The Conversation Before the Conversation

Some conversations are too important to improvise.

We help adults prepare for important conversations they may be uncertain, uncomfortable, or apprehensive about having.

Conversation Strategy Sessions

Preparation for important conversations before they happen.

One-on-One

Individual Strategy Sessions

You might be preparing to tell your significant other something difficult, have a conversation with a family member, or communicate a decision you’ve been putting off.

Couples & Partners

Couples Strategy Sessions

Or perhaps you and your partner want to prepare together for a conversation about your relationship, your future, or a change you’re considering.

Joint Strategy

Joint Strategy Sessions

Whatever the situation, we’ll focus on the conversation ahead and how you can prepare to have it.

You bring whatever you’re facing.

We’ll start there.

Speaking, Workshops & Organizational Training

Good communication matters wherever people work, lead, and make decisions together.

Experience & Background

Our lead strategist bring more than 25 years of experience in communication, education, leadership, and coaching to speaking engagements, workshops, and organizational training.

Organizations & Core Topics

Strategist are available to work with organizations, businesses, and groups that want to help their people communicate more effectively, particularly when conversations are difficult, expectations need to be clarified, or something important needs to be said.

Topics may include navigating difficult conversations, communicating through change, interpersonal communication, and strengthening communication among colleagues and teams.

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Custom Formats

Whether you’re planning an event, a workshop, or a training session, we can talk about your audience, what you’re hoping to accomplish, and an approach that fits.

Let’s talk about what you have in mind.

How We Do The Work

We don’t believe everybody needs the same kind of conversation.

Situation 01

Some people come to us knowing exactly what they want to say. They’re just not sure how to say it.

Situation 02

Others know something needs to be discussed, but they’re having trouble figuring out where to begin.

Situation 03

And sometimes two people need help preparing for a conversation they’re going to have together.

We work with individuals and couples, and we approach each situation based on the people involved and the conversation ahead.

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Focus & Boundaries

We are not here to investigate your past, decide who’s right, or tell you what choices to make.

We start with where you are today.

We look at what you want to communicate, how your words might be received, and how you can prepare for responses you weren’t expecting.

Core Philosophy

You can’t control what another person thinks, feels, or says. And you can’t guarantee how an important conversation will turn out.

But you can prepare for your part in it.

That’s the work. And that’s why we are here.

Executive Advisory

I’ve spent more than 25 years studying communication, teaching it, leading organizations, coaching, and working with people from all walks of life.

I served as a tenured Communication Studies faculty member at the college level, teaching interpersonal communication, communication theory, public speaking, and intercultural communication.

Ready to Talk?

If you’ve been thinking about a conversation you need to have, maybe it’s time we talked about it.

What to Expect

You don’t have to know exactly what you want to say before you reach out. That’s part of what we can figure out together.

Whether you’re ready to move forward or just want to find out if this is the right fit, we welcome the opportunity to talk with you.

Let’s start with a conversation.

Conversation Strategy Sessions & Speaking

Send an inquiry to request a session or discuss organizational work. A time will be agreed separately.