Communicate to Motivate
142 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -Combining entertaining stories, practical information, and relevant take-aways helping to improve your communication skills so you can feel motivated in all areas of life.
Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication.
New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful!
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Striking a Deal: My Conversation with Alexiou Gibson, Shark Tank Deal Winner & Founder of The Transformation Factory
April 03, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 23.6 MBThe biggest episode of the podcast to date! I am joined by the founder and president of The Transformation Factory, Alexiou Gibson. They develop sea moss gel, a super food packed with nutrients and health benefits. Alexiou was on ABC's Shark Tank and struck a lucrative deal with Mark Cuban & Kevin Hart. Watch Alexio on Shark Tank here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YL_Efp4H6z0 Alexiou and I talk all about his Shark Tank experience, his revolutionary product, style of leadership and vi...
Delayed Dreams: Still Worth Chasing
March 13, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 11.6 MBIn this episode we look at delayed dreams and when we should start pursuing them again. Most times, it is about timing and credibility. Some are still worth it and should be pursued now...others need more time before the timing is right. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is the Vice President of Schools with The Jon Gordon Companies. He runs The Energy Bus for Schools program which helps to build positive school campuses acro...
Avoiding Coasting in Your Relationship: Special Conversation with Stephanie Van Allan of The Fitness Mission
February 16, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBNo matter how long you have been together with your partner, we still should make genuine attempts to understand each other. Personalities shift over the years, and relational maintenance is needed! In today's episode, I am joined by my wife, Stephanie Van Allan, who runs a fitness non-profit You Tube channel called The Fitness Mission. She believes in a healthy mind, body, and soul. Enjoy this great conversation on a little-known yet very important aspect of communication: chronemics- how e...
The Hybrid Relationship: Collaboration Breeds Communication
February 06, 2023 13:00 - 14 minutes - 16.6 MBWhen taking a hybrid approach to a relationship, the traditional gender roles and responsibilities are significantly shared. When two people have the right mentality about the relationship and engage in a shared experience, it will solidify a stronger relationship. In this episode, we look at what this new 'hybrid man' looks like and ramifications for future generations. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is the Vice Pres...
How Bad Do You Really Want a Habit Change?
January 30, 2023 17:51 - 11 minutes - 13.4 MBIt all starts with you. How bad do you want to make a shift in your life? Until you really recognize and want something, it tends to not happen. If this is the year you finally want to make a change, you have to go all in...with a plan that works for you. In today's episode, we explore 4 ways to really succeed at habit and life changes. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is the Vice President of Schools with The J...
Influence to Action: What Made MLK Such a Great Speaker
January 16, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 19.9 MBToday we celebrate and honor the life of Martin Luther King Jr. He truly found his purpose and calling preaching and leading the Civil Right Movement in the late 50's and 60's. His impact led to many legal changes and way of life for Black people across America. In this episode we look at the Top 6 things that made MLK such an impactful and brilliant speaker. If you are looking to improve your public speaking, this is a must listen. Dr. Jim Van Allan is the Vice President of Schools wit...
The Comeback: 5 Things To Do As You Walk Your Path in 2023
January 09, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 15.5 MBWhat path are you on in 2023? What kind of anxiety do you have about new ventures and goals you set for yourself? Every path is an opportunity to change your life for the better and inspire others in the process. Learn 5 things to do as you start down your path in 2023. --------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is the Vice President of Schools with The Jon Gordon Companies. He runs The Energy Bus for Schools program which helps to build positive school campuses across the coun...
We're Back! The Return of Communicate to Motivate for 2023
January 02, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 12.1 MBThe Return is Here! Communicate to Motivate is back for 2023. There will be new episodes, special guests, and lots of important take-aways as we move from series to series. Everyone loves a big return and a great comback. This goes for all of our listeners as you ring in a new year...what will your comeback be? What positive habits will you return to? Listen in as we talk all about our great comeback! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Alla...
Voice Matters with Perception of Others
November 07, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes - 9.75 MBWIth a recent study, it indicates that voice matters with the perception of others. HOW we sound from a pitch perspective carries a lot of weight with listeners. Are we sounding too weak or mild? Do we sound too overpowering? Listen in as we discuss the keys to sounding more commanding and attracting more ears to your message. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He ha...
Why Do We Gossip?
