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 28, 2023 | Blog, Communication, Difficult Conversations
Each day in my life, I wear many hats – mom, author, speaker, and CEO just to name a few – but today, I’m donning my storyteller hat. I want to share why I’m so passionate about the power of fearless talks in both our personal and professional lives and how...
by Sherrie Barch | Sep 11, 2023 | Blog, Communication, Difficult Conversations
In the intricate tapestry of human connection, storytelling stands as a beacon of shared experience, an age-old tradition that transcends time, culture, and circumstance. Humans have been navigating difficult conversations with storytelling forever, from ancient...
by Sherrie Barch | Sep 1, 2023 | Blog, Communication, Difficult Conversations
Have you ever been having a really great day then, out of nowhere everything just goes off the rails leaving you confused, upset, stuck and with a whirlwind of other emotions? That’s what happens with conflict. It usually takes us by surprise and sends us on a...
