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Connect with us at:  [email protected] Rosemay Webster on LinkedIn Elizabeth Amorino on LinkedIn We'd LOVE to hear from you. Take the free Communication Skills Gap Quiz Confidence Comes After You Start with Makeda Boehm What if confidence isn’t something you need before you take the leap—but something you build by taking it? In this episode of Communicate Connect Thrive, we sit down with Makeda Boehm, Strategic AI and Digital Workforce Architect and founder of Seed & Society, to explore why confidence comes from participation, not perfection. Makeda’s unconventional career journey took her from earning her GED at 16 and working as a teacher to breaking into enterprise technology sales, closing nearly $10 million in deals, and building her own business using AI-powered systems. Along the way, she learned that confidence doesn’t come from waiting until you feel ready. It comes from showing up, taking action, and gathering evidence of what you’re capable of doing. If you’ve ever second-guessed yourself, waited for the perfect moment, or wondered whether you’re qualified enough to pursue your next opportunity, this conversation is for you. In This Episode, We Discuss: Why so many women wait to feel confident before taking action. How to move forward when imposter syndrome and self-doubt show up. What an “evidence library” is and how it helps build lasting confidence. How to advocate for yourself, pursue promotions, and take up space in rooms where you feel like an outsider. How taking action can help women embrace entrepreneurship, new technology, and unfamiliar opportunities. How AI can help service-based business owners reclaim their time and build more sustainable businesses. Are You Holding Yourself Back? Maybe you’re waiting to apply for the promotion, raise your rates, speak up in a meeting, launch your business, or try something new because you don’t feel ready yet. For working women, self-doubt can show up as: Imposter syndrome: Feeling like you have to prove yourself more than everyone else before you deserve a seat at the table. Perfectionism: Overpreparing, overthinking, and delaying action until everything feels just right. Fear of failure: Worrying that one mistake will undermine your credibility or confirm your doubts about yourself. Difficulty advocating for yourself: Struggling to ask for a raise, negotiate compensation, share your accomplishments, or set higher rates. The pressure to prove your worth: Feeling that you must work harder, know more, or be more qualified than your peers to be taken seriously. Career transition anxiety: Wondering whether you can succeed when stepping into a new role, industry, leadership position, or business venture. Technology overwhelm: Feeling behind or intimidated by AI and other emerging tools. The confidence gap: Knowing you have something valuable to offer but hesitating to make yourself visible or pursue the next opportunity. Two Takeaways to Put Into Practice 1. Confidence is a result, not a requirement. Choose one thing you’ve been waiting to feel ready for and take the smallest possible step toward it this week. You don’t have to eliminate your fear before you begin. 2. Build an evidence library. Start collecting proof of your capabilities. Save the positive feedback, successful presentations, completed projects, difficult conversations you navigated, goals you achieved, and moments when you did something that once intimidated you. When self-doubt creeps in, revisit that evidence. You don’t have to rely on how confident you feel in the moment. You can remind yourself of what you’ve already done. Connect with Makeda Boehm Learn more about Makeda’s work in AI, digital workforce systems, and helping service-based business owners reclaim their time. Website: https://seedandsociety.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/makedaboehm Explore her Free AI Employee Report, More Money & Time Labs, and the Seed & Society Podcast. Your Challenge This Week What is one thing you’ve been waiting to feel confident enough to do? Take one small step toward it this week. Send the email. Speak up in the meeting. Submit the application. Share the idea. Start the project. Stop waiting for confidence to arrive. Start building the evidence that you can do hard things. If this episode resonates with you, share it with a woman who needs a reminder that she doesn’t have to feel ready to get started. Follow Communicate Connect Thrive for more conversations about communication, connection, and thriving at work and in life. Speak clearly. Listen bravely.

