Podcast appearances and mentions of sarah elliston

From humble East End beginnings, Sarah Elliston followed her dental vocation with a nursing, fresh from high school, before moving onwards with a place at Royal London Hospital's competitive therapy training.   She recounts how her finals and first job were almost interrupted by a life-threatening illness, discusses hierarchies in the profession and answers the question on everyone's lips: Just what is guided biofilm therapy?       Sarah lets us know why she recently left therapy behind and offers a few tantalising clues about an exciting new road ahead.   In This Episode 01.53 - The state of play 06.33 - Skills and training 17.15 - Hierarchies in dentistry 24.05 - Backstory and career progression 37.08 - An unexpected diagnosis 47.53 - Guided biofilm therapy 52.19 - Blackbox thinking 57.56 - Bear 01.05.07 - Fantasy dinner party 01.07.08 - Last days and legacy About Sarah Elliston Sarah Elliston spent 11 years in dental nursing before gaining therapy qualifications with the Royal London Hospital in 2010. She has also worked as a clinical educator for Essex University. Sarah recently took a break from practice to develop a new range of dental products.

What is the "new normal" going to look like? In considering our future post COVID, Sarah Elliston shares how it is helpful to remember that all behavior is purposeful; we act to achieve something or experience something. Hear about Choice Theory and how to use a Priority Ladder to make decisions. Read Sarah's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/confusion-after-covid/Sarah is the author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us, is a faculty member of the Glasser Institute for Choice Theory, and is a workshop leader and trainer who is certified in Values Realization and Parent Effectiveness Training. More: https://sarahelliston.com/

What is the "new normal" going to look like? In considering our future post COVID, Sarah Elliston shares how it is helpful to remember that all behavior is purposeful; we act to achieve something or experience something. Hear about Choice Theory and how to use a Priority Ladder to make decisions.  Read Sarah's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/confusion-after-covid/ Sarah is the author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us, is a faculty member of the Glasser Institute for Choice Theory, and is a workshop leader and trainer who is certified in Values Realization and Parent Effectiveness Training. More: https://sarahelliston.com/

COVID-19 has had an impact on all of us. If you are working from home with family members living with you, someone is bound to get on your nerves. It is not a good time to explode, even though that may be what you feel like doing. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Sarah Elliston shares tips on maintaining patience so you can accommodate those in your life who drive you crazy. Sarah is the author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us,” is a faculty member of the Glasser Institute for Choice Theory, and is a workshop leader and trainer who is certified in Values Realization and Parent Effectiveness Training. Read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/getting-through-covid-19-with-a-difficult-person/Featured music is “Settle Down” from the album “The Dark Side of Love” by The Cravens.

COVID-19 has had an impact on all of us. If you are working from home with family members living with you, someone is bound to get on your nerves. It is not a good time to explode, even though that may be what you feel like doing.  On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Sarah Elliston shares tips on maintaining patience so you can accommodate those in your life who drive you crazy. Read her article about it on BlendRadioandTV.com. Sarah Elliston is the author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us,” is a faculty member of the Glasser Institute for Choice Theory, and is a workshop leader and trainer who is certified in Values Realization and Parent Effectiveness Training. Featured music is “Settle Down” from the album “The Dark Side of Love” by The Cravens.  

In the past 8 months, many of us have learned to work from home and continued to do so. Interestingly enough, the workplace culture that existed in companies before the COVID-19 lockdown, has continued online. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Sarah Elliston, author of "Lessons From a Difficult Person," talks about work-related online communication. Read here article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/how-is-your-online-behavior/Featured music is "Trash Talkin'" by the Walk-A-Bout Band.

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend Radio’s Success Express Business & Career Show, airing live from St. Augustine, Florida. On This Episode: - Employment Law - San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs explains significant AB5 legislative changes that affect important employment constituents. - How Are Your Online Work Relationships? With many of us working remotely, Sarah Elliston, author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person,” explores the current culture of online communication. Featured music is “Work” by The Joiners, and “Trash Talkin’” by the Walk-A-Bout Band.

