Communication Skills for Working Women Podcast:Effective Communication, Healthy Relationships, Direct Communication

Elizabeth Amorino, Certified Coach and Facilitator; Rosemay Webster, Licensed Therapist, PhD Candidate
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We’re Elizabeth and Rosemay, women, mothers, spouses, friends. Rosemay is a therapist and current PhD candidate, and Elizabeth is a facilitator and coach.   Over the last 20 years, we’ve lived, worked, and studied across different industries and cultures, and one thing has become clear: there’s no substitute for communication. Skill gaps can be fixed, connection is a basic human need, and when you learn to communicate with clarity, you can truly thrive. We look forward to meeting you! This podcast is designed to help you do just that. Each week, we share practical, communication skills you can apply right away, at work, at home, and in the relationships that matter most. 🎧 Hit play to learn a new skill you can start using today. Ready to dive deeper? ✨ Visit us at: communicateconnectthrive.com ✨ Email us: communicationskillsforwomen@gmail.com ✨Facebook: Develop confidence in relationships through effective communication skills ✨ Instagram: Communicationskillsforwomen https://www.instagram.com/communicationskillsforwomen/?hl=en

  1. 4D AGO

    033 I The Power and Risk of Getting Clear in Hard Conversations

    An unscripted conversation about what happens when “tell me more” doesn’t lead to understanding but instead reveals pain, anger, and the limits of curiosity as well as how that insight can actually calm you. Ever try to get curious, ask questions, or say statements like “tell me more” and you are met with resistance or even anger?  This can then increase your anxiety around conversations.   In this episode we unpack a text message in real time - share our thoughts and insights - and leave you with some key take aways around tone, awareness and efforts in communication. Join us for this real conversation! Join our Facebook Group Interested in Coaching? Reach out here. Discussed Resources: Blind Spot Episode 027: 3 Tips on getting curious to transform your anxious conversations to calm   Quick Explanation of the ‘Wise Mind’ (AI) Wise Mind is a core concept in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) representing the integration of your Emotional Mind (driven by feelings) and your Reasonable Mind (driven by logic and facts) to achieve balanced, intuitive, and effective decisions and actions, acting as a middle path or inner wisdom. It combines emotional awareness with rational thinking, allowing you to respond to situations with both clarity and compassion, leading to healthier choices and a life worth living.

    17 min

  2. JAN 26

    032 I Communication Conflicts at Work & Why Good Intentions Make Them Worse

    https://communicateconnectthrive.com/ Difficult conversations about discrimination, inequity, and exclusion often escalate not because of bad intentions, but because they activate deep internal protection systems. In this episode, we help listeners understand: Why defensiveness, silence, or over-explaining show up How hidden commitments protect identity at the expense of connection How to stay regulated and engaged during high-stakes conversations How to build real capacity for equity-centered dialogue over time In this episode: Why “good intentions” aren’t enough in conversations The four elements of the Immunity to Change framework How hidden commitments drive conflict behaviors Practical,  interventions that reduce escalation Tools for facilitators and leaders navigating group conflict If you’re navigating difficult conversations around equity and belonging, you’re not failing you’re developing. Connection grows when we slow down enough to examine what’s happening inside.

    24 min

  3. JAN 19

    031 I Neurodiversity at Work: Communication Shifts That Change Everything

    Connect with us!  https://communicateconnectthrive.com/ Neurodiversity at Work: Communication Shifts That Change Everything Neurodiversity isn’t a trend or a deficit, it’s a fact of human variation. In this episode, we examine how neurotypical assumptions shape workplaces, families, and relationships and why good intentions alone aren’t enough to create access. Rather than focusing on how neurodivergent people should adapt, this episode explores what neurotypical people can shift internally and systemically to support real inclusion. In This Episode: Why “treating everyone the same” isn’t neutral How neurotypical assumptions become invisible rules Why accommodations trigger resistance How hidden commitments preserve barriers How to distinguish fairness from sameness How to support difference without lowering standards

    23 min

  4. JAN 12

    030 I Asking for a Raise or Anything Else You Need at Work

    When was the last time you avoided asking for something you needed at work and what fear was really driving that avoidance? Do you find yourself waiting for someone to notice your value instead of advocating for yourself and what might that silence be costing you? What would change if you believed that asking for fair compensation was professional and appropriate, not greedy or entitled?  Today we're sharing how to confidently ask for a raise (or any other need at work) so you can overcome hidden fears and advocate for yourself effectively. What you'll learn: Why "just ask" advice doesn't work (and what actually does) The hidden commitments keeping you from speaking up How to respond to "yes," "no," or "maybe later" Why asking for what you need is professional, not selfish Resources Raquel the Capacity Coach Communicate Connect Thrive Contact: communicationskillsforwomen@gmail.com

