by Sherrie Barch | Oct 30, 2025 | Communication, Leadership
At one time, Kelsey knew Brandi as the assistant manager at her favorite coffee shop, perpetually navigating the cramped space behind the counter while expertly juggling three drink orders while also fixing the Wi-Fi for a frustrated customer. One year later though,...
by Sherrie Barch | Oct 29, 2025 | Blog, Communication, Leadership
When Kelsey dropped by her friend Dane’s boutique marketing firm that Thursday morning, she had one goal in mind: cappuccino. Instead, she walked straight into chaos. The Scene Two designers were huddled in the corner, voices low but urgent, scrolling through what...
by Sherrie Barch | Oct 29, 2025 | Communication, Difficult Conversations
Kelsey Davis had been in plenty of tense meetings before. She had learned, sometimes the hard way, the importance of picking up on EQ signals – especially from your managers. That’s why she felt her pulse spike the second Catherine, Diakon’s notoriously sharp...
by Sherrie Barch | Oct 31, 2023 | Blog, Communication, Difficult Conversations
Life has a way of throwing us curveballs, doesn’t it? Whether it’s a personal crisis, a high-stakes professional challenge, or simply a tough conversation, these moments can stir up a whirlwind of stress and anxiety. As someone who specializes in conflict,...
by Sherrie Barch | Oct 26, 2023 | Blog, Communication, Difficult Conversations
Life often serves up a wide array of conflicts and tough conversations. Whether it’s a workplace squabble, a heart-to-heart with a friend, or a touchy topic with a family member, these situations can really test our emotional mettle. But guess what?...
by Sherrie Barch | Sep 29, 2023 | Blog, Communication, Leadership
As someone who has spent over three decades in executive search, leadership consulting, and volunteering, parenting, managing, and teaching, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with countless leaders from countless organizations. And, through this journey,...