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Success Express Business & Career show.  What does it take to be a leader?  How do you know if you are a leader or a boss? As Sarah Elliston explains, it’s all about relationships. Sarah is the author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us, is a faculty member of the Glasser Institute for Choice Theory, and is a workshop leader and trainer who is certified in Values Realization and Parent Effectiveness Training. Read her article on Leadership on BlendRadioandTV.com. Featured music is “Captain America” by Nicki Kris. 

What does it take to be a leader? How do you know if you are a leader or a boss? As Sarah Elliston explains on this episode of Big Blend Radio, it’s all about relationships. Sarah is the author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us, is a faculty member of the Glasser Institute for Choice Theory, and is a workshop leader and trainer who is certified in Values Realization and Parent Effectiveness Training. Read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/are-you-a-leader/Featured music is “Captain America” by Nicki Kris. http://nickikris.com/

On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Quality of Life Show, Sarah Elliston, author of "Lessons From a Difficult Person," shares advice on how we look at it this situation as a time for learning and doing new things, and having fun with our loved ones. Read her article: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/at-home-with-a-difficult-loved-one/Featured music is "Reconcile" from the EP "Conversation" by EG Vines. https://www.egvines.com/

Suddenly, we are told to stay home with social distancing to limit the spread of the Coronavirus.  Many of us are working from home with other people with us.  It’s a good bet that someone will get on our nerves. On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Quality of Life Show, Sarah Elliston shares advice on how we look at it this situation as a time for learning and doing new things, and having fun with our loved ones. Sarah Elliston is the author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us, is a faculty member of the Glasser Institute for Choice Theory, and is a workshop leader and trainer who is certified in Values Realization and Parent Effectiveness Training. Big Blend Radio is hosted by Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team on the Love Your Parks Tour and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine. This episode airs live from the historic Homestead Inn in Twentynine Palms, California.  Featured music is “Reconcile” by EG Vines.  

Giving negative or corrective feedback is challenging and even more so to people who are already hard to get along with. On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Sarah H. Elliston shares how to give negative feedback to a difficult person at work. Sarah is the author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us, is a faculty member of the Glasser Institute for Choice Theory, and is a workshop leader and trainer who is certified in Values Realization and Parent Effectiveness Training. See her article: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/at-work-six-steps-for-giving-negative-feedback-to-a-difficult-person/Featured music is “Be Kind” by Borgo. https://www.brianbourgault.com/

Giving negative or corrective feedback is challenging and even more so to people who are already hard to get along with. On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Success Express Business & Career Show, Sarah H. Elliston shares how to  give negative feedback to a difficult person at work. Read her article on BlendRadioandTV.com.  Sarah is the author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us, is a faculty member of the Glasser Institute for Choice Theory, and is a workshop leader and trainer who is certified in Values Realization and Parent Effectiveness Training. Featured music is “Be Kind” by Borgo.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Quality of Life show, Sarah Elliston shares the steps on how to evaluate your actions and relationships over the past year, and how to make positive changes for the New Year. Sarah is the author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us,” and is a faculty member of the William Glasser Institute ,and is a workshop leader and trainer who is certified in Values Realization, Parent Effectiveness Training and Choice Theory. Read her article “New Year, Brave You?” on BlendRadioandTV.com. Featured music is “Take It In” by The Gunboat Diplomats. 

On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Quality of Life show, Sarah Elliston shares the steps on how to evaluate your actions and relationships over the past year, and how to make positive changes for the future. Sarah is the author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us,” and is a faculty member of the William Glasser Institute ,and is a workshop leader and trainer who is certified in Values Realization, Parent Effectiveness Training and Choice Theory. Read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/new-year-brave-you/Featured music is “Take It In” by The Gunboat Diplomats. https://gunboatdiplomats.com

On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Quality of Life show, Sarah Elliston, author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person - How to Deal With People Like Us,” discusses the power of human interactions and connectivity. Connections are important and the Internet helps develop them but most experts on the subject remind us that we need to follow up with personal connections whenever possible. Read Sarah’s article, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/connections-we-need-them-yet/ Featured music is “Conversation” by EG Vines. http://egvines.com/

On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Quality of Life show, Sarah Elliston, author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person - How to Deal With People Like Us,”  discusses the power of human interactions and connectivity. Connections are important and the Internet helps develop them but most experts on the subject remind us that we need to follow up with personal connections whenever possible. Read Sarah’s article on BlendRadioandTV.com. Sarah is a faculty member of the William Glasser Institute and is a workshop leader and trainer who is certified in Values Realization, Parent Effectiveness Training and Reality Therapy.  Featured music is “Conversation” by EG Vines.  

