skills for Leading Successful School Initiatives.  Her newest book is Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Work.     Jennifer shares her work in other mediums as a featured columnist on growth and change for Learning Forward's The Learning Professional journal as well as contributing to The International Educator (TIE) focusing her writing on adult development and collaboration skills.    Jennifer has been invited to keynote, facilitate and coach at schools and conferences worldwide and is honored to have been named one of the “18 Women All K-12 Educators Should Know,” by Education Week's ‘Finding Common Ground'' blog.  More about Jennifer's work can be found at her website, www.jenniferabrams.com, and on Twitter @jenniferabrams.  Episode Notes: -High school English teacher for 9 years, then a New Teacher Coach, professional developer, Education, and Communications Consultant. -Finding your voice around what matters- her mission -Coaching in its purest sense is I am a thought partner, a cheerleader, a raw fairy godmother, all in service to whatever goal that the people I am working with have, which is to support students. -Can you find your voice in a way that matters, in a humane and growth-producing way? -It is about the development of the other person so that they feel more assured and grounded in how they want to make those changes.  -New teachers need just-in-time training that is ongoing and that is an intentional experience. -There is no one thing that helps to retain new teachers or any teachers. It is more about looking at your context and the challenges that you are facing in your area and saying how might we look at that. How do we go to the balcony to look at things with people? -Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing Up at Work -Purposeful, ongoing support for the development of an adult in a school will be so helpful, and something that needs to be focused on. -Mrs. Kalman, “ Somebody is learning how to be a person by watching you.” -We need to keep growing and developing, we are not done! -We have credentials in how to teach, but we do not have credentials in how to talk to one another. We need to develop our skills in this area: being coaches, being a facilitator, being a team member.  -We need to own our own development. -Changing arenas in education can be a tough road.  -Top 5 things to remember: Your development needs to continue. Grow Yourself! Know your identity and how you see the world differently than others. Know my biases and limitations. Suspend my certainty that I have it the right way. Where can I inquire more? Be quiet. Watch and listen.  How can I be a more effective person in collaboration? How can I build up my skill set to be even more of a value add to my team members? -Find your voice around what matters! -Be quiet: Let people talk! The pause, the pause, the pause! Connect with Jennifer: Twitter:@JenniferAbrams Website: JenniferAbrams.com Email: jennifer@jenniferabrams.com Instagram: @JenniferFAbrams  

In this #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with Jennifer Abrams, author of (among many others) Having Hard Conversations, Swimming in the Deep End, and Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Work! Kim and Jennifer talk about the intersection of coaching and leadership and in particular the power of clarifying conversations. As coaches, and leaders, these conversations are not always easy, but their importance can not be undervalued. If you're looking for strategies to manage these kinds of clarifying conversations in your role, this episode is for you! Jennifer is also featured in our Women Who Lead Certificate Program, and this conversation is like a window into one of the modules within the program - “Handling Difficult Conversations”. Women Who Lead is an 8-module online Certificate Program designed for aspiring and growing leaders, featuring the voices and experience of over 70 successful female leaders from around the world. Women Who Lead will empower you to articulate your leadership potential so that you can overcome the many challenges faced by women seeking leadership positions in the field of education. Registration for our next global cohort opens on the 17th of April and closes on the 1st of May. Find out more, and join the waiting list at edurolearning.com/women today! For more details on this episode > https://coachbetter.tv/episode-156

Jennifer Abrams is a former high school English teacher, who has become a communications consultant and author. Jennifer works with a multitude of people to develop effective collaboration skills, and has written numerous publications including the powerful book ‘Having Hard Conversations'.  Jennifer has been invited to keynote, facilitate and coach at schools and conferences worldwide and has been named one of the “18 Women that All K-12 Educators Should Know,” by the ‘Finding Common Ground'' blog. This episode focuses on ‘hard conversations'.

