Communication Skills for Working Women Podcast:Effective Communication, Healthy Relationships, Direct Communication
Episodes
41-1l Managing the Emotions After You Speak Up
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking up in high-stakes situations can be exhilarating—and exhausting. In this follow-up mini episode, we explore what happens after you share yo...
041 I Speaking with Confidence When You Are the Only One
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let's connect on Facebook! Communication Skills for Working Women Episode Overview Being the only one in the room by gender, background, experience,...
040-1 I It's Hard to Respect Someone You Don't Agree With - Here's How to Do It Anyway
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Communication Skills for Working Women - Facebook Group One Page Miracle Vivid Vision Value the individual even when you don't value their values. P...
040 I When Your Values Don’t Match Theirs: Navigating Conversations With Friends and Family
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let's connect on Facebook! Communication Skills for Working Women When Your Values Don’t Match Theirs: Navigating Conversations With Friends and F...
39-1I How to take back your power
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this midweek drop, we explore how to stay grounded in your sense of agency at work—even when the world outside feels overwhelming. When stress is...
039 I Navigating Power without Panic
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
038 - 1 I Feeling Evaluated (Judged) in Meetings? 3 Ways to Stay Calm and Communicate Clearly
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you’ll learn: • Why feeling evaluated at work can trigger anxiety—even for experienced professionals • The simple attention sh...
038 I Managing Anxiety While You are Being Evaluated
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let's connect on Facebook! Communication Skills for Working Women Episode Overview Receiving feedback can feel overwhelming—especially early in yo...
37 -1 I Power and Dynamics: Why Micoraggressions from Other Women Hurt
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In This Episode We Discuss: What microaggressions between women can look like in the workplace Why these moments can feel especially painful or conf...
037 I Why Microaggressions from women hurt more at work - And how to respond
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Microaggressions between women in the workplace are often subtle, confusing, and deeply invalidating. In this episode, we explore why they hurt more w...
036-1 | When the Ask Lands Wrong: How to Ask for Help at Work (Timing & Repair Matter)
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We'd love to connect with you in the Facebook group: Communication Skills for Working Women You asked for help. You thought you were clear. And it...
036 I How to Ask for Help Without Feeling Incompetent
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Connect with us! Communication Skills for Working Women Facebook Group Visit our website: communicateconnectthrive.com Email: communicationskillsforw...
035-1 l Women, Marginalization & Imposter Syndrome at Work
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this short mid-drop episode, we continue to explore imposter syndrome—also known as the impostor phenomenon—and why it disproportionately impac...
035 I Confidence When You’re New : Ways to Tackle Imposter Syndrome
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Connect with us at Communication Skills for Working Women on Facebook Starting a new job can trigger anxiety, worry, and self-doubt—even when you’...
034 I 4 Ways to Check in on Quiet Friends Without Overthinking It
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reaching out to a quiet or withdrawn friend seems simple but for many of us, it feels surprisingly hard. In this episode, we explore why caring deeply...
033 I The Power and Risk of Getting Clear in Hard Conversations
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An unscripted conversation about what happens when “tell me more” doesn’t lead to understanding but instead reveals pain, anger, and the limits ...
032 I Communication Conflicts at Work & Why Good Intentions Make Them Worse
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
https://communicateconnectthrive.com/ Difficult conversations about discrimination, inequity, and exclusion often escalate not because of bad intentio...
031 I Neurodiversity at Work: Communication Shifts That Change Everything
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Connect with us! https://communicateconnectthrive.com/ Neurodiversity at Work: Communication Shifts That Change Everything Neurodiversity isn’t a...
030 I Asking for a Raise or Anything Else You Need at Work
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 waiti...
029 I Say it Clearly. Resetting Your Voice for the New Year
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 dr...
028 I Leaving Anxiety Behind and Moving Forward with Stronger Communication
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 foc...
027 I 3 Tips on Getting Curious to Transform Your Anxious Conversations to Calm
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We kick off the episode with a powerful reminder: curiosity is the antidote to anxious communication. We talk about the truth that most misunderstandi...
026 I How to Stop Overthinking During and After Conversations
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 tr...