Sarah H. Elliston, author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person: How To Deal With People Like Us,” shares advice on how to handle difficult diners. Read her article here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/three-ways-to-deal-with-difficult-diners/Featured music is "Adobe Cafe" by Wally Lawder.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Quality of Life Show, Sarah H. Elliston, author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person: How To Deal With People Like Us,” shares advice on how to deal with unrealistic expectations. Sarah is a faculty member of the William Glasser Institute and is a workshop leader and trainer who is certified in Values Realization, Parent Effectiveness Training and Reality Therapy. Read her article, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/three-steps-for-dealing-with-unrealistic-expectations/Featured music is “Let Me Free My Mind” by www.DavidTDunn.com

Are You a Difficult Traveler? From better communication to handling detours, Sarah H. Elliston, author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person: How To Deal With People Like Us,” shares advice on how to not be a difficult traveler. See Sarah's article: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/are-you-a-difficult-traveler/Featured music is "Conversation" by www.EGVines.com

Moving House? Sarah Elliston, author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us,” shares tips on how to deal with a big life change, such as moving house and community, when the basic instincts of fight, freeze or flee are triggered. Read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/moving-house-dont-be-afraid-of-change/ Featured music is "Leaving Town" by www.WallyLawder.com

Sarah H. Elliston, author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us” shares communication tips on working with difficult and irritating colleagues. Read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/dont-quit-if-you-have-an-irritating-colleague/ Featured music is ‘Worth Saving’ by Richard Lynch - www.RichardLynchBand.com

Whether it is a spouse, work colleague, family member or old friend, it’s hard to enjoy being in a relationship with a difficult person. The challenge is that difficult people don’t always know they are difficult, and they keep doing what they are doing; it’s a habit. Because of this, and the negative habits, we don’t usually want to talk to them about it. Sarah H. Elliston, author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us,” shares tips on how to recognize if you are in a relationship with a difficult person, and if so, what steps to take to have an honest, caring conversation with your difficult person. Read Sarah's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/are-you-in-a-relationship-with-a-difficult-person/Featured music on this episode is “Be Kind” by Borgo - www.BorgoBand.com

​Former "difficult person" herself comes front stage to share with all who will listen how to deal with "people like us!" Author of the book, "Lessons from a Difficult Person: How to Deal with People Like Us" shares her infinite knowledge in her mission to help others stand up for themselves and regain peace.The funny thing is that Sarah Elliston never realized she was “a difficult person,” -- someone who harangued people until she got her way, threw snip fits and temper tantrums, talked over her bosses and pointed out what she thought were their misconceptions. In her family, where she felt bullied, the only way she knew how to get someone’s attention and approval was to voice her opinion—and loudly! Without standing her ground, how could she do what she thought was best for herself and everyone else around her. She wasn’t intentionally mean-spirited. She was just trying to do what she thought was RIGHT! Until a kind, but firm, boss woke her up! With great compassion, and strength, her boss pointed out that that her actions had consequences. That in being “difficult,” she was not only disrupting the office camaraderie and production, but impeding her own professional advancement. That’s the beginning of Sarah’s transformation— when she started on the journey to leave behind the difficult person, and become the woman who teaches others how to deal with difficult people. Sarah “Sam” Elliston is now bringing forth her vital manual on how to awaken the challenging personality, and change both the relationship and the environment with her new book Dealing with Difficult People; Lessons Learned from a Difficult Person. Today, Elliston is a highly successful workshop leader and trainer, who offers wisdom learned the hard way—and through rigorous study and certification in many areas of professional training that aid her in her work -- Values Realization, Parent Effectiveness Training and Reality Therapy.

