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Are you feeling stuck in an either/or mindset during challenging transitions? Discover how both/and thinking can help you lead with flexibility and compassion. Join us as Coral guides us through a transformative practice that can bring more connection and possibility into your daily life.

This practicast explores empathetic listening as a practical communication skill. We compare empathetic listening with familiar active listening techniques, share personal experiences of when basic reflection felt flat or even patronizing, and then walk through a concrete, seven-step process you can try in everyday conversations.

This week on Practicing Connection, Jessica and Coral move past “feel-good” gratitude to share three real-world practices for professionals dealing with high stress, teamwork struggles, or just a long task list.

If you feel like your emotional ‘gas tank’ is running empty, this episode is for you. We’re diving into savoring—an intentional, evidence-based skill for actively amplifying the joy and positive feelings that are already there. We’ll share the Catching Joy practice, showing you how to capture that positive energy and use it for renewal.

In high-stress roles, we often get stuck in rumination and burnout. This episode explores the restorative power of awe, the feeling of wonder and humility in the presence of something vast (as defined by Dr. Dacher Keltner).

In this episode of the Practicing Connection podcast, Coral and Jessica discuss how to combat overwhelm through a quick, consistent reflection habit.

In this episode of the Practicing Connection podcast, Jessica and Coral spotlight the overlooked power of small, intentional outreach. Inspired by the “3-Minute Rule,” they explore how three minutes a day spent reaching out – with no agenda -can strengthen bonds, expand networks, and boost both appreciation and purpose.

How do teams build real momentum and commitment together? Discover how small shifts – like rotating leadership and showing authentic presence – can spark engagement and creativity in group projects.

In this episode of the Practicing Connection podcast, Jessica and Coral explore the powerful impact of language on motivation and energy at work.

In this episode of Practicing Connection, Coral and Jessica dive into what it means to be a “manager of one” – someone who brings autonomy and ownership to even the smallest daily choices.