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Did you know that trust isn’t just about what you can do, but also about how honest you are about your limits? This week, we’ll share a simple practice to help you build trust through clarity, confidence, and communication

Have you ever felt let down by someone who didn’t follow through – or realized you misunderstood what was asked of you? This episode reveals why reliability starts with clear requests, and how a few mindful tweaks to your communication can build trust and prevent frustration.

Ever left a conversation wishing you’d said what you really meant? This episode, we’ll show you a simple practice to help you notice – and close – the gap between your true thoughts and your spoken words, so you can build trust through greater sincerity.

What if trust wasn’t just a feeling, but a set of skills you could build, repair, and strengthen – on purpose? In this special episode of Practicing Connection, hosts Jessica Beckendorf and Coral Owen sit down with Charles Feltman, author of The Thin Book of Trust, and Ila Edgar, founder of Big Change Inc. and co-hosts of the Trust on Purpose podcast. Together, they explore what it really means to build, maintain, and repair trust – at work, at home, and in our communities.

What if every meeting you planned had a clear purpose, a focused outcome, and left everyone energized instead of drained? In this episode, we’ll show you a simple framework to make every gathering count.

What if you could quiet the ‘what-ifs’ and help your team face tough decisions with clarity and confidence? Today, we’re sharing a simple scenario planning practice that brings perspective to uncertainty-so you can plan for whatever comes next.

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.

What if a single phrase could transform your team’s understanding and support for each other on tough days? Discover how “Hippopotamus Days” can build connection, understanding, and trust—one inside joke at a time.

When change is the only constant, how do you keep yourself – and your team – grounded and connected? In this episode, we explore simple, powerful check-in practices that help leaders and teams navigate uncertainty with empathy, awareness, and trust.

How we show up as leaders shapes our team’s experience, trust, and success. In this episode of the Practicing Connection podcast, Coral and Jessica explore the power of alignment and presence in leadership. Discover how these camps are creating lifelong memories and strengthening family ties.