Sarah Elliston provides a profile of a difficult person, and tips on how to not be one. Sarah is the author of the book “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us”, and is a faculty member of the William Glasser Institute and is a workshop leader and trainer who is certified in Values Realization, Parent Effectiveness Training and Reality Therapy. Music on this episode is "Difficult Man" by The Joiners. Read her article here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/are-you-a-difficult-person/

Sarah Elliston explains how a choice ladder can help a family plan a vacation together, one that includes the places and activities that mean the most to them. Sarah is the author of the book “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us”, and is a faculty member of the William Glasser Institute and is a workshop leader and trainer who is certified in Values Realization, Parent Effectiveness Training and Reality Therapy. Read her article, here: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/whats-really-really-important-in-a-family-vacation/ Featured music is ‘Traveling’ by Tucson, Arizona based singer-songwriter Wally Lawder - see www.WallyLawder.com

Little whispers, bunches of chitty-chatty heads together, time spent on catching up on the latest – these are signs of office gossip which signal death to productivity and a positive work environment. Sarah H. Elliston, author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us” shares tips on how to diffuse toxic office gossip. Read her article here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/gossip-is-toxic/

Sarah H. Elliston, author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us”, shares strategies to reduce family drama during the holiday season. See Sarah's Big Blend articles here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/sarah-elliston-communication/

Sarah Elliston, author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us”, discusses the Seven Caring Habits of Reality Therapy, which include: accepting, listening, supporting, encouraging, trusting, respecting and negotiating differences. www.SarahElliston.com

Lessons from a Difficult Person - How to Deal With People Like Us Show Guest: Sarah Elliston The funny thing is that Sarah Elliston never realized she was "a difficult person," --someone who harangued people until she got her way, threw snip fits and temper tantrums, talked over her bosses and pointed out what she thought were their misconceptions. In her family, where she felt bullied, the only way she knew how to get someone's attention and approval was to voice her opinion--and loudly! Without standing her ground, how could she do what she thought was best for herself and everyone else around her. She wasn't intentionally mean-spirited. She was just trying to do what she thought was RIGHT! Until a kind, but firm, boss woke her up! With great compassion, and strength, her boss pointed out that her actions had consequences. That in being "difficult," she was not only disrupting the office camaraderie and production, but impeding her own professional advancement. Join us Sarah shares her transformation-- when she started on the journey to leave behind the difficult person, and become the woman who teaches others how to deal with difficult people. Sarah "Sam" Elliston is now bringing forth her vital manual on how to awaken the challenging personality, and change both the relationship and the environment with her new book Dealing with Difficult People; Lessons Learned from a Difficult Person.

Lessons from a Difficult Person - How to Deal With People Like Us Show Guest: Sarah Elliston The funny thing is that Sarah Elliston never realized she was "a difficult person," --someone who harangued people until she got her way, threw snip fits and temper tantrums, talked over her bosses and pointed out what she thought were their misconceptions. In her family, where she felt bullied, the only way she knew how to get someone's attention and approval was to voice her opinion--and loudly! Without standing her ground, how could she do what she thought was best for herself and everyone else around her. She wasn't intentionally mean-spirited. She was just trying to do what she thought was RIGHT! Until a kind, but firm, boss woke her up! With great compassion, and strength, her boss pointed out that her actions had consequences. That in being "difficult," she was not only disrupting the office camaraderie and production, but impeding her own professional advancement. Join us Sarah shares her transformation-- when she started on the journey to leave behind the difficult person, and become the woman who teaches others how to deal with difficult people. Sarah "Sam" Elliston is now bringing forth her vital manual on how to awaken the challenging personality, and change both the relationship and the environment with her new book Dealing with Difficult People; Lessons Learned from a Difficult Person.

Sarah H. Elliston, author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person – How to Deal With People Like Us”, shares advice on how to be an effective leader. Read Sarah's Big Blend articles here: http://blendradioandtv.com/index.php/listing/sarah-elliston-communication/

Sarah Elliston Sarah Elliston never realized she was "a difficult person," as she harangued people until she got her way, threw temper tantrums, and talked over her bosses. In her family, where she felt bullied, the only way she knew how to get attention was to voice her opinion, loudly!She wasn't mean-spirited. She was just trying to do what she thought was RIGHT for herself and everyone else! Until a kind but firm boss pointed out that she was not only disrupting the office, but impeding her own professional advancement. Sarah started on the journey to leave behind the difficult person, and became the woman who teaches others how to deal with difficult people. She’ll share tips on how to awaken the challenging personality, and change both the relationship and the environment. You’ll learn ways to resolve personal conflict, implement negotiation skills with positive results, and relate in a non-confrontational way in working out disagreements with friends, family, neighbors and business associates. Learn more about Sarah Elliston: www.sarahelliston.com

