Effective Communication
Communicate with clarity, compassion, and impact.
Leading through communication
I believe the most essential skill for successful leadership is the ability to communicate — with yourself and with others — in ways that build connection, understanding, and trust.
When we communicate effectively, we not only get better results, we strengthen relationships, reduce reactivity, and create cultures where people feel seen and valued.
The power of Nonviolent Communication
Developed by Marshall Rosenberg, Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is the most powerful communication framework I’ve encountered in more than 30 years of leadership.
NVC transforms how individuals and teams relate to themselves and each other — how they give feedback, navigate conflict, and make decisions. The result is a workplace that is both more impactful and humane.
What NVC makes possible
Builds a culture of trust and collaboration
Aligns personal and organizational goals
Resolves conflicts with empathy and clarity
Breaks self-defeating patterns of communication and action
Enables feedback without defensiveness
Brings more heart, presence, and authenticity into every interaction
Sets clear boundaries while staying connected
The result:
Teams that are more connected, focused, and aligned
Why I teach NVC
I first learned NVC over twenty years ago while serving as a CEO. Since then, it has become the single most effective tool in my professional and personal life — helping me navigate challenges with greater grace, courage, and self-awareness.
Today, I bring this practice to my coaching clients and to leadership teams who want to strengthen connection and collaboration through skillful communication.
How you can learn NVC
Customized trainings
I design NVC workshops for leadership teams, boards, and organizations seeking to improve communication and collaboration.
Get in touchPublic workshops
I also offer a limited number of open-enrollment NVC workshops each quarter. If you’re curious how NVC could support you or your team, let’s talk.
Get in touchUpcoming events
January 8, 2026
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January 29, 2026
Effective Communication: A Virtual NVC Workshop
Live on Zoom
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We begin with a relaxed, complimentary conversation about your goals and challenges. I’ll share my approach, and we’ll do a short coaching session so you can experience what working together feels like. There’s no pressure—if it’s a good fit, you’ll know.
I work primarily with senior leaders in the fields of climate change and progressive politics.
Clients often come to coaching feeling stretched, overloaded, or stuck—despite being deeply committed to meaningful work. Common themes include navigating high-stakes leadership decisions, managing stress and burnout, communicating more effectively, leading through complexity and change, and finding greater clarity, ease, and alignment in how they lead and live.
Everything we discuss is confidential. When coaching is sponsored by your organization, we’ll jointly develop a Coaching Priority Plan to share with your supervisor or board, and you’ll provide a short closing report summarizing outcomes. The content of our sessions remains private.