by Robyn McLeod | Sep 16, 2021 | Communication
In my town there is a drawbridge that is often under repair. When it is being worked on and the spans are in the upright position, is the bridge open or is it closed? Some people will say it’s open because they see the spans up and open for boats to go through. Others...
by Lisa Kohn | Aug 26, 2021 | Communication
I think it’s something we all have in common. There are simply some conversations we don’t want to or don’t know how to have, and so we either avoid the conversations (or the person/people we should be having the conversations with), plunge into the conversations...
by Robyn McLeod | Jun 10, 2021 | Communication
In my coaching practice, I have worked with many clients who hear feedback from their boss, peers, and even their staff that they need to speak up more often. Almost always, these are leaders who are highly regarded and considered smart and technically proficient in...
by Robyn McLeod | May 20, 2021 | Communication
Recently I had dinner with a friend that I had not seen in years and we had a lot of catching up to do. He shared with me some of his challenges and wins on the work front and I was struck by one story, in particular, that echoed circumstances that I have heard from...
by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Apr 27, 2021 | Communication
“I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize, that what you heard, isn’t what I meant.” ~Unknown This is one of my favorite quotes, even though I don’t know where it’s from. It captures the futility of communication better...
by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Dec 22, 2020 | Communication
“I have come to believe…that what is most important to me must be spoken, made verbal and shared, even at the risk of having it bruised or misunderstood.” ~Audre Lorde I will often be in a session with a coaching client and they will share with me something that is...