This week our guest, Sarah Elliston, sets us straight on what it takes to deal with difficult people.Sarah discovered she was difficult when she 50 years old and her experience of learning why and how she was difficult, and why nobody had told her before, led her to serve other difficult people and those with whom they live and work.  Her book, Lessons from a Difficult Person,How to Dealwith People Like Us, and workshop explains how to view a difficult person and what else can be done to do in order to have a conversation, not a confrontation. What are the 3-5 things the listeners will learn?How to describe a difficult personThe key elements will give power to your messageSteps to take to prepare for a conversation Call in LIVE to 1-818-572-2910, chat right here on Blog Talk Radio, or post your question, story or challenge on Shed the Bitch FACEBOOK or TWITTER. Bernadette Boas is known as a ‘ball of fire' author, speaker, screenwriter, leadership change agent and radio hostess… who inspires, motivates and equips women with the mindset and skill set needed to achieve success and prosperity in their life and business. Listen weekly on Shedding the Bitch.com or iTunes. Support the Show.

This week our guest, Sarah Elliston, sets us straight on what it takes to deal with difficult people. Sarah discovered she was difficult when she 50 years old and her experience of learning why and how she was difficult, and why nobody had told her before, led her to serve other difficult people and those with whom they live and work.  Her book, Lessons from a Difficult Person,How to Dealwith People Like Us, and workshop explains how to view a difficult person and what else can be done to do in order to have a conversation, not a confrontation.  What are the 3-5 things the listeners will learn? How to describe a difficult personThe key elements will give power to your messageSteps to take to prepare for a conversation   Call in LIVE to 1-818-572-2910, chat right here on Blog Talk Radio, or post your question, story or challenge on Shed the Bitch FACEBOOK or TWITTER. Bernadette Boas is known as a ‘ball of fire' author, speaker, screenwriter, leadership change agent and radio hostess… who inspires, motivates and equips women with the mindset and skill set needed to achieve success and prosperity in their life and business. Listen weekly on Shedding the Bitch.com or iTunes.  

This week our guest, Sarah Elliston, sets us straight on what it takes to deal with difficult people. Sarah discovered she was difficult when she 50 years old and her experience of learning why and how she was difficult, and why nobody had told her before, led her to serve other difficult people and those with whom they live and work.  Her book, Lessons from a Difficult Person,How to Dealwith People Like Us, and workshop explains how to view a difficult person and what else can be done to do in order to have a conversation, not a confrontation.  What are the 3-5 things the listeners will learn? How to describe a difficult personThe key elements will give power to your messageSteps to take to prepare for a conversation   Call in LIVE to 1-818-572-2910, chat right here on Blog Talk Radio, or post your question, story or challenge on Shed the Bitch FACEBOOK or TWITTER. Bernadette Boas is known as a ‘ball of fire' author, speaker, screenwriter, leadership change agent and radio hostess… who inspires, motivates and equips women with the mindset and skill set needed to achieve success and prosperity in their life and business. Listen weekly on Shedding the Bitch.com or iTunes.  

This week our guest, Sarah Elliston, sets us straight on what it takes to deal with difficult people. Sarah discovered she was difficult when she 50 years old and her experience of learning why and how she was difficult, and why nobody had told her before, led her to serve other difficult people and those with whom they live and work.  Her book, Lessons from a Difficult Person,How to Dealwith People Like Us, and workshop explains how to view a difficult person and what else can be done to do in order to have a conversation, not a confrontation.  What are the 3-5 things the listeners will learn? How to describe a difficult personThe key elements will give power to your messageSteps to take to prepare for a conversation   Call in LIVE to 1-818-572-2910, chat right here on Blog Talk Radio, or post your question, story or challenge on Shed the Bitch FACEBOOK or TWITTER. Bernadette Boas is known as a ‘ball of fire' author, speaker, screenwriter, leadership change agent and radio hostess… who inspires, motivates and equips women with the mindset and skill set needed to achieve success and prosperity in their life and business. Listen weekly on Shedding the Bitch.com or iTunes.  

