When leadership above you creates a challenging environment, it can leave you feeling frustrated or powerless. But you have more influence than you think.In this episode, we are joined by educator and facilitator Jill McPherson, who shares how to use conscious, compassionate communication to stay grounded, build trust, and navigate difficult power dynamics with emotional intelligence. Drawing on her training in nonviolent communication, Jill offers practical strategies to help you learn by fostering connection instead of control.We’ll explore why empathy doesn’t mean agreement, how to separate what was said from the story you tell yourself, speaking from values instead of blame, ways to deal with micromanagers without taking things personally, and more.This conversation will give you tools to lead with clarity, courage, and compassion – while keeping your cool when the pressure’s on.0:00 - Intro02:33 - What is Power With, Not Power Over07:38 - Strategy 1: Empathy is not agreement11:09 - Dealing with micromanagers, not taking things personally15:23 - Strategy 2: Separating stimulus from story 27:00 - Strategy 3: Speak from values, not blame32:04 - What’s next for Jill34:06 - Where to find JillVisit Jill’s website - https://jillmcpherson.com/ Connect with Jill  - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jill-mcpherson-keynote-speaker-facilitator-63480033Hosted by Hilda Gan - ca.linkedin.com/in/hildagan Visit us at - peoplebrightconsulting.comFollow usLinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/pplbrightTwitter - twitter.com/pplbright Facebook - www.facebook.com/pplbrightInstagram - www.instagram.com/pplbright/ Hilda Gan is a sought-after expert on effective HR strategies, work culture enhancement, and employee engagement. Unique among HR consultants, Hilda combines over 25 years of HR expertise with business acumen and business owner experience.People Bright Consulting is an award-winning HR Management Consulting firm that helps leaders of companies build the foundations for successful hiring, healthy and inclusive work culture, and engaged staff. It starts with listening to our clients and finding pragmatic customized business solutions to HR problems.#Leadership #CompassionateLeadership #WorkCulture

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