In her over two decades at Palo Alto Unified School District (Palo Alto, CA, USA), Jennifer was a high school English teacher, new teacher coach, and professional development facilitator. She left PAUSD in 2012 to start her full-time communications consultancy in which she works with schools and organizations across the globe. Jennifer trains and coaches teachers, administrators, and others on new teacher/employee support, having hard conversations, collaboration skills, and being your best adult self at work. Jennifer presents at annual North American-based conferences such as Learning Forward, ASCD, NASSP, NAESP, AMLE, ISACS, and the New Teacher Center Annual Symposium among others. Internationally, she consults with schools across Asia, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, and Canada. Jennifer's publications include Having Hard Conversations, The Multigenerational Workplace: Communicating, Collaborating & Creating Community and Hard Conversations Unpacked – the Whos, the Whens and the What Ifs, Swimming in the Deep End: Four Foundational Skills for Leading Successful School Initiatives, and her newest book, Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Work. Jennifer has been recognized as one of “21 Women All K-12 Educators Need to Know” by Education Week's ‘Finding Common Ground' blog. She considers herself a “voice coach,” helping others learn how to best use their voices – be it collaborating on a team, presenting in front of a group, coaching a colleague, supervising an employee. Connect Twitter-@jenniferabrams Website- www.jenniferabrams.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigedidea/message

Episode #90: Sandeep Dutt in conversation with Jennifer Abrams, an international educational and communications consultant for public and independent schools, universities, and non-profits. Jennifer trains and coaches teachers, administrators, and others on new teacher/employee support, having hard conversations, collaboration skills, and being your best adult self at work. In her over two decades at Palo Alto Unified School District (Palo Alto, CA, USA), Jennifer was a high school English teacher, new teacher coach, and professional development facilitator. She left PAUSD in 2012 to start her full-time communications consultancy, in which she works with schools and organizations across the globe. Jennifer presents at annual North American-based conferences such as Learning Forward, ASCD, NASSP, NAESP, AMLE, ISACS, and the New Teacher Center Annual Symposium. Internationally, she facilitated with the Teachers' and Principals' Centers for International School Leadership (TTC and PTC) and presented with EARCOS, NESA, ECIS, AISA, AASSA, CEESA, and Tri-Association, and consults with schools across Asia, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, and Canada. Jennifer's publications include Having Hard Conversations, The Multigenerational Workplace: Communicating, Collaborating & Creating Community and Hard Conversations Unpacked – the Whos, the Whens and the What Ifs, Swimming in the Deep End: Four Foundational Skills for Leading Successful School Initiatives, and her newest book, Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Work. Jennifer has been recognized as one of “21 Women All K-12 Educators Need to Know” by Education Week's ‘Finding Common Ground' blog. She considers herself a “voice coach,” helping others learn how to best use their voices – be it collaborating on a team, presenting in front of a group, coaching a colleague, supervising an employee. Her website is www.jenniferabrams.com. Her new book, Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Work, is at www.miravia.com. Follow @jenniferabrams on Twitter and @jenniferbethabrams on Instagram. In the show, she shares how she set out to be a grammar teacher and evolved to a Coach for adult learning. She had in her the inherent credentials for communicating efficaciously. Building humane relationships, her work syncs with what Learning Forward India delivers with their Joy Of Learning Program, focusing on self-confidence, resilience, and a happy teacher. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/learningforward/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/learningforward/support

