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Do you want to have the confidence to speak up?

Of course you do!

Also, you are NOT alone.

Many people get frustrated because there was something they wanted/needed to contribute to a meeting or discussion or general conversation, and they just didn’t have the confidence to speak up.

Sometimes a conversation is hijacked by a couple of people in the group.

Sometimes we’re worried that what we want to say may be scoffed at and deemed down-right stupid. Trust me. The likelihood that you or what you have to say, are stupid.

I’ve worked with a shed load of people who haven’t had the confidence to speak up.

That’s why I decided to write a book to reach even more people like you.

To gain more confidence and skills around speaking up, get your nose into Hard Conversations - How To Manage Emotions and Have Meaningful Conversation, To Really Discuss What Matters.

You'll find it on Amazon

Do you lack the confidence to engage in meetings and fail to talk?

It’s OK. You are NOT alone.

Almost everyone would admit to having failed to talk in a meeting, even though they had something useful to contribute - especially if your contribution ran counter to what was being said.

The fact that you are aware you are currently lacking the confidence to talk in meetings, is a great first step to getting over this.

You can’t fix what you don’t know is broke, right?

Take some time to reflect on this. Grab yourself a note book and pen.

OK - Think of a time when you had something to contribute to a meeting but didn’t. Now work your way through these questions.

Why didn’t you make that contribution?
Looking at your whys in No 1, which of these reasons is within your control?
Which one are you going to change right now?
How is the one you’ve chosen going to be different now?

Repeat this reflection every week until you’ve covered all the reasons that are within your control.

This reflection is just one way that you can get started in building your confidence.

Much of my work with individuals and organisations has explored how to engage and speak up even when it may be difficult.

That’s why I decided to write a book to reach even more people like you.

To not only get over remaining silent, but also get skilled at such hard conversations, get your nose into Hard Conversations - How To Manage Emotions and Have Meaningful Conversation, To Really Discuss What Matters here

Hard Conversations: How To Manage Emotions and Have Meaningful Conversation, To Really Discuss What Matters Hard Conversations: How To Manage Emotions and Have Meaningful Conversation, To Really Discuss What Matters

Do you avoid difficult conversations like the plague?

Well, you are not alone.

Almost everyone would admit to have avoided a hard conversation at least once in their lives. If they say not, they are probably lying to save face.

The fact that you are aware you avoid hard conversations like the plague, is a great first step to getting over this.

You can’t fix what you don’t know is broke, right?

Much of my work with individuals and organisations has centred around the fear of difficult, hard conversations.

That’s why I decided to write a book to reach even more people like you.

To not only get over avoiding hard conversations, but also get skilled at such conversations, get your nose into Hard Conversations - How To Manage Emotions and Have Meaningful Conversation, To Really Discuss What Matters here https://amzn.to/3X0sIlC?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

Hard Conversations: How To Manage Emotions and Have Meaningful Conversation, To Really Discuss What Matters Hard Conversations: How To Manage Emotions and Have Meaningful Conversation, To Really Discuss What Matters

Do you struggle to have truly meaningful conversations?

It’s OK. You are NOT alone.

Many people get frustrated because important conversations skitter across the surface and never really dig down into the nitty-gritty of what’s important.

Much of my work with individuals and organisations has included work on developing the skills of consistently having truly meaningful conversations.

That’s why I decided to write a book to reach even more people like you.

To not only equip you to create those meaningful conversations, but also get skilled with hard conversations, get your nose into Hard Conversations - How To Manage Emotions and Have Meaningful Conversation, To Really Discuss What Matters here https://amzn.to/3X0sIlC?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

Hard Conversations: How To Manage Emotions and Have Meaningful Conversation, To Really Discuss What Matters Hard Conversations: How To Manage Emotions and Have Meaningful Conversation, To Really Discuss What Matters

Would you like to live your life unapologetically?

Dur! Of course you would.

“But no Eden,” I hear you say. “That would be so selfish. It would be so wrong.”

With all due respect I say, “Tish Tosh!”

Assuming that you are not cruel to animals, a thief or a serial killer (or any kind of killer for that matter), there’s going to be very little in your life and behaviour choices that you really need to apologise for.

Growing up, we get conditioned into habitually apologising. And the we I’m referring to here is mostly women. Are experiences as adults can go on to reinforce this habit.

We do all sorts of unnecessary apologising in all sorts of forms.

We literally say sorry when someone bumps into us.

We stay silent rather than voice what we’re really passionate about.

Rather than expressing our own style, we dress like others so that blend in.

We remain silent when we don’t agree with someone, just to keep the peace?

You know what I’m talking about.

Take some time to reflect. Write your thoughts down. To get you started answer each of the following questions.

When do I say sorry when it’s just not needed?
When have I gone along with what someone else believes/determines are my ambitions or desires?
What am I actually passionate about? What are my soap boxes?
When have I remain silent when we don’t agree with someone, just to keep the peace?
Do I want things to be different?
How am I putting this right for me?

My book, Hard Conversations would be something to support you if your answer to number 5 was yes.