October 24, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes - 11.3 MBThe latest research suggests we spend 80% of our conversations discussing other people. While only 5% may be malicious, we sure do enjoy discussing the details of other people's lives. Some of this is to fill the time and some of this is to expose different members of the group. Listen in as I reveal the latest research on gossip, why we do it, and what to avoid. Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience h...
Positive Parenting Lays The Groundwork for Long-Term Close Relationships with Kids
October 17, 2022 09:00 - 12 minutes - 13.5 MBSome of the latest research from Penn State's Human Development and Family Studies Center focused on how to have strong relationships with our kids as they go through different stages. It all starts with positive parenting when they are young to set the stage for better relationships as they age. There is much work to do so listen in! ------------------------------------ Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of ex...
Are Men in Crisis?
October 10, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutes - 12.5 MBA recent article from the Breakpoint Colson Center points out that young men are not forming social bonds with real, live people, even the kinds of bonds that have historically captured their attention. Girls are outperforming boys in all levels of school and fatherlessness has been rising since the 90s. It almost feels like a revolution is needed to build-up strong, servant-hearted young men who will go on to become great husbands and fathers one day. The communication channels are ready to...
Investing Your Time Wisely
October 05, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutes - 12.1 MBOur schools are struggling with staff shortages, so maybe you and I are the difference makers? Listen in as we look at the growing staff shortage issue in schools and how parents and community members can make-up the difference. It's time to let our skills shine! ---------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadersh...
Relational Maintenance: Committing to It for Long-Term Success
September 19, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes - 10.6 MBWhat are three things we can do from a 'Relational Maintenance' standpoint to help strengthen our relationships moving forward? 1) Committ to it 2) Look forward to special time together 3) Realize the importance for long-term success Relationships are not built overnight. They take many years to solidify but can show cracks over time if maintenance is not performed. Time to get to work! Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has ...
The Energy Bus: Enjoy the Ride
September 12, 2022 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.98 MBIn our series on 'Riding The Energy Bus to More Positive Thinking' we explore the next rule of The Energy Bus which helps you to look at your ride through life with a more positive, optimistic lens. Not everyone's ride through life is easy and 'enjoying the ride' does not mean we ignore the difficulties of life. However, with our minds in the right spot, we know we can become resilient and look to the good. We can fill our minds with things and people that will uplift us and not bring us dow...
The Energy Bus: Drive with Purpose
September 05, 2022 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.87 MBIn our series on 'Riding The Energy Bus to More Positive Thinking' we explore the next rule of The Energy Bus which asks the question of: what fuels you? Often times we don't get burned out because of what we do, we get burned out because we forget why we do it. Our purpose is an opportunity to become very self-aware and know what it is you are supposed to do and where you are supposed to be. Purpose is the ultimate fuel and guiding system. --------------------------------------- Dr. Ji...
The Energy Bus: Love Your Passengers
August 29, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes - 10.5 MBIn our series on 'Riding The Energy Bus to More Positive Thinking' we explore the next rule of The Energy Bus which, beside the first rule of You're the Driver, might be one of the most important. Loving your passengers is a state of being as it is simply something you just do. We must become people of action, no matter what we get or don't get in return. --------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of e...
The Energy Bus: Enthusiasm Attracts Passengers
August 22, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutes - 9.01 MBIn our series on 'Riding The Energy Bus to More Positive Thinking' we explore the next rule of The Energy Bus which encourages you to spread good, positive, contagious energy. We are naturally attracted to people who we enjoy being around, who uplift us, bring us comfort, and who we can feel their positive energy. Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communic...
The Energy Bus: No Energy Vampires
August 15, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.95 MBIn our series on 'Riding The Energy Bus to More Positive Thinking' we explore the next rule of The Energy Bus which discusses what to do with those difficult people in our lives. In the book, negative people are referred to as 'Energy Vampires' because they suck the life out of teams, families, and situations. They are always negative, whining, complaining, and very draining. Unfortunately, many of these people don't even know they are acting this way. So what do we do? Tune in! ----------...
The Energy Bus: Fuel Your Ride with Positive Energy
August 08, 2022 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.94 MBIn our series on 'Riding The Energy Bus to More Positive Thinking' we explore the next rule of The Energy Bus which encourages everyone to fuel their ride with positive energy. We have to begin to 'feed the positive' and be aware of the stimuli that enters our brain. We are what we eat....and we become what we consume and think about! -------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of ex...