Formerly a high school English teacher and a new teacher coach in Palo Alto Unified School District (Palo Alto, CA, USA), Jennifer Abrams is currently a communications consultant who works with educators and others on new teacher and employee support, being generationally savvy, effective collaboration skills, having hard conversations and creating identity safe workplaces. Jennifer's publications include Having Hard Conversations, The Multigenerational Workplace: Communicate, Collaborate & Create Community, Hard Conversations Unpacked - the Whos, Whens and What Ifs, and Swimming in the Deep End: Four Foundational Skills for Leading Successful School Initiatives.  Her newest book is Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Work. Jennifer has been invited to keynote, facilitate and coach worldwide from the USA to Africa, from Asia to Europe, from Australia to South America,  and she is honored to have been named one of the “18 Women All K-12 Educators Should Know,” by Education Week's ‘Finding Common Ground'' blog.     Show Highlights The book for leaders to participate in each other's development Exploration of markers to learn on how to BE and interact with adults A meaningful verse, pantyhose and a gift for reflective leadership The scariest thing and the 5 facets to help overcome the fear Tips on identifying what you stand for and why it matters Finding bandwidth to deal with disappointment and all the challenges Exploring The SCARF model and  what threatens us about new ideas “Your development isn't an indulgence. You don't have time not to develop yourself. If you don't, you're not going to have as fruitful a life as a Ruckus Maker, as thoughtful of a life, and you won't live in the world with the same amount of ease.”  -Jennifer Abrams   Full Transcript Jennifer Abrams Transcript   Jennifer Abrams' Resources & Contact Info: Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Work Dr. David Rock: Home Jennifer Abrams: Home Twitter LinkedIn Facebook   Looking for more? Read The Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap Join “The Mastermind” Read the latest on the blog   SHOW SPONSORS: HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard's online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at http://hgse.me/leader.   TEACHFX School leaders know that productive student talk drives student learning, but the average teacher talks 75% of class time! TeachFX is changing that with a “Fitbit for teachers” that automatically measures student engagement and gives teachers feedback about what they could do differently.  Learn more about the TeachFX app and get a special 20% discount for your school or district by visiting teachfx.com/blbs.   ORGANIZED BINDER Organized Binder is the missing piece in many classrooms. Many teachers are great with the main content of the lesson. Organized Binder helps with powerful introductions, savvy transitions, and memorable lesson closings. Your students will grow their executive functioning skills (and as a bonus), your teachers will become more organized too. Help your students and staff level up with Organized Binder.   Copyright © 2021 Twelve Practices LLC

Register for our upcoming Having Hard Conversations training with Jennifer Abrams Visit Jennifer's Website, JenniferAbrams.com About the Author Jennifer Abrams is an international educational and communications consultant for public and independent schools, hospitals, universities and non-profits. Jennifer trains and coaches teachers, administrators, and others on new employee support, supervision, being generationally savvy, having hard conversations and collaboration skills.

[2:34] Benefits of Being in Flow State & how it applies to career, relationships & hobbies [3:50] Why Planning Your Week is the #1 key to accessing Flow State [4:50] The 6 Critical 'Building Blocks' for Flow & how they apply to week planning [11:19] Component 1: Clear Goals Aligned with you Vision [15:15] Component 2: Time blocking [15:30] Component 2 & 3: Setting Boundaries & Having Hard Conversations [17:46] Component 4: Tracking Daily Practices & Habits 6 Building Blocks of Flow: Clarity Autonomy Deep Focus & Lack of Distraction Challenge/Comfort Intrinsically Rewarding Immediate Feedback (Danger) Planning your Week Clear Goals Aligned with Vision: -> Curiosity push yourself Challenge/Comfort Clarity - what does success look like Intrinsically Rewarding Immediate Feedback Boundaries -> Autonomy (time for what you care about) Time Blocking: -> Deep Focus, No Distractions Habit Tracking -> Immediate Feedback Would you like an extra 200 days a year to do the things you LOVE? Did you know the average person is productive for only 2.5 hours per day.. and if you added just 5 hours of productivity to each day (aka just a decent morning routine & 1 less episode of that Netflix show you've seen 4 times) you would add 1600 hours to your year!!!! That is 200 full work days!!!! If you know you're ready for a life full of passion, freedom & excitement... it is going to require you to step up your game. That is exactly what my Life on Fire training does for you. It give you all the tools you need to become the person who is firing on ALL cylinders to create the most beautiful life for yourself & those you love. It's risk free, as you'll get to work with me until you are consistently capable of performing your very own '15 hour Power Day' of focused energy towards the life you desire. For more information, visit: lifeonfire.io/coaching --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/life-on-fire/message

Jennifer Abrams shares her thoughts as an educator and the inspiration leading to the writing of several books, including "Having Hard Conversations." She discusses the importance of educators improving their practices and becoming a professional learning community. This transformation involves developing communication skills of individuals to strengthen collaboration of the professional learning community. Jennifer Abrams shares her upcoming book, "Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Work," to be released on April 30. You can contact Jennifer Abrams and purchase her books through her website, jenniferabrams.com

