Deborah Needham returns to continue emphasizing the importance of empathy in healthy communication. This time we dive deeper into the tools you can use to help others through traumatic experiences, as well as regulate ourselves. We learn more about why we react to others the way we do and how we can use that information…
New Podcast Episode Coming Soon – Check back on October 2nd for the episode launch! If you or a loved one are struggling, help is available. Speak with someone today by dialing 988 in the United States or by contacting your respective Suicide Crisis Hotline. UPLIFT is a yearly work-out day that strives to raise…
Knowing how to use and control empathy is a powerful tool in both your professional and personal life. Empathy holds our relationships together and helps us better understand others, as well as ourselves. Founder of Crisis Optimist Coaching and Consulting, Deborah Needham, expands on all the ways empathy can help others and the importance on…
Leadership can often be an isolating position – as the sole decision maker, you don’t often have all the variables in front of you to make the best decision for you and your team. Kelly sits down with Erin Peterson for Part Two of their conversation about finding self-confidence in leadership by diving into methods…
Being a confident leader is a difficult task. It’s not always clear which direction is the right way to go, and many leaders tend to struggle with balancing the expectations of success against the passion of their employees. Professional Leadership Coach Erin Petersen joins the podcast to talk about the value of self-confidence in leadership,…
Service Dogs are highly-trained canines that are taught to perform specific tasks for individuals or groups of people with various types of disabilities. Few know them better than Jeff Anderson – as the founder and CEO of Rebuilding Warriors, a 501(c)3 non-profit that provides service dogs to veterans all across the country, Jeff has been…
Please join us for this free live webinar provided by Empathia, presented by Sharon Bryson and Ann SanCartier. Discover the soul of crisis response with Sharon Bryson, as we unlock over three decades of invaluable frontline insight. As the former Managing Director of the NTSB and currently the Director for the Delaware Office of Highway…
Protests may bring out strong emotions and could lead to conflicts in a friendship. Here are some suggestions for managing differences: Respect differences. No two people are going to see eye-to-eye on everything. It’s okay to agree to disagree. Find common ground. It’s likely you and your friend share many beliefs and values. Identifying areas…
Losing a friendship is often painful, and may sometimes occur due to a difference in values or beliefs. In the aftermath of a friend “breakup,” it’s common to experience feelings of grief. These steps may help you navigate the process: Don’t bury your emotions. Allow yourself to accept the range of emotions that you are…
If you live, take classes, or work near a public space, it’s possible that you could get caught in a large crowd of people. If this occurs, it’s important to maintain awareness of your surroundings. Some tips for staying safe when surrounded by people include: Make certain your cell phone is fully charged. Keep your…