The Energy Bus: Have a Vision & Share the Vision
August 01, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.64 MBIn our series on 'Riding The Energy Bus to More Positive Thinking' we explore the next few rules of The Energy Bus which deal with having a positive vision and then sharing that vision. Great leaders perfect the practice of reinforcing their vision with their people, and families can work the same way. Everyone needs to know we are on the same page with where this Energy Bus is going. --------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across t...
The Energy Bus: You're the Driver
July 25, 2022 09:00 - 7 minutes - 8.44 MBIn our series on 'Riding The Energy Bus to More Positive Thinking' we explore the first, and most important, rule of The Energy Bus: making your own choices and being in control. It's time to take responsibility in life so you are driving in the right direction toward your goals and dreams. Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and p...
Hop Aboard 'The Energy Bus'
July 18, 2022 17:46 - 10 minutes - 11.1 MBListen in as I discuss principles from a book I have spoken on to hundreds of audiences over the past 16 years. This is a transformational story about how to think positive and get people working together. The book contains '10 rules to fuel your life, work, and team' and we will cover many of them in our new series on 'Riding The Energy Bus to More Positive Thinking' www.TheEnergyBus.com Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a d...
Better Emotional Intimacy: 3 Questions to Ask Your Partner Part 4
July 12, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutes - 12.2 MB3 more questions this week which will help you connect better with your relational partner. Remember why we are doing a series on this: beat the odds and grow your relationships! Too much relationships fail because the partners lose their connection. Keep it strong with these questions! ------------------ Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, ...
Better Emotional Intimacy: 3 Questions to Ask Your Partner Part 3
July 04, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes - 11.3 MBWe continue our powerful series on connecting better with your relational partner. Come take the challenge! We talk about 3 more questions to ask your relational partner this week. It is all about connecting and bonding better which will lead to motivation and growth in all areas of the relationship. Happy Independence Day in America! ------------------ Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping i...
Better Emotional Intimacy: 3 Questions To Ask Your Partner Part 2
June 27, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutes - 13 MBWe continue in our series on creating better emotional intimacy with your relational partners. This episode covers 3 more questions you can ask your partner to deepen and strengthen the bond between you. Emotional intimacy leads to higher engagement and connection between two people. Use this series to MOTIVATE you to COMMUNICATE. Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organiz...
Better Emotional Intimacy: 3 Questions To Ask Your Partner
June 20, 2022 09:00 - 12 minutes - 13.9 MBThe research is clear: better emotional intimacy between partners can save the relationship! There is a clear connection between strong emotional intimacy and sexual chemistry in a relationship. Emotionally intimate partners really KNOW their partner...the true person. This is a filter-free conversation where both people committ to open, honest, and judgment free conversations. Listen in to see what the 3 questions are you should ask your significant other. --------------------------------...
An Origins Story: Tales from the Road
June 06, 2022 09:00 - 13 minutes - 15.8 MBAdapting to different audiences over the last 16 years has been both a challege and a priviledge. Each audience I have been in front of has molded me into the unique speaker I am today. Hear some stories from the well-traveled speaker's road and some lessons along the way! -------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with com...
An Origins Story: Traveling the Country with a Real Speaker/Author
May 30, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 17.6 MBOne of my defining moments is being presented with the opportunity to plan and promote The Energy Bus book tour for an up-and-coming author named Jon Gordon. I was even able to join him on the last leg of the tour in the mid-west. Hear great stories from the planning process, being on tour, and learning resilience and character from our past. https://www.theenergybus.com/ ----------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies acros...
An Origins Story: Airline Pilot to Professional Speaker- The Twisting Path of Life
May 23, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 17.8 MBIf you asked 8-year-old Jim Van Allan what he wanted to do when he is older, he would have emphatically said: airline pilot! My father was a commercial airline pilot for a long time, and I always loved air travel. However, fast forward through different life experiences, and I am not an airline pilot! My story begins like many of you- a thought or dream to be or do something, but it doesn't always end up like we planned. As our interests and personalities shift, so do our priorities and hope...