Formerly a high school English teacher and a new teacher coach in Palo Alto Unified School District (Palo Alto, CA), Jennifer Abrams is currently a communications consultant and author who works with educators and others on new teacher and employee support, being generationally savvy, effective collaboration skills, having hard conversations and creating identity safe workplaces.   Jennifer’s publications include Having Hard Conversations, The Multigenerational Workplace: Communicate, Collaborate & Create Community, Hard Conversations Unpacked - the Whos, Whens and What Ifs, and Swimming in the Deep End: Four Foundational Skills for Leading Successful School Initiatives.  Her upcoming book on being our best selves in our workplaces will be out in 2021.   Jennifer has been invited to keynote, facilitate and coach at schools and conferences worldwide and is honored to have been named one of the “18 Women All K–12 Educators Should Know,” by Education Week’s ‘Finding Common Ground’’ blog.  More about Jennifer’s work can be found at her website, www.jenniferabrams.com, and on Twitter @jenniferabrams. Writing books so you can learn something. There wasn’t a book out there to help me find how to say something. Robert Keegan Author & Psychologist Eliie Drago Severson If your way of meaning-making suits where you’re at, there is no reason to move forward. As a responsible educator, we need to stretch ourselves. We have to know our identities and where we might see bias How our upbringing affects how we perceive work Suspend our certainty Take more responsibility, not just for work product but also how we speak Engage with reciprocity. Build our own resiliency. Recognize how to deal with ambiguity. How to deal with our own emotional issues. How to reconcile how our upbringing affects what we do now? There are limitations to what you are seeing as you wake up in the world. Growthedgecoaching.com It’s like a fish in water. Externalizes the issues. If you mess it up, you clean it up. Framework: I did ____. Here’s why it was wrong: and here’s how I would like to make it right: Peter Bregman “13 Ways We Justify, Rationalize, or Ignore Negative Feedback” Humility and vulnerability of apology and responsibility. The thing that gets in the way is that we are the expert. How to provide accountability when you didn’t know that things were happening? You apologize for the impact. It’s about the shame and the guilt. Suspend certainty. Can we be humane and growth-producing? How to be a transformative principal? Slow down and say “say more”. Sponsors TeachFX Innovative school leaders across the country have started tracking online student participation using TeachFX because it’s one of the most powerful ways to improve student outcomes during COVID — especially for English Learners and students of color. Learn more about TeachFX and get a special offer at TeachFX.com InControl SEL for Middle School In Control created an effortless social and emotional, character development video curriculum for your students that’s ZERO-TEACHER-PREP AND it’s so cool looking- it feels like a Youtube or Netflix Series- and that’s purposeful, they meet students right where they’re at. The videos are 5–6 minutes, kids love them, teachers love them, and you will too. There’s no guesswork in the program because there’s a 21-video progression for each grade level. They’ve thought of everything– because it’s a group of award winning counselors, teachers, and principals that came up with this thing. It’ll help you save tons of time and headaches. Take it from me, it’s time to check that social-emotional learning box, the empty one that’s been keeping you up at night–and it’s time to do it in a meaningful, measurable, magnetic way. 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This is possibly one of the most avoided conversations in each of our lives. Especially if you have money “baggage” or are feeling particularly stressed about finances. This is the last episode in our Having Hard Conversations series and it feels incredibly timely with the Holidays just around the corner. As in each of the conversations in this series, Brendan and I are incredibly candid about where we’ve been and where we’re at. We are on a financial journey to freedom from our debt and if you need a boost of hope, encouragement, and a step in the right direction I hope this episode helps you move one step closer to thriving in your finances. If money has felt like a hard conversation you have avoided (even if its only with yourself) then this is the episode for you!

I have been thinking about interviewing my husband for a while now. Recently we were having a conversation after watching church online. The topic was lust. Our pastor has been going through a series called The 7 Deadly Sins and it has been good. (You can check them out here!) As we were talking I realized - We have these conversations often! These good, hard conversations. We have been having them for almost 16 years! And they have been crucial to us not only thriving in our marriage but in our personal lives. For today we are simply discussing the hows and the whys behind having hard conversations. And what I thought would be a one-time interview is going to be a series called Having Hard Conversations. We’re going to cover topics like money, pornography, spiritual warfare, and work/life balance. These are not conversations specifically for married couples, but if you are married, they might be a good opportunity to listen with your spouse and begin to have some of your own hard conversations. Hard conversations are never easy or light. They are most often avoided. But - they have the ability to really move the needle forward in your life. And that is my hope for you in this series. Most of the hard conversations we have are filled with emotion and can be filled with frustration. BUT - they don’t end that way. They end with hope, understanding, and peace. At least most of the time anyways ;)

