The Power of Presence: How Mindfulness Elevates Communication and Connection
The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence.– Thich Nhat Hanh (monk and peace activist) The greatest gift we can give is that of our full attention in an attempt to make a connection. In a world filled with distractions, where multitasking is the norm and attention is divided among notifications, deadlines, and to-do lists, mindfulness offers a much-needed pause. At its … Continue reading The Power of Presence: How Mindfulness Elevates Communication and Connection
You Hear with Your Ears, but You Listen with Your Brain
We live in a noisy world. From buzzing phones to constant conversations, we hear all the time—but truly listening requires much more than just functioning ears. The difference between hearing and listening often comes down to whether you’re practicing active or passive listening. While both involve receiving information, only one truly supports connection, understanding, and meaningful communication. Passive Listening: Just Going Through the Motions Passive … Continue reading You Hear with Your Ears, but You Listen with Your Brain
Awareness & Intentionality
Communication is more than just exchanging words—it’s the foundation of connection, collaboration, and understanding. Yet, many of us move through conversations on autopilot, unaware of the impact our tone, body language, or choice of words may have on others. Bringing awareness and intentionality to how we communicate helps build stronger relationships, reduce conflict, and create more meaningful interactions. Being intentional in your communication means choosing … Continue reading Awareness & Intentionality
Not All Communication is Verbal
Even when we aren’t speaking, we are still communicating through our presence, posture, and expressions. 93% of communication is nonverbal 55% is body language 38% is tone of voice 7% is actual words This is according to research by Dr. Albert Mehrabian, pertaining to communication related to conveying emotions. While this statistic is often misinterpreted and doesn’t apply to all communication contexts, it underscores how … Continue reading Not All Communication is Verbal
Generational Communication Styles
To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others. — Tony Robbins Intergenerational communication—the exchange of ideas, values, and stories across age groups—fosters empathy, understanding, and collaboration in families, workplaces, and communities. While each person has a unique communication style, generational influences rooted in … Continue reading Generational Communication Styles
Immersive Storytelling with Mythologie Candles
When I set the lights low and place a flickering Mythologie Candle on the table during our Cool, Comms, Collected (3Cs) storytelling workshop, something quietly shifts in the room. The scent we’re burning is called Garden Party—but the real magic isn’t in the fragrance alone. It’s in the story the candle invites you to step into. I ask everyone to close their eyes while I … Continue reading Immersive Storytelling with Mythologie Candles
Cool, Comms, Collected 