Sarah Elliston, author of “Lessons from a Difficult Person - How to Deal With People Like Us,” explains how to find out if your habits or helping or hurting you. Sarah is a highly successful workshop leader and trainer, who is certified in Values Realization, Parent Effectiveness Training and Reality Therapy. She is a faculty member of the William Glasser Institute. www.SarahElliston.com

Sarah Elliston knows how to deal with difficult people and would even label her past self as such. If you know of someone who complains, blames, criticizes, nags, threatens, or punishes, this show is for you. Sam explains how we can neutralize the hot buttons,  communicate without judgment, and have a conversation without confrontation. She encourages us to write down and practice what you are saying before you start talking. While listening to the show, you might just see some of your own behavior that requires attention! It's difficult to look at, but better results will be on your way. Sarah's book is titled Lessons From a Difficult Person: How to Deal With People Like Us.

The funny thing is that today's special guest, Sarah Elliston, never realized she was "a difficult person," someone who harangued people until she got her way, threw snip fits and temper tantrums, talked over her bosses and pointed out what she thought were their misconceptions. In her family, where she felt bullied, the only way she knew how to get someone's attention and approval was to voice her opinion-and loudly! Without standing her ground, how could she do what she thought was best for herself and everyone else around her? She wasn't intentionally mean-spirited. She was just trying to do what she thought was RIGHT!    Until a kind, but firm, boss woke her up! With great compassion, and strength, her boss pointed out that that her actions had consequences. That in being "difficult," she was not only disrupting the office camaraderie and production, but impeding her own professional advancement.   That's the beginning of Sarah's transformation-when she started on the journey to leave behind the difficult person, and become the woman who teaches others how to deal with difficult people. Sarah "Sam" Elliston is now bringing forth her vital manual on how to awaken the challenging personality, and change both the relationship and the environment with her new book Lessons from a Difficult Person - How to Deal With People Like Us. Elliston lays out a proven script for peacefully transforming the difficult person's behavior and the environment-or inviting that person to move on. She gives you the tools for a successful change conversation with a difficult person. Today, Elliston is a highly successful workshop leader and trainer, who offers wisdom learned the hard way-and through rigorous study and certification in many areas of professional training that aid her in her work.

The funny thing is that Sarah Elliston never realized she was "a difficult person," --someone who harangued people until she got her way, threw snip fits and temper tantrums, talked over her bosses and pointed out what she thought were their misconceptions. In her family, where she felt bullied, the only way she knew how to get someone's attention and approval was to voice her opinion--and loudly! Without standing her ground, how could she do what she thought was best for herself and everyone else around her. She wasn't intentionally mean-spirited. She was just trying to do what she thought was RIGHT!      Until a kind, but firm, boss woke her up! With great compassion, and strength, her boss pointed out that her actions had consequences. That in being "difficult," she was not only disrupting the office camaraderie and production, but impeding her own professional advancement.      That's the beginning of Sarah's transformation-- when she started on the journey to leave behind the difficult person, and become the woman who teaches others how to deal with difficult people. Sarah "Sam" Elliston is now bringing forth her vital manual on how to awaken the challenging personality, and change both the relationship and the environment with her new book Dealing with Difficult People; Lessons Learned from a Difficult Person.  Sarah Elliston Links: Twitter: @MaineSam Facebook: @SarahEllistonAuthor Website: http://www.sarahellistonconsulting.com/