Jennifer Abrams is an international educational and communications consultant for public and independent schools, hospitals, universities and non-profits. Jennifer trains and coaches teachers, administrators, nurses, hospital personnel, and others on new employee support, supervision, being generationally savvy, having hard conversations and collaboration skills.In Palo Alto USD (Palo Alto, CA), Jennifer led professional development sessions on topics from equity and elements of effective instruction to teacher leadership and peer coaching and provided new teacher and administrator trainings at both the elementary and secondary level. From 2000-2011, Jennifer was lead coach for the Palo Alto-Mountain View-Los Altos-Saratoga-Los Gatos Consortium's Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment Program.In her educational consulting work, Jennifer has presented at annual conferences such as Learning Forward, ASCD, NASSP, NAESP, AMLE, ISACS and the New Teacher Center Annual Symposium, as well as at the Teachers' and Principals' Centers for International School Leadership. Jennifer's communications consulting in the health care sector includes training and coaching work at the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula and Stanford Hospital.Jennifer's publications include Having Hard Conversations, The Multigenerational Workplace: Communicating, Collaborating & Creating Community and Hard Conversations Unpacked – the Whos, the Whens and the What Ifs. Her upcoming book, Swimming in the Deep End: Four Foundational Skills for Leading Successful School Initiatives, will be out March of 2019. Other publications include her chapter, “Habits of Mind for the School Savvy Leader” in Art Costa's and Bena Kallick's book, Learning and Leading with Habits of Mind: 16 Essential Characteristics for Success, and her contribution to the book, Mentors in the Making: Developing New Leaders for New Teachers published by Teachers College Press. Jennifer writes a monthly newsletter, Voice Lessons, available for reading at and subscribing to on her website, www.jenniferabrams.com and is a featured columnist, writing about personal development at www.eschoolnews.com.Jennifer has been recognized as one of “21 Women All K-12 Educators Need to Know” by Education Week's ‘Finding Common Ground' blog, and the International Academy of Educational Entrepreneurship. She has been a featured interviewee on the topic of professionalism for ASCD's video series, Master Class, hosted by National Public Radio's Claudio Sanchez, and in the lead article, “Finding Your Voice in Facilitating Productive Conversations” for Learning Forward's The Leading Teacher, Summer 2013 newsletter; as a generational expert for “Tune in to What the New Generation of Teachers Can Do,” published in Phi Delta Kappan, (May 2011), and by the Ontario Ministry of Education for their Leadership Matters: Supporting Open-to-Learning Conversations video series.Jennifer considers herself a “voice coach,” helping others learn how to best use their voices – be it collaborating on a team, presenting in front of an audience, coaching a colleague, supervising an employee and in her role as an advisor for Reach Capital, an early stage educational technology fund. Jennifer holds a Master's degree in Education from Stanford University and a Bachelor's degree in English from Tufts University. She lives in Palo Alto, California. Jennifer can be reached at jennifer@jenniferabrams.com, www.jenniferabrams.com, and on Twitter @jenniferabrams.

This week's Legacy Living Show is called "Having Hard Conversations with Dr. Marcia Reynolds - Part 2." Listen, as Dr. Gloria brings a Classic Style of Grace and Power to her message. Her passion and love of people shine through.

This week's Legacy Living Show is called "Having Hard Conversations with Dr. Marcia Reynolds - Part 1." Listen, as Dr. Gloria brings a Classic Style of Grace and Power to her message. Her passion and love of people shine through.

Jennifer Abrams is About JenniferJennifer AbramsJennifer Abrams is an international educational and communications consultant for public and independent schools, hospitals, universities and non-profits. She trains and coaches teachers, administrators, nurses, hospital personnel, and others on new employee support, supervision, being generationally savvy, having hard conversations and collaboration skills. Jennifer is the author of Having Hard Conversations and many others. Her most recent book is titled Swimming in the Deep End.