Connect with us at:  [email protected] Rosemay Webster on LinkedIn Elizabeth Amorino on LinkedIn We'd LOVE to hear from you. What Am I Actually Trying to Say? Have you ever rehearsed a difficult conversation over and over without getting any closer to knowing what you want to say? In this episode, we explore why that happens and how getting clear before a conversation can help you communicate with greater confidence and purpose. You'll learn how to separate what happened from what you're feeling and assuming, identify what you need, and use five questions to prepare for a more productive conversation. In this episode: Why we get stuck rehearsing conversations in our heads The difference between facts, feelings, and assumptions Five questions to ask before a difficult conversation How to turn frustration into a clear request Your challenge: Pick one conversation you've been avoiding and work through the five Get Clear questions. Take the free Communication Skills Gap Quiz Bring communication skills to your organization: If your women's ERG, leadership team, or organization wants practical communication workshops or group coaching, contact us to start a conversation. If this episode helped you, share it with a friend or colleague and leave us a review. Thanks for listening! Remember, Speak Clearly & Listen Bravely. One final production suggestion: keep the Get Clear worksheet as the episode's one main tool. The facts-feelings-assumptions distinction supports the worksheet, rather than becoming a second competing framework. That makes the episode easier to remember and gives listeners one concrete action to take immediately.

Episode Title: Stop Reacting. Start Choosing: The Communication Shift That Changes Everything Connect with us at:  [email protected] Rosemay Webster on LinkedIn Elizabeth Amorino on LinkedIn We'd LOVE to hear from you. What You’ll Learn: Why reaction mode keeps you stuck in conflict and stress How future orientation changes the way you communicate A simple 3-step framework (W.I.N. Method™) to respond with clarity How to regulate your emotions and protect your energy in difficult moments Guest: Jackie Miller is a high-conflict divorce coach, speaker, and author who helps women break toxic communication cycles, regulate their nervous system, and communicate from strength instead of survival. Go-To Phrases: 👉 “Is this moving me toward the future I want?” 👉 “Pause before you respond.” 👉 “Choose your response, don’t default to reaction.” Connect with Jackie: Website: jackiemillercoaching.com Podcast: Out of Crazytown Book: WINNING: Rewiring Your Brain and Reclaiming Your Life After Toxic Love

Connect with us at:  [email protected] Rosemay Webster on LinkedIn Elizabeth Amorino on LinkedIn We'd LOVE to hear from you. Episode Title: Work-Life Balance Isn’t Working: What actually works? What You'll Learn: Why work-life balance can become another unrealistic expectation The difference between work-life balance and work-life integration How to communicate your capacity at work How to set boundaries without guilt Why different seasons require different priorities How communication skills can reduce overwhelm and burnout Action Step: Identify: One thing to protect. One thing to release. One thing to renegotiate.

Content Warning: This episode discusses domestic violence, abuse, and violence against women. This may be difficult or triggering for some listeners. Please take care of yourself while listening and choose what feels right for you. Need Support? If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, support is available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Call: 800-799-7233 Text: START to 88788 Online: The National Domestic Violence Hotline If you are in immediate danger, contact emergency services in your area. Connect with us at:  [email protected] Rosemay Webster on LinkedIn Elizabeth Amorino on LinkedIn We'd LOVE to hear from you. Episode Title: Listening Beyond the Silence: How Connection Can Help Us Recognize Domestic Violence What You’ll Learn: Why domestic violence can be difficult to recognize—even when it is happening to someone we know How connection and paying attention can help us notice when someone may need support Why education and awareness are important tools for domestic violence prevention How we can show up for the women in our lives without judgment or assumptions Why domestic violence can affect women across every profession, community, and socioeconomic background Guest: Georeen Tanner is a New York-based producer with experience across television, podcasts, digital, and streaming content. As a producer of true crime documentaries, she has spent years examining stories of violence and the people impacted by it. Her work has led her to think deeply about the intersection between storytelling, prevention, awareness, and the ways we can better recognize when someone may need help. Georeen brings an important message to this conversation: showing up matters. Go-To Phrases: 👉 “Domestic violence doesn’t have a face.” 👉 “Education is key.” 👉 “We need to pay attention to the women around us.” 👉 “90% of life is showing up. Let’s show up for women.” Connect with Georeen: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georeen-tanner