She has been working with volunteers and others and training and teaching about them for over 30 years. Her passion is training and designing an experience that allows learners to find a process that works for them to make the changes they desire.   She spent 23 years with United Way’s Volunteer Center, coordinating volunteers for city government, training local volunteer coordinators and board volunteers, and managing the volunteer program for United Way.   Before that, she taught High School English, French and Social Studies in Utica, NY and Batavia, Ohio. Before that, she earned a BA from the University of Maine in International Relations and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Brown University. While at United Way, she developed and managed a certificate-earning series on volunteer management with Northern Kentucky University and the Union Institute and University. She also taught both undergraduate and graduate courses in Volunteer Program Management at Northern Kentucky University.  Her career at United Way included initiating and managing the Municipal Volunteer Program, Volunteer Cincinnati, for 15 years. She worked closely with nonprofit agencies to empower their volunteer programs and boards of trustees and served on the Executive Committee of the Cincinnati Association of Volunteer Administrators.  A major success was developing a consulting team of professional volunteer administrators who worked with nonprofit organizations in Greater Cincinnati to assess their volunteer programs and develop strategies for greater success. This resulted in changes that increased program effectiveness in the agencies.        

​Former "difficult person" herself comes front stage to share with all who will listen how to deal with "people like us!" Author of the book, "Lessons from a Difficult Person: How to Deal with People Like Us" shares her infinite knowledge in her mission to help others stand up for themselves and regain peace.The funny thing is that Sarah Elliston never realized she was “a difficult person,” -- someone who harangued people until she got her way, threw snip fits and temper tantrums, talked over her bosses and pointed out what she thought were their misconceptions. In her family, where she felt bullied, the only way she knew how to get someone’s attention and approval was to voice her opinion—and loudly! Without standing her ground, how could she do what she thought was best for herself and everyone else around her. She wasn’t intentionally mean-spirited. She was just trying to do what she thought was RIGHT! Until a kind, but firm, boss woke her up! With great compassion, and strength, her boss pointed out that that her actions had consequences. That in being “difficult,” she was not only disrupting the office camaraderie and production, but impeding her own professional advancement. That’s the beginning of Sarah’s transformation— when she started on the journey to leave behind the difficult person, and become the woman who teaches others how to deal with difficult people. Sarah “Sam” Elliston is now bringing forth her vital manual on how to awaken the challenging personality, and change both the relationship and the environment with her new book Dealing with Difficult People; Lessons Learned from a Difficult Person. Today, Elliston is a highly successful workshop leader and trainer, who offers wisdom learned the hard way—and through rigorous study and certification in many areas of professional training that aid her in her work -- Values Realization, Parent Effectiveness Training and Reality Therapy.

Live Tue. Jan. 10th, 2016 8pm EST on Para-X-Radio.com Andrieh Vitimus and Jason M. Colwell welcome Sarah (Sam) Elliston to the show to discuss her book Lessons From A Difficult Person: How to Deal with People Like Us. Sarah (Sam) Elliston is an expert in the art of Dealing with Difficult People. She is a top workshop leader and a member of the faculty of the William Glasser Institute, which espouses “Reality Therapy” to foster behavioral change. But her instructional career began long before she even became aware that she was herself a “difficult person,” traits that began in Lincoln MA, where she grew up. For more than 30 years she has been teaching and training, first as a high school teacher in Ohio and Cincinnati—and then as an administrator in the notfor-profit sector. Elliston, who holds a BA in International Relations from the University of Maine and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Brown University, spent 23 years with United Way’s Volunteer Center, coordinating volunteers for city government, training local volunteer coordinators and board volunteers, and managing the volunteer program for United Way. While at United Way, she developed and managed a certificate-earning series on volunteer management with Northern Kentucky University and The Union Institute. She also taught both undergraduate and graduate courses in Volunteer Program Management at Northern Kentucky University. Her career at United Way included initiating and managing the Municipal Volunteer Program — Volunteer Cincinnati — for 15 years. In addition, she worked closely with nonprofit agencies to empower their volunteer programs and boards of trustees and served on the Executive Committee of the Cincinnati Association of Volunteer Administrators. She has presented at the International Conference on Volunteer Administration, the Conference for National and Community Service and regional and state conferences in Ohio, Kentucky, Iowa, New York, Michigan and Illinois. She is a Certified Volunteer Administrator, the highest level of professional certification in the field. In addition to her work as a volunteer administrator, Elliston pursued a course of study that would bring her to her current area of expertise. She is now certified in Values Realization, Parent Effectiveness Training and Reality Therapy. She has served as a board member and president of the Values Realization Institute. Elliston’s passion is training and designing an experience that allows learners to find a process that works for them to make the changes they desire. She is a gentle, persistent, humorous and intelligent trainer, drawing from many sources and always willing to admit that she might not know the answer. For more info, visit: www.sarahelliston.com