In this Leading with a Limp podcast series, we talk about how leaders can effectively manage teams during times of conflict and move toward organizational health. If you've been a leader for any length of time, you know that strife, betrayal, and even personal wounds will come. The secret to leading well isn't to avoid these painful times but to embrace them and heal. Creating an exceptionally healthy environment requires intentional, hard work. But do it, and your team will flourish. In this episode, we focus on the necessity of handling hard conversations with employees well. First, Know Your Story and Honor Theirs Awareness of our tendencies under stress gives you and your team the advantage when the need for difficult conversations arises. Individual stress profiles, such as those provided in a DISC or MBTI profile, offer you insight into what to expect from each other when the stakes are high. There Is Always More to the Story Our own reactions under stress, and the reactions of those we live and work with, are rarely the product of the immediate moment. Unless the moment is an expression of malice or violence, our reactions are most often an extension of a deeper story. How we interpret moments of stress is often distorted by the lens of experience. This is why it is critical to know your team and to develop deep levels of employee trust. Take time, and be intentional to know their stories. Develop Self-Control Managing your reactions is a function of your emotional intelligence. The good news is, this is an area that we can all grow in. Step Away and Come Back In the heat of a stressful conversation where the stakes are high, self-control may look like walking away, taking a time out. This is an acceptable strategy as long as you come back to the table and reframe the conversation in a solutions-oriented posture. Having Hard Conversations with Employees When conversations take a heated turn, consider these three steps: Rehearse the objective. Acknowledge feelings—honor what's in the emotional atmosphere. Stick to the facts. Navigating difficult conversations is awkward and uncomfortable for most of us, but the advantage goes to those who do it with grace! --- A valuable resource for additional thoughts on difficult conversations is Crucial Conversations by the team at VitalSmarts. It is loaded with examples and strategies for facilitating productive conversations when the stakes are high. If you recognize conflict in your team or a limp in your leadership but don't know where to begin, let's talk. We offer a great diagnostic tool to determine the strengths and liabilities of your organization. It's a relatively pain-free process by which we obtain feedback from your team members to identify the roadblocks and blind spots in your pursuit of a healthy team.   Connect with me for a free, complimentary conversation about our organizational-health process. It won't cost you more than 30 minutes of your time to find out if some feedback would be valuable for you and your team.   If you haven't already, we'd love your feedback on the show. Leave a comment, a review, or even a topic you'd like to hear me cover. Until next time, lead well! Bill

Welcome to the Better Leaders Better Schools  podcast. This is a weekly show is for ruckus makers -- What is a ruckus maker?  A leader who has found freedom from the status quo. A leader looking to escape the old routine. A leader who never, ever gives up. Up next you can hear Daniel Bauer’s interview with his friend Jennifer Abrams. She’s been on the show three times and has a new book out called Swimming in the Deep End.  This book helps leaders escape the old routine.  Keep listening and you’ll learn how to drive change and break from tradition in today’s podcast. We hope you enjoy the podcast. All the highlights, resources, and next steps can be found below. Listen to the full episode here and learn more at betterleadersbetterschools.com   Get To Know Jennifer Jennifer Abrams, a former English teacher and new teacher coach, is currently a communications consultant who works with educators and others on new employee support, being generationally savvy, effective collaboration skills, having hard conversations and creating identity safe workplaces. Jennifer’s publications include Having Hard Conversations, The Multigenerational Workplace: Communicate, Collaborate & Create Community and Hard Conversations Unpacked - the Whos, Whens and What Ifs. Her new book Swimming in the Deep End: Four Foundational Skills for Leading Successful School Initiatives which released March 29th.   Starting School Initiatives Jennifer does not want anyone to feel like they are drowning when they initiate change.  She wants you to build up your ability to swim in the deep end. You may not be able to start in the shallows because an initiative has to happen now and there is an urgency for students.  But you can work with someone or put on floaties to get to the deep end and while you are working in the deep end. “I think that anytime we are working with adults to roll out bigger scale things in a school, in a department or in a district, we are not in the shallow end anymore.  We are looking at some work that requires a little bit more strength, a little bit more skill set and there are times when your feet aren’t touching the ground.” - Jennifer Abrams   4 Foundational Skills Jennifer talks about the 4 foundational skills of how to make change.   Think before you speak How can we understand resistance - don’t mock the concern for change? Respond to resistance in a humane way How do you manage yourself -- self care   Jump In and Swim Jennifer thinks that understanding others is a practical way to start to make change.  Consider if people will push back and say they need more knowledge when you roll things out for the first time.  Ask yourself what is the purpose, who is going to help me, and are they credible, will I be trained, and how does this connect to the culture I signed up for.  People may be more willing to jump into the deep end if these are answered. “If the person who is trying to roll out this initiative can anticipate those and can have answer to those before they start the initiative it might assist in making it more palatable.” - Jennifer Abrams   Slowing Down In Leadership Jennifer encourages everyone to take a half a day with those people that will be in the deep end with you and craft the message that you are all on the same boat it is well worth it.  Get out of your office and take 3 hours and put energy into it so the message is consistent. Unifying is worth your time.   Resources Swimming in the Deep End by Jennifer Abrams Hard Conversations Unpacked by Jennifer Abrams Hard Conversations Unpacked - The Whos, the Whens and the What-Ifs by Jennifer B. Abrams The Multigenerational Workplace:  Communicate, Collaborate, and Create Community by Jennifer Abrams and Valerie Von Frank   Jennifer Abrams Contact Info Website Twitter Monthly Newsletters Read the Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap   Show Some Love BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW   LEVEL UP