You can grab a copy from here https://amzn.to/3X0sIlC?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

Here’s to you living your life unapologetically,

To your success, whatever that may look like for you,

Eden ;0)

Hard Conversations: How To Manage Emotions and Have Meaningful Conversation, To Really Discuss What Matters Hard Conversations: How To Manage Emotions and Have Meaningful Conversation, To Really Discuss What Matters

Do you want to have the confidence to speak up?

Of course you do!

Also, you are NOT alone.

Many people get frustrated because there was something they wanted/needed to contribute to a meeting or discussion or general conversation, and they just didn’t have the confidence to speak up.

Sometimes a conversation is hijacked by a couple of people in the group.

Sometimes we’re worried that what we want to say may be scoffed at and deemed down-right stupid. Trust me. The likelihood that you or what you have to say, are stupid.

I’ve worked with a shed load of people who haven’t had the confidence to speak up.

That’s why I decided to write a book to reach even more people like you.

To gain more confidence and skills around speaking up, get your nose into Hard Conversations - How To Manage Emotions and Have Meaningful Conversation, To Really Discuss What Matters here https://amzn.to/3X0sIlC?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

Hard Conversations: How To Manage Emotions and Have Meaningful Conversation, To Really Discuss What Matters Hard Conversations: How To Manage Emotions and Have Meaningful Conversation, To Really Discuss What Matters

Do you lack the confidence to engage in meetings and fail to talk?

It’s OK. You are NOT alone.

Almost everyone would admit to having failed to talk in a meeting, even though they had something useful to contribute - especially if your contribution ran counter to what was being said.

The fact that you are aware you are currently lacking the confidence to talk in meetings, is a great first step to getting over this.

You can’t fix what you don’t know is broke, right?

Take some time to reflect on this. Grab yourself a note book and pen.

OK - Think of a time when you had something to contribute to a meeting but didn’t. Now work your way through these questions.

Why didn’t you make that contribution?
Looking at your whys in No 1, which of these reasons is within your control?
Which one are you going to change right now?
How is the one you’ve chosen going to be different now?

Repeat this reflection every week until you’ve covered all the reasons that are within your control.

This reflection is just one way that you can get started in building your confidence.

Much of my work with individuals and organisations has explored how to engage and speak up even when it may be difficult.

That’s why I decided to write a book to reach even more people like you.

To not only get over remaining silent, but also get skilled at such hard conversations, get your nose into Hard Conversations - How To Manage Emotions and Have Meaningful Conversation, To Really Discuss What Matters. You can find it on Amazon.

Do you avoid difficult conversations like the plague?

Well, you are not alone.

Almost everyone would admit to have avoided a hard conversation at least once in their lives. If they say not, they are probably lying to save face.

The fact that you are aware you avoid hard conversations like the plague, is a great first step to getting over this.

You can’t fix what you don’t know is broke, right?

Much of my work with individuals and organisations has centred around the fear of difficult, hard conversations.

That’s why I decided to write a book to reach even more people like you.

To not only get over avoiding hard conversations, but also get skilled at such conversations, get your nose into Hard Conversations - How To Manage Emotions and Have Meaningful Conversation, To Really Discuss What Matters from Amazon

Do you struggle to have truly meaningful conversations?

It’s OK. You are NOT alone.

Many people get frustrated because important conversations skitter across the surface and never really dig down into the nitty-gritty of what’s important.

Much of my work with individuals and organisations has included work on developing the skills of consistently having truly meaningful conversations.

That’s why I decided to write a book to reach even more people like you.

To not only equip you to create those meaningful conversations, but also get skilled with hard conversations, get your nose into Hard Conversations - How To Manage Emotions and Have Meaningful Conversation, To Really Discuss What Matters.

You can easily find it on Amazon.

Would you like to live your life unapologetically?

Dur! Of course you would.

“But no Eden,” I hear you say. “That would be so selfish. It would be so wrong.”

With all due respect I say, “Tish Tosh!”

Assuming that you are not cruel to animals, a thief or a serial killer (or any kind of killer for that matter), there’s going to be very little in your life and behaviour choices that you really need to apologise for.

Growing up, we get conditioned into habitually apologising. And the we I’m referring to here is mostly women. Are experiences as adults can go on to reinforce this habit.

We do all sorts of unnecessary apologising in all sorts of forms.

We literally say sorry when someone bumps into us.

We stay silent rather than voice what we’re really passionate about.

Rather than expressing our own style, we dress like others so that blend in.

We remain silent when we don’t agree with someone, just to keep the peace?

You know what I’m talking about.

Take some time to reflect. Write your thoughts down. To get you started answer each of the following questions.

When do I say sorry when it’s just not needed?
When have I gone along with what someone else believes/determines are my ambitions or desires?
What am I actually passionate about? What are my soap boxes?
When have I remain silent when we don’t agree with someone, just to keep the peace?
Do I want things to be different?
How am I putting this right for me?

My book, Hard Conversations would be something to support you if your answer to number 5 was yes.

You can grab a copy from Amazon

Here’s to you living your life unapologetically,

To your success, whatever that may look like for you,

Eden ;0)