    19 min

  5. JAN 5

    029 I Say it Clearly. Resetting Your Voice for the New Year

    In this episode of the Communication Skills for Working Women Podcast, we explore why clear communication isn’t just a skill issue—it’s often driven by hidden fears and internal protection systems. We guide you through a practical, compassionate process to understand what’s really getting in the way of speaking clearly and confidently at work. You’ll learn how well-intentioned habits like self-editing, rehearsing, and monitoring how you’re perceived are often strategies designed to protect belonging, approval, and safety. Rather than forcing yourself to “be bolder,” this episode shows you how to practice clarity in a way that feels grounded, authentic, and sustainable. Connect With Us: Facebook Group: Develop Confidence in Relationships Through Effective Communication Skills Website: communicateconnectthrive.com Email: communicationskillsforwomen@gmail.com If this episode supported you, please leave a review and share it with another working woman who wants to communicate clearly and confidently in the new year. Until next time— Speak clearly, and listen bravely.

    20 min

  6. 12/29/2025

    028 I Leaving Anxiety Behind and Moving Forward with Stronger Communication

    As the year comes to a close, this episode of the Communication Skills for Working Women Podcast invites you into a thoughtful year-end reflection focused on communication, emotional well-being, connection, and personal growth. In this episode, we walk through a powerful and practical reflection exercise centered on what to leave behind and what to take forward into the new year. This process can be used in your personal life, workplace, leadership teams, families, and relationships to create clarity, closure, and renewed confidence. We discuss how habits like taking offense, hiding, shame, anxiety, and disconnection can quietly undermine communication at work and at home—and how intentionally releasing them can open the door to calm, curiosity, creativity, and stronger relationships. You’ll hear personal stories and real-life examples that demonstrate how curiosity instead of offense, and reflection instead of reactivity, can transform communication and help working women thrive emotionally, relationally, and professionally. This episode also marks the closing of a chapter for the podcast and gently introduces the transition into a new season and direction ahead. The end of the year is an opportunity to honor both the good and the difficult experiences—and to decide what you will carry forward. By letting go of anxiety and offense and choosing curiosity, reflection, and connection, you create space to communicate clearly, connect deeply, and thrive in the year ahead. Facebook Group: Develop Confidence in Relationships Through Effective Communication Skills Website: communicateconnectthrive.com Email: communicationskillsforwomen@gmail.com If this episode resonated with you, please leave a review and share it with another working woman who wants to strengthen her communication skills and relationships.

    18 min

  7. 12/22/2025

    027 I 3 Tips on Getting Curious to Transform Your Anxious Conversations to Calm

    We kick off the episode with a powerful reminder: curiosity is the antidote to anxious communication. We talk about the truth that most misunderstandings don’t come from lack of love—but from lack of clarity. When you stop filling in the blanks with anxious assumptions and instead get curious, communication becomes gentler, easier, and more productive. We also share 3 tips that can change everything. Let Curiosity Lead!  Until next time Think Clearly and Listen Bravely! We would love to connect with you. Facebook: Develop confidence in relationships through effective communication skills Visit our website: communicateconnectthrive.com Email: communicationskillsforwomen@gmail.com

    14 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    026 I How to Stop Overthinking During and After Conversations

    When you leave a conversation, how often do you replay every word in your head?” “Do you notice yourself planning what to say next instead of truly listening?” “What fear shows up when you think you ‘said the wrong thing’ or ‘looked awkward’?”   Today we’re breaking down the hidden fears and habits that fuel overthinking — so you can engage authentically without the anxiety or getting stuck in your own head.     Apologies That Actually Heal Relationships (What makes an apology real—and how to apologize without excuses)

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We’re Elizabeth and Rosemay, women, mothers, spouses, friends. Rosemay is a therapist and current PhD candidate, and Elizabeth is a facilitator and coach.   Over the last 20 years, we’ve lived, worked, and studied across different industries and cultures, and one thing has become clear: there’s no substitute for communication. Skill gaps can be fixed, connection is a basic human need, and when you learn to communicate with clarity, you can truly thrive. We look forward to meeting you! This podcast is designed to help you do just that. Each week, we share practical, communication skills you can apply right away, at work, at home, and in the relationships that matter most. 🎧 Hit play to learn a new skill you can start using today. Ready to dive deeper? ✨ Visit us at: communicateconnectthrive.com ✨ Email us: communicationskillsforwomen@gmail.com ✨Facebook: Develop confidence in relationships through effective communication skills ✨ Instagram: Communicationskillsforwomen https://www.instagram.com/communicationskillsforwomen/?hl=en

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