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Jennifer Abrams, is a “voice coach,” who is based in Palo Alto, California. She works as an international educational  and communications consultant for public and independent schools, hospitals, universities and non-profits. In this episode with Angeline Aow, she talks about coaching, voice, relationships and what is means to have hard conversations in a humane way. Jennifer’s publications include Having Hard Conversations, The Multigenerational Workplace and Hard Conversations Unpacked. She is also currently working on a new book and Jennifer writes a monthly newsletter/blog, Voice Lessons, which you can read and subscribing to on her website, www.jenniferabrams.com. You can follow Jennifer, Angeline, and Professional Learning International on Twitter to stay up to date with news, conversations and events.

Jennifer Abrams is the expert at Having Hard Conversations! She and Adam talk about how to plan for them, how to maintain a strong relationships with those that you work, how teachers of different generations need different support, and more! 

In this episode, Celisa Steele talks with Jennifer Abrams about hard conversations and the multigenerational workplace, including the impact each of these have on both leading and learning. Jennifer Abrams is an expert in overcoming these challenges and has written various books including, Having Hard Conversations, The Multigenerational Workplace : Communicate, Collaborate, and Create Community, and Hard Conversations Unpacked : The Whos, the Whens, and the What-Ifs. She’s also a communications expert, a designer of professional development, a speaker, and, with a few e-courses under her belt, an entrepreneurial subject matter expert (eSME)—if that term is new to you or you need a refresher, see our related post about the rise of the eSME. Full show notes available at http://www.leadinglearning.com/episode119.  Highlighted Resource – “Unpacking Hard Conversations” – (second video on page) – a Webinar by Jennifer Abrams which offers an in-depth look at the topics she covers in her book, Hard Conversations Unpacked : The Whos, the Whens, and the What-Ifs. Thank you to Blue Sky eLearn, sponsor of the Leading Learning podcast for the first quarter of 2018. Blue Sky is the maker of the Path learning management system, an award-winning, cloud-based learning solution that empowers your organization to maximize its message. Blue Sky also provides a range of virtual event and instructional services to help you maximize your content and create deeper engagement with your audience. To find out more about Blue Sky eLearn and everything it offers, visit http://www.blueskyelearn.com.

