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November 3, 2024 23 mins

A Pause is a temporary stop in action or speech. The power of the pause may be the best strategy to have more thoughtful and impactful interactions. It's often counterintuitive (or uncomfortable), yet an essential leadership communication skill.

 

"Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just stop and breathe." Brene Brown

 

Helen Young-McLaughlin is CEO and founder of The Leverage Academy. She coaches managers and leaders on how important empathy, listening, and effective communication is to the health of any organization.

As an ICF-certified coach, she brings 25+ years of experience and a unique blend of coaching, counseling, and consulting to your company to transform your middle managers into your most valuable asset. 

In her group program, The Leverage Academy, and through 1:1 coaching, Helen helps small and medium-sized businesses slash turnover, boost morale, improve relationships, and develop employees into productive (and happier) managers.

 

Favorite snack is Bud & Elsie’s Sea Salt Popcorn

 

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Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA).

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