Connect with us at:  [email protected] Rosemay Webster on LinkedIn Elizabeth Amorino on LinkedIn We'd LOVE to hear from you. Friends With Your Boss? Navigating Workplace Friendships, Power & Boundaries Can you be friends with your boss and still have a healthy professional relationship? Workplace friendships can be meaningful. You might genuinely like your boss, talk about your families, laugh together, support each other, or even spend time together outside of work. But when friendship and professional roles overlap, things can get complicated quickly. What happens when your boss makes a decision you disagree with? Do you respond as a friend—or as an employee? The truth is, friendship doesn't erase hierarchy, and hierarchy doesn't eliminate connection. In this episode of Communication Skills for Working Women, Elizabeth Amorino and Dr. Rosemay Webster break down how to navigate workplace friendships, professional boundaries, and power dynamics using three simple ideas: Connection. Role. Power. Connection: Value the Relationship Without Making Assumptions A workplace friendship can be a genuine friendship. You can trust someone, care about them, talk about your family, and enjoy spending time together. But personal connection doesn't automatically mean you can communicate with each other exactly as you would outside of work. You might find yourself thinking: “We're friends, so I should be able to tell them anything.” “We're close, so they should understand how I feel.” “If I disagree with them, I'm going to damage our friendship.” Instead of making assumptions, pause and recognize both parts of the relationship. “I value this relationship, and I also recognize that we're at work.” Connection means valuing the relationship without expecting the friendship to erase the professional context. Role: Know Who You Are to Each Other at Work The same person can occupy multiple roles in your life. Your boss might also be your friend. A colleague might be a mentor. Someone you genuinely like might also be responsible for evaluating your performance. Those professional roles don't disappear because you have a personal connection. When an important conversation comes up, ask yourself: “Which role am I communicating from right now?” If you're discussing a work decision, communicate professionally. If you're giving feedback, recognize the professional role you're in. If you're having a personal conversation, recognize that you're shifting into a different part of the relationship. One helpful phrase is: “I value our relationship, and I want to approach this conversation professionally.” Role gives you clarity about how to communicate at work. Power: Recognize Who Has Authority Power is an important part of any workplace relationship. If someone has authority over your: Pay Promotion Schedule Performance evaluation Opportunities Responsibilities there is a power difference—even when you genuinely like each other. That power difference can influence communication. You might hesitate to disagree, feel pressure to say yes, or worry that speaking honestly could affect your relationship or your career. It can also create the perception of favoritism among other employees. Ask yourself: “Is this relationship affecting what I feel comfortable saying or doing?” Recognizing power doesn't mean the relationship is unhealthy. It means the power difference deserves to be acknowledged. You can communicate honestly while still protecting the professional relationship. Try: “I'm going to push back on this decision because of my perspective on the work—not because of our relationship.” Connection. Role. Power. When a workplace relationship feels complicated, come back to these three questions: Connection: What is our relationship? Role: What are our professional roles? Power: Where does authority exist between us? You don't have to choose between being human and being professional. You can have connection and boundaries. You can value a friendship while still recognizing the professional relationship. And sometimes, clarity is what allows connection to remain healthy. Your Communication Challenge Think about one workplace relationship that feels complicated. Ask yourself: Connection: What is our relationship? Role: What are our professional roles? Power: Where does authority exist between us? Then ask yourself: “Is there anything I'm avoiding saying because I'm afraid it will change the relationship?” You don't have to say it today. Start by getting clear with yourself. Because when you understand the connection, role, and power in a workplace relationship, you have a much clearer starting point for your next conversation. If This Episode Resonates Follow Communication Skills for Working Women and share this episode with another working woman who might be navigating a complicated workplace friendship, difficult conversation, professional boundary, or power dynamic. We're here to help you communicate with more clarity and confidence in the relationships that matter most. Speak Clearly and Listen Bravely. The Art and Science of Connection