An Origins Story: A Very Young Public Speaker
May 16, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 17.8 MBI wanted to give everyone a peak behind the curtain with a short origins series. I have been fond of public speaking since I was 9 years old. There have been many unique and meaningful opportunities that have popped up over the last 27 years that have planted seeds for my love of public speaking. Without those moments, I may not be in the positions I am today. --------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the natio...
Everyday is Mother's Day
May 09, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes - 12.1 MBA special Mother's Day episode of Communicate to Motivate. While this may be just one day on the calendar, we learn how everyday is an opportunity to meaningfully engage with a special person in our life. Whether that be Mom, Dad, a significant other, child, friend, etc. we do not need a holiday to make someone's day feel special. -------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of ...
Emotional Intelligence: Giving Feedback to Others
May 02, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes - 12 MBIt's all in how we say it...and from where it comes! Giving feedback to others can be a treacherous task sometimes. People often take things very personally especially if there is not a solid relationship already in place. In this episode we dive into some simple strategies when giving people feedback and what to do when our ideas are not adopted. Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individual...
Emotional Intelligence: Look for the Good First
April 27, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutes - 18.7 MBLooking for the good in others, first, is a powerful way to develop better emotional intelligence. In this episode, we look at how the rule of recognition helps us to: 1) Encourage others to continue the positive behavior 2) Build trust and psychological safety 3) Make it easier to share constructive criticism Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with co...
Emotional Intelligence: Help First
April 18, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutes - 16 MBIn a game of tug-a-war, someone has to lose. People can even get hurt in the process if they are not careful. The same goes at work and at home where to-do lists are a mile long and emotional weight burdens us. It is a game of tug-a-war with our emotions and problems. I have my problems...and so do you. I have my worries...and so do you. Is anyone doing anything to help others or do we just want to deal with our own stuff? When you 'help first' you prioritize the needs of others and recogniz...
Emotional Intelligence: Building a Positive Environment
April 11, 2022 12:27 - 14 minutes - 16.2 MBThe rule of positive psychology is simple. It basically states: When you build an environment focused on nurture, positive reinforcement, and highlighting strengths and potential, you help people to be the best version of themselves. Today we look at the impact emotional intelligence has on building a positive culture. This is especially important as businesses and schools struggle with retention. This helps to breed positive relationships that will allow the managers to hold people acco...
Special Edition Power 5: Living a Life of Significance
April 07, 2022 09:00 - 6 minutes - 7.04 MBSPECIAL EDITION Two questions we need to ask ourselves after this episode: 1) Am I living a life of significance? 2) Where can I best invest my time moving forward? ------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies...
Setting the Stage: 5 Burning Questions about Emotional Intelligence
April 04, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 19.8 MBWouldn't it be nice if you controlled your emotions and not the other way around? We begin a series on emotional intelligence and how this impacts our communication skills and relationships. Those who are emotionally intelligent are able to identify & control their emotions instead of being controlled by them. This is going to lead to more rational thinking, less outburts, and healthier bonds between people. So join us as we set the stage for a dynamic look at emotional intelligence on multi...
Expanding Our View: Understanding the Power & Significance of Nonverbal Communication
March 28, 2022 09:00 - 12 minutes - 14.3 MBAs human beings, we tend to focus on one stimulus at a time. Our brain does not like to handle multiple interactions and stimuli and is less effective in these environments. In this episode, we learn about the 1999 Simons & Chabris experiment of the 'invisible gorilla' and how that changed our viewpoints on stimuli and the brain. There is so much nonverbal communication information out there, that we tend to miss most of it since we are singularly focused on the verbal message and not any of...
Understanding & Capturing Our Negative Thinking
March 21, 2022 09:00 - 13 minutes - 14.3 MBThe average human being will have between 12,000 and 60,000 thoughts per day! Additionally, 80% of our thoughts are negative and 95% are exactly the same as the day before. We are caught in the habit loop of negative and repetitive thinking, and many of us do not even realize it. When we learn to capture our negative thoughts, we begin to speak truth into the lies we tell ourself. ------------------------------------ Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies acr...
Special Edition Power 5: Turning Off the Noise of Life
March 11, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 6.76 MBSPECIAL EDITION Life is very noisy. In last week's episode, my guest- Tati Garcia- talked all about never being alone with our thoughts. This can cause high levels of anxiety because we are never dealing with what is on the inside. If there is constant noise (social media, TV, music, etc.) we never have a chance to sort through our own issues. In this Power 5, learn some quick lessons on how to effectively embrace the silence in our lives. Regular episode will be released on Monday! Dr....
