Category Archives: Communication

Holding Space

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Lisa Ivaldi

3-minute read What is holding space? Dr. Nicole LePera describes it as being “fully present and curious with someone, without judging or attempting to change them, as they express their emotions and experiences.” 1  I’d heard of it, but I … Continue reading →

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Assumptions

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Lisa Ivaldi

2 min. read Lately I’ve been reminded of really good writing advice that I heard years ago – avoid the assumption that your readers know what you know.  Your characters are in your head, so you know what they are … Continue reading →

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Anger

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Lisa Ivaldi

3 min. read There is a lot of anger in the world right now.  Some over-the-top-crazy stuff like road rage and shootings, and lots of low-level simmering frustration.  Nearly every time I look at social media there is some kind … Continue reading →

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Help

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Lisa Ivaldi

3 min. read Lately I’ve been seeing a lot in the media about how it’s okay to ask for help.  I found a rough version of my own story about asking for help.  I’d filed it away.  Now seems like … Continue reading →

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Curious

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Lisa Ivaldi

3 min read I haven’t been journaling lately, but last month I had no choice.  I felt like I was going to explode.  Or maybe implode.  I’m not sure which, and it really doesn’t matter, because according to a quick … Continue reading →

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From Rescuer to Coach

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Lisa Ivaldi

4 min read I recently listened to a podcast called the Antidote to the Drama Cycle1 and it brought to mind an incident with my daughter.  It was snowing and an accident had closed a portion of Hwy. 401.  That’s … Continue reading →

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Authentic Communication

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Lisa Ivaldi

3 min read I’ve always considered myself to be a pretty good communicator.  I’m a good listener and usually fairly competent at getting my point across.  However, after listening to an online talk by the late Dr. Marshall Rosenberg on … Continue reading →

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90 Seconds

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Lisa Ivaldi

4 min read How long do you think it takes to get over an emotion?  Hours, days, years?  If you had asked me before I read My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey by Jill Bolte Taylor, I … Continue reading →

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Coaching with Compassion

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Lisa Ivaldi

3 min read When our daughter was little, our interactions rarely ended with “Don’t tell me what to do!”  Not so anymore.  I have been working on adapting my parenting style from managing a child to young adult coaching.  But … Continue reading →

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Complaints vs. Criticisms

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Lisa Ivaldi

3 min read I’ve been working as a simulated client in some of the communication labs at the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph for several years now.  It’s a great program designed to improve and enhance veterinary students’ communication skills … Continue reading →

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