Thursday, October 1 8:00 PM Mountain / 10:00 PM Eastern Register here: https://forms.gle/A9TrDUsqZAPKBjCL7 Thriving Through Transitions: You Don’t Have to Have It All Figured Out Have you ever been in a season of life where you thought, “I should know what I’m doing by now”—but you don’t? Maybe your career has changed. Your children are growing up. You’re caring for an aging parent. Your relationship looks different. You’ve moved, experienced a loss, or simply realized that the life you’ve been living doesn’t quite fit anymore. Transitions can bring a mix of emotions—excitement, sadness, relief, fear, hope, overwhelm, and uncertainty. And sometimes, the hardest part is feeling like you’re supposed to have everything figured out. In this episode of Communication Skills for Working Women, we’re talking about how communication can help you navigate life transitions with more clarity and confidence. You Don’t Have to Have It All Figured Out A transition is a process, not a straight line. Instead of asking yourself, “What should I do?” try asking: “What do I need right now?” You might need rest, information, support, time to think, a boundary, a difficult conversation, or simply someone to listen. Once you recognize what you need, the next communication skill is learning to say it clearly. You can say: “I need some time to think about this.” “I need you to listen right now. I’m not looking for a solution.” “I’m realizing I need some help.” “I don’t know exactly what I need yet, but I know something needs to change.” “I’m still figuring this out.” You don’t have to understand everything before you communicate. You can communicate uncertainty. Look at Your Transition as a Whole We also talk about a simple timeline exercise that can help you see your transition differently. Think about a significant transition in your life and map what happened afterward. Some experiences may have been difficult, while others brought joy, hope, peace, growth, or unexpected opportunities. Seeing the whole timeline can remind you that transitions aren't usually a straight line. You can have a difficult day and then experience something wonderful. You can feel like you’re making progress and then suddenly feel uncertain again. Instead of asking, “Why am I still struggling with this?” try asking: “What is this part of the transition showing me?” and “What do I need now?” Your Communication Skill for Today Take one minute to pause and ask yourself: What am I feeling? What do I need? What is one thing I can communicate clearly? Your answer might lead to a conversation with your spouse, boss, friend, adult child, parent, or someone else in your life. You may need to ask for support, set a boundary, say no, clarify what you need, or simply tell someone: “I’m still figuring this out.” You don't have to solve the entire transition today. You just need to communicate the next thing. Join Our Free Thriving Through Transitions Workshop If this episode sounds like the season of life you're currently experiencing, Elizabeth and Rosemay invite you to join their free 60-minute Thriving Through Transitions workshop. This online workshop is designed for working women who are navigating a life transition and want a chance to slow down, reflect, connect, and identify meaningful next steps. Together, we'll explore where you've been, what you're experiencing now, and where you want to go next—with practical communication skills you can use beyond the workshop. Join us: Thursday, October 1 8:00 PM Mountain / 10:00 PM Eastern Register here: https://forms.gle/A9TrDUsqZAPKBjCL7 A replay will also be available for those who can't attend live. Know a woman who is navigating a transition? Share this episode with her and invite her to join you for the workshop. Remember A transition doesn't necessarily mean something is wrong. Sometimes it simply means something is changing. You don't need to know the entire path. Start with what you know. Ask yourself what you need. And communicate that next thing clearly. Because thriving doesn't mean everything feels easy or that you have all the answers. Sometimes thriving means giving yourself permission to be where you are—and then taking the next step. Speak Clearly and Listen Bravely.

[email protected] Rosemay Webster on LinkedIn Elizabeth Amorino on LinkedIn We'd LOVE to hear from you. What You’ll Learn: About  the power of choosing your mindset and how that can change your perspective, change your paradigm, and transform your life. How your mind is a powerful tool that can help you achieve your goals.  Guest:  Heather Hall is a three-time cancer survivor first diagnosed at 21, Heather turned three diagnoses into a philosophy that changes lives. With 20+ years in public relations, communications, and advocacy, she is a nationally recognized keynote speaker, blogger, and communications consultant who teaches people that choice is their most underused resource. Her “Today I Choose” framework helps audiences shift their mindset, reclaim their power, and become their own best advocate in their health, their work, and their life. Go-To Phrases: 👉 What will you choose today? Today I Choose... Connect with Heather: Website: https://www.theheatherhall.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherhallwriterspeaker

Connect with us at: [email protected] Rosemay Webster on LinkedIn Elizabeth Amorino on LinkedIn We'd LOVE to hear from you. 🎁 FREE WORKSHOP: Thriving Through Transitions Are you entering a new chapter of life and wondering how to navigate the changes while still showing up for everyone around you? Join Elizabeth and Rosemay for Thriving Through Transitions, a FREE 60-minute workshop created for women navigating change and uncertainty. We'll go deeper into practical tools to help you: Choose the Time That Works for You: Monday, September 28 6:00 PM Mountain | 8:00 PM Eastern Thursday, October 1 8:00 PM Mountain | 10:00 PM Eastern Can't attend live? Register for the replay! 👉 REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/t599cMHxkk5SFtvK9 Please share this workshop with a woman who may be navigating a major life transition right now. Connect with us at:  [email protected] Rosemay Webster on LinkedIn Elizabeth Amorino on LinkedIn We'd LOVE to hear from you. In the Middle of Change, Start Here: Name What You Need Life transitions can leave you feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and disconnected from what you actually need. Maybe you're starting a new job, becoming a mom, watching your children grow up and leave home, caring for an aging parent, navigating a relationship change, experiencing grief, or simply realizing that the life you're living doesn't quite fit anymore. And while you're trying to figure out what's next, you may also be struggling with communication. You might find yourself thinking: “I don't know what I need.” “I don't know how to ask for help.” “I keep saying yes when I really want to say no.” “I avoid difficult conversations.” “Why doesn't anyone understand what I need?” In this midweek drop, Elizabeth and Rosemay talk about one simple communication skill that can help you navigate transitions with more clarity: naming what you need. One Simple Skill: Name What You Need When you're in the middle of change, it's easy to focus on what everyone else needs from you. But before you can communicate clearly with someone else, you often need to pause long enough to understand what's happening inside of you. Elizabeth and Rosemay walk you through three simple steps: 1. Pause. Take a breath before you respond, agree to something, or try to solve the entire problem. 2. Ask yourself: “What do I need right now?” Maybe you need time, help, information, rest, clarity, space, someone to listen, or a boundary. And remember: A need isn't a demand. Identifying what you need doesn't mean someone else is required to give it to you. It simply gives you valuable information about yourself. 3. Put it into words. Try: “What I need right now is ______.” For example: “What I need right now is a little more time before I make this decision.” “What I need right now is for you to listen rather than try to fix this.” “What I need right now is some help.” “What I need right now is for us to talk about this when we're both calmer.” “What I need right now is some space.” Clear communication doesn't require you to have your entire life figured out. Sometimes it starts with simply knowing what you need right now. Your Challenge Think about one transition you're currently experiencing. Then ask yourself: What am I feeling? And: What do I need? Don't worry about solving everything yet. Just name the need. And if you're ready, take the next step and communicate it to someone: “What I need right now is…” It may feel vulnerable or uncomfortable, but clarity starts with understanding yourself—and communication starts when you give someone else the opportunity to understand you. Join Our FREE Thriving Through Transitions Workshop If you're navigating a life transition and want practical tools for communicating through change, Elizabeth and Rosemay invite you to join the FREE 60-minute Thriving Through Transitions workshop. Together, we'll explore practical communication skills to help you navigate the emotions, conversations, relationships, boundaries, and decisions that come with change. Choose the session that works for you: Monday, September 28 — 6:00 PM Mountain / 8:00 PM Eastern Thursday, October 1 — 8:00 PM Mountain / 10:00 PM Eastern Can't attend live? Register anyway and receive the replay. Register for Thriving Through Transitions Because transitions aren't just about what's changing around you. They're also about how you communicate while you're changing. In This Episode Communication during life transitions How to identify what you need Why women often struggle to express their needs Setting boundaries during times of change Asking for help without guilt Communicating clearly when you're overwhelmed How to pause before responding The difference between having a need and making a demand A simple script for expressing what you need Practical communication skills for working women Navigating career, family, relationship, and personal transitions How clarity can create more connection during change Speak Clearly and Listen Bravely.