TER #103 - Having Hard Conversations with Jennifer Abrams - 12 Nov 2017 by Teachers' Education Review

Jennifer considers herself a “voice coach,” helping others learn how to best use their voices – be it collaborating on a team, presenting in front of an audience, coaching a colleague, supervising an employee.   Jennifer has been recognized as one of “18 Women All K-12 Educators Need to Know” by Education Week’s “Finding Common Ground” blog, and the International Academy of Educational Entrepreneurship’s 2015 Entrepreneur of the Year.   Jennifer’s publications include Having Hard Conversations, The Multigenerational Workplace: Communicating, Collaborating & Creating Community and Hard Conversations Unpacked – the Whos, the Whens and the What Ifs   Jennifer Abrams initially was my guest on EP036   Jennifer Abrams Show Highlights: How schools encourage "get out" thinking and acting? How to make different choices in their work What the shift from teaching to leading in school requires Why pushing and wanting to be fixed is the problem Here is how to grow adults Playing in the deep end of the pool What is collective efficacy? What the Ministry of Education learned from talking to their principals Jennifer’s process for writing Why "slowing down” and "don’t push” is unhelpful   Jennifer Abrams's Resources: Jennifer’s website (and get the newsletter) Farnam Street Blog Shane Parrish Conference? Tell me so I can hear you (book)  How the way we talk can change the way we work Global dexterity Hard conversations unpacked   Contact Twitter Contact Jennifer for a free consultation     Join my hybrid group coaching & leadership development community Text BETTERMASTERMIND to 33444 Create winning cultures Focus on the essential Lead with courage & integrity    BECOME A PATRON OF THE SHOW FOR AS LITTLE AS $1/MONTH DID YOU LIKE THE SHOW?  iTunes SUBSCRIBE HERE! SHOW SOME LOVE: PLEASE LEAVE A 5-STAR RATING AND REVIEW Grab your FREE 15 Phrases of Effective School Leaders  Text PHRASES to 33444 or click the link above.   Website :: Facebook :: Insta :: Twitter :: LinkedIn   SHOW SPONSORS: SCHOOL SPIRIT VENDING Hassle-free, year-round fundraising for your school. With School Spirit Vending, we do all the work, you just cash the check Increase school spirit with custom stickers for your school and raise funds at the same time -no upfront costs, no volunteers, no selling Sick of the same old ways of raising money for your school? Let School Spirit Vending's hassle-free, year-round fundraising program supplement the other fundraisers you're already doing.

Jennifer Abrams spent over 20 years in the Palo Alto School District as a lead coach and is currently an author and international education and communications consultant for public and independent schools, hospitals, universities and non-profits. Jennifer trains and coaches teachers, administrators, nurses, hospital personnel, and others on new employee support, supervision, on working effectively with different generations, having hard conversations and effective collaboration skills. Jennifer has also been recognized as one of “18 Women All K-12 Educators Need to Know” by Education Week. Connect with Jennifer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenniferabrams Jennifer's website: http://jenniferabrams.com/ Jennifer's book Having Hard Conversations on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Having-Hard-Conversations-Jennifer-Abrams   About EducatorsLead: Educators Lead is a podcast created to help launch educators into the next level of leadership. This show is for you if you are interested in educational leadership as an assistant principal, principal, superintendent, teacher or someone who hopes to be a school leader one day. Educators Lead offers inspiration and practical advice to help you lead more effectively. Jay Willis interviews school leaders weekly to discuss why and when these educators made the decision to move into school leadership, challenges along the journey, and stories that made it all worthwhile. Educators Lead is a great resource for any educator looking to make a greater impact. Educate. Inspire. Lead. http://www.educatorslead.com

0:00:00 - Opening 0:10:27 - Is Darkness Taking Hold? 0:24:18 - When to fire someone. 0:37:32 - How Leif and Jocko met 0:58:08 - Thoughts on Bengazi 1:04:16 - Best BBQ in Texas? 1:06:52 - Having Hard Conversations 1:11:55 - SEAL Combatives and MMA 1:19:06 - Dealing with Tempers. 1:28:18 - Thoughts on Cops being ambushed. 1:52:20 - Metallica or Pantera? 1:54:05 - Thoughts on the deaths of BUD/s Students 2:07:34 - Dealing w/ rules of engagement. 2:12:36 - How often did you guys get shot in the body armor or helmet? 2:15:38 - Would Leif/Jocko consider politics? 2:19:32 - Muster 2016 Info 2:23:06 - Remembering Marc Lee, Aug 2nd 2:37:30 - Closing

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