Live Tue. Jan. 10th, 2016 8pm EST on Para-X-Radio.com Andrieh Vitimus and Jason M. Colwell welcome Sarah (Sam) Elliston to the show to discuss her book Lessons From A Difficult Person: How to Deal with People Like Us. Sarah (Sam) Elliston is an expert in the art of Dealing with Difficult People. She is a top workshop leader and a member of the faculty of the William Glasser Institute, which espouses “Reality Therapy” to foster behavioral change. But her instructional career began long before she even became aware that she was herself a “difficult person,” traits that began in Lincoln MA, where she grew up. For more than 30 years she has been teaching and training, first as a high school teacher in Ohio and Cincinnati—and then as an administrator in the notfor-profit sector. Elliston, who holds a BA in International Relations from the University of Maine and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Brown University, spent 23 years with United Way’s Volunteer Center, coordinating volunteers for city government, training local volunteer coordinators and board volunteers, and managing the volunteer program for United Way. While at United Way, she developed and managed a certificate-earning series on volunteer management with Northern Kentucky University and The Union Institute. She also taught both undergraduate and graduate courses in Volunteer Program Management at Northern Kentucky University. Her career at United Way included initiating and managing the Municipal Volunteer Program — Volunteer Cincinnati — for 15 years. In addition, she worked closely with nonprofit agencies to empower their volunteer programs and boards of trustees and served on the Executive Committee of the Cincinnati Association of Volunteer Administrators. She has presented at the International Conference on Volunteer Administration, the Conference for National and Community Service and regional and state conferences in Ohio, Kentucky, Iowa, New York, Michigan and Illinois. She is a Certified Volunteer Administrator, the highest level of professional certification in the field. In addition to her work as a volunteer administrator, Elliston pursued a course of study that would bring her to her current area of expertise. She is now certified in Values Realization, Parent Effectiveness Training and Reality Therapy. She has served as a board member and president of the Values Realization Institute. Elliston’s passion is training and designing an experience that allows learners to find a process that works for them to make the changes they desire. She is a gentle, persistent, humorous and intelligent trainer, drawing from many sources and always willing to admit that she might not know the answer. For more info, visit: www.sarahelliston.com

Lessons From a Difficult Person; How to Deal with People Like Us -  with Sarah (Sam) Elliston, M.A.T. CVA The funny thing is that Sarah Elliston never realized she was "a difficult person," --someone who harangued people until she got her way, threw snip fits and temper tantrums, talked over her bosses and pointed out what she thought were their misconceptions. In her family, where she felt bullied, the only way she knew how to get someone's attention and approval was to voice her opinion--and loudly! Without standing her ground, how could she do what she thought was best for herself and everyone else around her. She wasn't intentionally mean-spirited. She was just trying to do what she thought was RIGHT!      Until a kind, but firm, boss woke her up! With great compassion, and strength, her boss pointed out that her actions had consequences. That in being "difficult," she was not only disrupting the office camaraderie and production, but impeding her own professional advancement.      Today, Elliston is a highly successful workshop leader and trainer, who offers wisdom learned the hard way--and through rigorous study and certification in many areas of professional training that aid her in her work -- Values Realization, Parent Effectiveness Training and Reality Therapy. She is a faculty member of the William Glasser Institute. Glasser is an internationally recognized psychiatrist and developer of Reality Therapy, a method of psychotherapy that teaches people they have a choice in how they choose to behave.    For more information visit: www.sarahellistonconsulting.com

Fewer and fewer people watch live television and only about 10% of these viewers actually watch the ads. I have been saying for 15 years that it is the only $80 billion industry where no one is accountable; Cities have been built for cars,, some 60% of our cities are paved, 31% to park cars that are only used 6% of the time. Autonomous cars are going to change that; Aeron Row clothing… buy a new one, return an old one, a fabulous idea; GoPro, from a darling at $80 a share to a dog at $10, what happened?; Start up founders, very optimistic for 2017. My guest today is Sarah Elliston, a self described pain in the ass employee.