Sherry Dial is the founder of Dial Services, LLC, a speaker, entrepreneur, and self-described Business Improver. She helps businesses and nonprofits identify growth opportunities hiding in plain sight by using the data, customers, and resources they already have. Sherry has helped businesses increase sales and customer retention by turning overwhelming information into clear, actionable decisions. What You’ll Learn: Why having more data doesn’t always lead to better decisions How clarity can improve communication, alignment, and confidence How to identify the information that actually matters Why small shifts in how you communicate with customers can build lasting connection How businesses can use what they already have to create growth and retention. Connect with us at:  [email protected] Rosemay Webster on LinkedIn Elizabeth Amorino on LinkedIn We'd LOVE to hear from you. Connect with Sherry: LinkedIn: @dialservicesllc Facebook: @dialservicesllc Instagram: @dialservicesllc https://dialservicesllc.com/

🎁 FREE WORKSHOP: Thriving Through Transitions Are you entering a new chapter of life and wondering how to navigate the changes while still showing up for everyone around you? Join Elizabeth and Rosemay for Thriving Through Transitions, a FREE 60-minute workshop created for women navigating change and uncertainty. We'll go deeper into practical tools to help you: Get clear about what is changing Identify what you need Communicate your needs with confidence Navigate difficult conversations during times of change Stay connected to yourself and the people around you Move forward when you don't have all the answers Choose the Time That Works for You: Monday, September 28 6:00 PM Mountain | 8:00 PM Eastern Thursday, October 1 8:00 PM Mountain | 10:00 PM Eastern Can't attend live? Register for the replay! 👉 REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/t599cMHxkk5SFtvK9 Please share this workshop with a woman who may be navigating a major life transition right now. Thriving Through Transitions: When Your Parents Are Aging What happens when the transition you're navigating isn't about starting something new but about watching your parents get older and realizing your role in your family is changing? You may suddenly find yourself having conversations about health, safety, independence, finances, caregiving, and the future. And then there are your siblings. Everyone may care deeply, but that doesn't mean everyone sees the situation the same way or has the same capacity to help. In this midweek episode of Communication Skills for Working Women, Elizabeth and Rosemay explore how to communicate through the emotional and practical challenges of caring for aging parents. In This Episode, You'll Learn: 1. Talk About What You're Noticing Before jumping to solutions, start with what you're actually observing. Instead of: “You can't keep living like this.” Try: “I've noticed you've been having more difficulty getting around lately. How are you feeling about it?” Clear communication creates space for conversation instead of immediately creating defensiveness. 2. Communicate Concern Without Taking Over Supporting aging parents often means balancing care, safety, and autonomy. You can express concern without assuming you should make every decision. Try: “I'm worried about you, and I want to understand what kind of support would actually feel helpful.” 3. Communicate With Your Siblings About Capacity Different siblings may have different amounts of time, money, proximity, or emotional capacity. Don't rely on assumptions. Talk openly about what needs to be done and what each person can realistically contribute. Try: “Can we talk about what each of us realistically has capacity to do?” Clear expectations can prevent resentment before it builds. This Episode Is For You If… You're a working woman who is: Navigating aging parents Becoming a caregiver Having difficult conversations with parents Worried about a parent's health or independence Trying to balance caregiving with work and family Struggling to communicate with siblings Experiencing changing family roles Feeling responsible for everyone Unsure how much help to offer Struggling with guilt around caregiving Navigating family conflict Trying to set expectations with siblings Experiencing a major life transition Unsure what comes next A Question to Consider What is changing in your family right now—and what conversation have you been avoiding because you don't know how to begin it? You don't need to have the solution. You can start with what you're noticing. If this episode resonated with you, share it with another woman who might need to hear it right now and leave us a review. Your review helps other working women find the podcast. Thanks for listening to Communication Skills for Working Women. Speak Clearly. Listen Bravely.

