by Nancy | Apr 23, 2024 | Commitment, Communication Skills, Conflict, Problem Solving, Respectful Behaviors
My Father’s Priority I’d just gotten my driver’s license. I was excited when my mother asked me to run to town to pick up a prescription for her. I was driving her brand new ’58 Chevy Impala…one of the first new cars my parents ever...
by Nancy | Nov 28, 2023 | Conflict, Habit Change, Problem Solving, Respectful Behaviors, Uncategorized
An Example I’ve taught several classes with my friends Ken and Irma. I once looked at Ken and thought, “He looks angry. I wonder if I’ve done something he’s unhappy about. Maybe he thought my part of the presentation wasn’t very good.” (Do...
by Nancy | Nov 21, 2023 | Communication Skills, Conflict, Habit Change, Problem Solving, Respectful Behaviors, Uncategorized
I heard Dr. Phil say, “Choose the behavior. Choose the consequences!” It reminded me of the saying, “Commit the crime. Do the time!” Communication habits predictably cause emotional distance or connection. Over time, emotional...
by Nancy | Oct 10, 2023 | Commitment, Communication Skills, Conflict, Encouragement, Habit Change, Listening, Problem Solving, Respectful Behaviors, Soul Mates, Uncategorized
Are you ready for an Elite Marriage Transformation Year? What would marriage transformation look like? Could you talk about anything without fighting? Or, just talk without the long, brutal silences? Do you want your marriage to be as you dreamed it would be when you...
by Nancy | Oct 3, 2023 | Communication Skills, Conflict, Habit Change, Respectful Behaviors, Uncategorized
There are many common behaviors that damage relationships. In addition to originally using some of these methods myself, (with disastrous results) I have seen all of these behaviors in operation with clients that I’ve coached for the past 28 years. Some are...
by Nancy | Oct 19, 2020 | Communication Skills, Conflict, Habit Change, Respectful Behaviors, Stepfamilies, stepfamily strategies
Show Promo: I am excited to have three interviews booked by Dr. Pat on Transformation Radio covering the three topics that are closest to my heart. I will be sharing practical solutions learned in my own journey through three of the darkest times we humans can...