Dr. Yvette's Blog
Inspiration and Encouragement for Your Personal Growth Journey
Stories and learnings from my own personal journey into deeper compassion, healthier relationships and nonviolent living. Please feel free to leave comments and questions on any posts; I love being in conversation with you.
Category: Relational Integrity
communication skills
4 Simple Phrases to Build Trust and Connection
I used to get all tied up in knots trying to find the right words before I would approach difficult conversations. I’d spend so much ...
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attention
Red Pen or Yellow Highlighter?
While grading papers for a graduate class I’m teaching at St. Mary’s University recently, I realized my approaching to “grading” has fundamentally transformed since I ...
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courage
The Problem with Diagnoses
Last week, a leader called me to discuss a conflict that had arisen on her team. One of her team members had challenged a decision ...
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acceptance
Hopeless and Happy: Powerful Presence
While facilitating some empathy skills training recently, I was reminded of a powerful lesson. (I learn so much from each of you!) Participants were paired ...
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communication skills
Always Ask the Second Question
Last week, I wrote about a power struggle I had with student over a late paper, and the shift that changed our relationship. Quite a ...
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communication skills
Wish You Could Hit Rewind on a Conversation?
After delivering a talk recently about Letting Go of Judgment (watch it here), an audience member approached me to share the impact that my talk ...
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defensiveness
Judging Judgments?
In my consulting work, I often get the privilege of helping leaders and teams enhance their interpersonal and collaboration practices. Recently, I was observing a ...
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childhood
Useful Scripts for a Thriving Thanksgiving
I dread family gatherings. Especially this year. In a few days, many of us will be spending time with families, and many of our families ...
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choice
Listening from the Heart
Have you ever let things go because you are kind and generous … but then later find yourself indignantly accusing that same person of not ...
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alignment
Will Revenge Make Me Feel Better?
Walking the dog this morning, I noticed my mind playing out a revenge fantasy that I have been harboring. Have you noticed how when people ...
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communication skills
4 Simple Phrases to Build Trust and Connection
I used to get all tied up in knots trying to find the right words before I would approach difficult conversations. I’d spend so much ...
Read more
attention
Red Pen or Yellow Highlighter?
While grading papers for a graduate class I’m teaching at St. Mary’s University recently, I realized my approaching to “grading” has fundamentally transformed since I ...
Read more
courage
The Problem with Diagnoses
Last week, a leader called me to discuss a conflict that had arisen on her team. One of her team members had challenged a decision ...
Read more
acceptance
Hopeless and Happy: Powerful Presence
While facilitating some empathy skills training recently, I was reminded of a powerful lesson. (I learn so much from each of you!) Participants were paired ...
Read more
communication skills
Always Ask the Second Question
Last week, I wrote about a power struggle I had with student over a late paper, and the shift that changed our relationship. Quite a ...
Read more
communication skills
Wish You Could Hit Rewind on a Conversation?
After delivering a talk recently about Letting Go of Judgment (watch it here), an audience member approached me to share the impact that my talk ...
Read more
defensiveness
Judging Judgments?
In my consulting work, I often get the privilege of helping leaders and teams enhance their interpersonal and collaboration practices. Recently, I was observing a ...
Read more
childhood
Useful Scripts for a Thriving Thanksgiving
I dread family gatherings. Especially this year. In a few days, many of us will be spending time with families, and many of our families ...
Read more
choice
Listening from the Heart
Have you ever let things go because you are kind and generous … but then later find yourself indignantly accusing that same person of not ...
Read more
alignment
Will Revenge Make Me Feel Better?
Walking the dog this morning, I noticed my mind playing out a revenge fantasy that I have been harboring. Have you noticed how when people ...
Read more