Connect with us at: [email protected] Rosemay Webster on LinkedIn Elizabeth Amorino on LinkedIn We'd LOVE to hear from you.   🎁 FREE WORKSHOP: Thriving Through Transitions Are you entering a new chapter of life and wondering how to navigate the changes while still showing up for everyone around you? Join Elizabeth and Rosemay for Thriving Through Transitions, a FREE 60-minute workshop created for women navigating change and uncertainty. Choose the Time That Works for You: Monday, September 28 6:00 PM Mountain | 8:00 PM Eastern Thursday, October 1 8:00 PM Mountain | 10:00 PM Eastern Can't attend live? Register for the replay! 👉 REGISTER HERE Please share this workshop with a woman who may be navigating a major life transition right now. What You’ll Learn in this weeks episode: Why achievement and thriving are not the same thing How external validation disconnects you from your worth The shift from proving yourself to trusting yourself Guest: Jackie Phichith is a human behavior and transformation expert with 19 years of experience in leadership development and organizational change, helping individuals and organizations build more human-centered, resilient cultures. Insights from the episode: 👉 “People don’t need more achievement. They need to reconnect to their worth.” 👉 “You are not broken.” 👉 “The brilliance was always within” Connect with Jackie: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinephichith Website: www.thelumenary.live

🎁 FREE WORKSHOP: Thriving Through Transitions Are you entering a new chapter of life and wondering how to navigate the changes while still showing up for everyone around you? Join Elizabeth and Rosemay for Thriving Through Transitions, a FREE 60-minute workshop created for women navigating change and uncertainty. Choose the Time That Works for You: Monday, September 28 6:00 PM Mountain | 8:00 PM Eastern Thursday, October 1 8:00 PM Mountain | 10:00 PM Eastern Can't attend live? Register for the replay! 👉 REGISTER HERE Please share this workshop with a woman who may be navigating a major life transition right now. Thriving Through Transitions: How to Communicate When Life Is Changing What if the hardest part of a life transition isn’t the change itself—but figuring out how to communicate while you’re going through it? Maybe you’re starting a new job, becoming a mom, getting married, moving, watching your children leave home, caring for aging parents, experiencing loss, navigating a relationship change, or simply realizing that the life you’re living no longer quite fits. Transitions can be exciting, but they can also leave you feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of what you need. And here’s the challenge: life doesn’t stop just because you’re going through a major transition. You still have to show up at work. Answer the email. Have the difficult conversation. Communicate with your spouse, children, friends, coworkers, and boss. So how do you communicate clearly when you’re still trying to figure things out yourself? In this midweek episode of Communication Skills for Working Women, Elizabeth and Rosemay introduce their upcoming FREE Thriving Through Transitions Workshop and share two practical communication skills you can start using right now. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: 1. Get Clear on What Is Changing When everything feels like it is changing at once, it can be difficult to know exactly what is causing your stress or uncertainty. The first step is to name what is actually changing. You don't need to have your entire future figured out before you communicate what you're experiencing. Try saying: “I’m in a season of change right now, and I’m still figuring out what I need.” That simple statement can create clarity—for you and for the people around you. You don't need a five-year plan to communicate where you are today. 2. Say What You Need Once you have some clarity about what is changing, the next step is learning to communicate your needs. This can be especially difficult for women who are accustomed to being the person who handles everything, takes care of everyone else, and keeps things moving. But people can't always know what you need. Instead of hoping someone notices, try: “What would help me right now is…” Or: “I don’t need you to fix this. I just need you to listen.” Or: “I’m not sure exactly what I need yet, but I know I need some support.” Asking for support isn't weakness. It's brave communication. If You're Going Through a Life Transition, Remember: Get clear on what is changing. Say what you need. You don't have to have all the answers before you communicate. Whether you're navigating a career transition, empty nest, motherhood, marriage, divorce, relationship changes, grief, loss, aging parents, a new job, relocation, changing family dynamics, or a shift in your identity, learning how to communicate during uncertainty can help you feel more grounded and connected. And you don't have to figure it out alone. 🎁 FREE WORKSHOP: Thriving Through Transitions Are you entering a new chapter of life and wondering how to navigate the changes while still showing up for everyone around you? Join Elizabeth and Rosemay for Thriving Through Transitions, a FREE 60-minute workshop created for women navigating change and uncertainty. We'll go deeper into practical tools to help you: Get clear about what is changing Identify what you need Communicate your needs with confidence Navigate difficult conversations during times of change Stay connected to yourself and the people around you Move forward when you don't have all the answers Choose the Time That Works for You: Monday, September 28 6:00 PM Mountain | 8:00 PM Eastern Thursday, October 1 8:00 PM Mountain | 10:00 PM Eastern Can't attend live? Register for the replay! 👉 REGISTER HERE: [INSERT REGISTRATION LINK] Please share this workshop with a woman who may be navigating a major life transition right now. This Episode Is For You If… You're a working woman who is: Feeling overwhelmed by a major life change Starting a new job or changing careers Navigating an empty nest Adjusting to children growing up or moving out Becoming a mother or adjusting to motherhood Experiencing a relationship or marriage transition Navigating divorce or separation Caring for aging parents Experiencing grief or loss Moving or relocating Questioning your identity or purpose Feeling disconnected from yourself Unsure what you want next Struggling to ask for support Having difficult conversations at work or at home Trying to balance career and family responsibilities Feeling like the life you built no longer fits Wondering what comes next A Question to Consider What is changing in your life right now—and what do you need to communicate about it? You don't need to know exactly what comes next. You can start by getting clear about where you are today. If this episode resonated with you, share it with another woman who might need to hear it right now and leave us a review. Your review helps other working women find the podcast. Thanks for listening to Communication Skills for Working Women. Speak Clearly. Listen Bravely.   Connect with us at:  [email protected] Rosemay Webster on LinkedIn Elizabeth Amorino on LinkedIn We'd LOVE to hear from you.