Managing High-Functioning Anxiety Inside Relationships with Special Guest: Tati Garcia
March 07, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 25 MBEpisode 100! Personal anxiety can be a debilitating force and can harm your relationships as well. In today's episode, I talk with Tati Garcia, a licensed professional counselor and coach, all about managing high-functioning anxiety within relationships. We talk about what the symptoms look like and how to best communicate with a significant other about your anxiety. It's also important to realize how important self-awareness is to breaking unconscious behavior actions and make positive ch...
Bonding, Uniting, and Developing: How GLUE Can Help You Succeed as a Leader and Team with Special Guest- Amy P. Kelly
February 28, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this episode, I am joined by the Vice President of Consulting Services with The Jon Gordon Companies, Amy P. Kelly. She has a new book out called, GLUE: A Leadership Development Strategy to Bond and Unite. Here's more about the book: -------------------------------- Have you ever had a disagreement that caused a break in a personal or professional relationship and wished you could go back and handle things differently? Have you ever had a relationship dissolve when you thought someone...
What Do I Say: When You've Been Wronged
February 21, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 22.7 MBThere are times when people say things that end up hurting you. Whether it is out of anger, frustration, or issues from their past, sometimes there is no dodging a verbal assault. The key is not to meet fire with fire and develop an inner-voice that lets you hit pause. In today's episode, we learn about accessing the logical side of your brain as well as the power of I-language when addressing someone who has hurt you. This will conclude the series on What Do I Say. ----------------------...
Special Edition Power 5: Becoming a Great Meeting/Small Group Facilitator
February 17, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 6.72 MBSPECIAL EDITION Many of us find ourselves in situations where we have to lead a meeting, a small group, a PTA, a church event, or anything involving organizing a group of people. Learn 3 quick strategies to help you develop confidence as a meeting facilitator. 1) Involving everyone 2) Watching your timing 3) Don't let conversations get away from you Regular episodes release every Monday! -------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and compani...
What Do I Say: Difficult Conversations Inside a Relationship with Special Guest- Stephanie Van Allan
February 14, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 44.2 MBValentine's Day Special! Join my wife, Stephanie Van Allan, and me, as we talk through 5 different topics you may encounter with your significant other. We discuss what you say and how you navigate the difficult conversations of a relationship. 1) Handling discipline with children 2) Household duties and roles 3) Finances 4) Getting irritated with each other 5) Faith -------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the n...
What Do I Say: Communication in a Hostile & Divisive Climate
February 07, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 21.4 MBNo doubt more people are riled up and have intense view points on many social and political issues. It can be easy to simply surround yourself in a bubble of like-minded people, but what does that solve? Come learn some strategies for communicating with people who have different view points. Too many of us are afraid to engage with the 'other side' for fear of what we will say or how we will react. This podcast episode dives into that line of thinking and gives 4 strategies to operate in a di...
Special Edition Power 5: Trust & Culture with Remote Working
February 03, 2022 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.85 MBSPECIAL EDITION This Power 5 looks at how employers and employees can develop more trust in remote working conditions. Sometimes there is a fear that culture will be lost or minimized with remote working, however, this is a unique opportunity to tweak culture. Workplace cultures are often fluid any way, and the same mission and vision can be upheld even with remote working conditions. Regular episode releasing this Monday! Look for these *special edition* episodes released throughout the...
What Do I Say: Communicate to....UnMotivate!?
January 31, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 22.4 MBThere are going to be plenty of times ahead where you are approached by someone who has a great idea to tell you about. They think it will change the world or at least their current situation. The pressure is on! We have to be sure not to immediately dismiss the idea, ask the right questions, delicately express our concerns, and use empathy. Come listen in as we dissect this pivotal conversation. -------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools...
What Do I Say? Break-Ups & Loss
January 24, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 15.7 MBWhen you find yourself in a conversation with someone dealing with a break-up or death, it can seem daunting. The spotlight is on you to provide the support and 'right things to say'. There is sometimes real pressure not to lose credibility as a confidant. Learn the right temperament and key phrases to say in both those situation right here on the podcast. --------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth o...