Connect with us! [email protected] Rosemay Webster on LinkedIn Elizabeth Amorino on LinkedIn We'd LOVE to hear from you. What do you do when life changes in an instant and you have no idea what comes next? In this powerful episode of Communication Skills for Working Women, Elizabeth and Rosemay welcome Karen Lynn Kaplan, a speaker, advisor, and learning and development professional with more than 30 years of experience equipping leaders to navigate complexity, change, and uncertainty. Karen shares her deeply personal experience of being in New York City on September 11, 2001, and the lessons she carried forward from that experience. Her story opens the door to a conversation about something many working women face every day: How do you move forward when you don't have all the answers? Karen also introduces her IMPACT framework, a practical roadmap designed to help leaders turn complexity, chaos, and change into clear action and meaningful results. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: How to navigate uncertainty when circumstances are outside your control How to recognize when your intuition is speaking versus when your thoughts are taking over Why you don’t need to have everything figured out before taking the next step How movement can create clarity when you feel stuck A practical framework for turning complexity and change into action How women can lead with greater clarity and confidence A Conversation About Communication, Connection & Thriving At Communication Skills for Working Women, we believe thriving isn't about having everything under control. It's about learning how to communicate clearly, connect authentically, and keep moving forward—even when life doesn't go according to plan. Karen's story offers a powerful reminder that sometimes the path becomes clearer after we take the next step. Meet Karen Lynn Kaplan Karen Lynn Kaplan is a speaker, advisor, and learning and development professional with more than 30 years of experience working with leaders across four continents and the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. She is passionate about equipping women to lead with clarity and confidence. Through strategic insight, practical application, and storytelling, Karen helps leaders navigate complexity, speak to influence, and drive real results. Whether she's on stage or in a meeting room, Karen brings authenticity, energy, and a focus on immediately applicable strategies. She is based in Syracuse, New York. Your Takeaway You don't always get clarity before you move forward. Sometimes, you have to take the next step—and discover the clarity along the way. What is one area of your life where you're waiting for certainty before you move? Connect With Karen Want to learn more about Karen Lynn Kaplan and her work? https://www.karenlynnkaplan.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/karenlynnkaplan Enjoyed This Episode? If this episode resonated with you, follow Communication Skills for Working Women, leave a review, and share this episode with another woman who needs to hear it. Your review and share help more women discover practical communication skills that can help them feel more confident, connected, and capable. Speak Clearly and Listen Bravely.

Thriving Through Transition Workshop Register Here Are you going through a transition right now and still expected to work, lead, communicate, and keep it all together? Transitions can be exciting, hard, messy, or all three. And nobody really teaches us how to communicate through them. In this free workshop, we’re going to give you practical communication tools to help you navigate transition without losing yourself in the process. You’ll leave with a simple way to understand what’s happening, identify where communication is getting stuck, and know what to say next. So if you’re navigating a change big or small we’d love to have you join us. It’s free, it’s practical, and you’ll walk away with something you can actually use. Connect with us at:  [email protected] Rosemay Webster on LinkedIn Elizabeth Amorino on LinkedIn We'd LOVE to hear from you. What You’ll Learn: Why clarity feels risky in real conversations How the “Acceptability Trap” impacts your communication How to stay grounded while feeling discomfort What to say when you need to be clear—even when it’s hard Go-To Phrases: 👉 “This feels uncomfortable—and that’s okay.” 👉 “Here’s what I think…” 👉 “What’s important to me is…” 👉 “That’s my perspective.” Action Step: Say one clear sentence in a moment that feels uncomfortable. CTA: Share this episode + leave a review to help others find the show. Thanks for listening! Remember - Speak Clearly and Listen Bravely.