025 I How to Improve Your Ability to Receive Feedback
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When someone gives you feedback, what’s your first thought? Are you listening, or are you already defending yourself? Do you separate your sense o...
024 I How to Give Feedback Without Making It Awkward
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you gave feedback and the other person reacted defensively? What might have been different if you had focused on behavior ins...
023 I 3 Ways to Stay Open-Minded When You Totally Disagree
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you tend to treat people you disagree with — like opponents or as fellow humans with different experiences? When was the last time you shut d...
022 I Feeling Anxious When You Talk? 2 Ways to Calm Conversation Anxiety
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you feel anxious in a conversation, what are you doing or not doing that fuels that anxiety? What fear shows up when you imagine saying the ‘wr...
021 I How to Communicate Effectively Across Generations: 3 Practical Tips
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel anxious when you are communicating with someone older or younger than you? Do you feel nervous when someone from another generation has st...
020 I Privilege and Presence: 4 tips for Communicating Across Differences at Work
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When have you noticed power or privilege shaping who gets heard or who stays silent in your workplace or relationships? How do you respond internally ...
019 I 4 Polite Ways to Respond When It’s None of Their Business
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever had someone ask a question that’s just… a little too personal? Oh yes. And then you freeze—do you answer, change the subject, or lie abou...
018 I How to End Conversations Without being Awkward: Exit Gracefully
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever find yourself stuck in a conversation thinking, “How do I get out of this?” You’re nodding politely, but inside you’re panicking. Tod...
017 I From Stuck to Clear: A 6-Step Path to Better Conversations and Stronger Relationships
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever set a communication goal—maybe to speak up in meetings, set a clear boundary, or have a tough conversation—only to find yourself stu...
016 I Struggling to Make Friends as an Adult? : 3 tips every professional woman should know
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Apply for our Communication Skills Beta Workshop HERE . See you soon! Why does making—and keeping—friends as an adult feel so much harder than ...
015 I Small Talk that Doesn’t Feel Fake : 3 hacks to lower your anxiety
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s the thing: we can’t avoid small talk. It’s in the office, on the sidelines at soccer games, at the grocery store… everywhere. But it do...
014 I Apologies that Actually Heal Relationships (What makes an apology real—and how to apologize without excuses)
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did an empty apology—like ‘I’m sorry you feel that way’—make you feel in the past? Did it build trust, or erode it? In this episode, we ...
013 I Healing After a Shooting: 4 Mental Health Tips for Coping
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when personal or world events become consuming and negatively affect your day to day? In this episode, we share our experience of this ...
012 I Identify your values in less than 20 minutes
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Which moments in your life have made you feel deeply proud, and what do they reveal about what truly matters to you? Are the values you live by today ...
011 I Meet Your Hosts + 2 Communication Tips You Can Use Today
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Communication Skills for Working Women! Today, you’ll get to know us, your hosts, and hear why we started this podcast. We’re sharing...
010 I Avoid Misunderstandings: Define What You Mean
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a conversation where it felt like you were saying the same words, but speaking two different languages? In today’s episode, we’r...
009 I Working with People You Don't Connect With : 5 Practical Tips
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Connection is great but not necessary when we are working together! Even if we want it to be there - it doesn’t have to be to still be productive...
008 I Negative Thoughts and What to Do With Them During a Conversation
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Negative thoughts, they show up at some of the most inconvenient times, like in the middle of important conversations and are sometimes hard to recove...
007 I How to Replace Judgment With Curiosity in Hard Conversations
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been in the middle of a conversation and you find yourself judging the other person. This judgment (spoken or thought) can shut down c...
006 I 3 Clarifying Questions to Improve Communication in Relationships That Matter Most
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We share language shifts, mindset tools, and a real-life story that shows how curiosity can reduce conflict, preserve connection, and help you communi...
005 I 3 Levels of Listening and How to Use Each One
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down the three levels of listening: listening to speak, listening to understand, and listening for meaning. We share real-li...
004 I Want to Be Heard at Work? Try These 3 Communication Shifts
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore simple but powerful ways to strengthen your communication at work. We cover how using pauses signals confidence and keeps ...
001 I Feelings Aren't Facts!
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How many times have you acted purely on feelings, only to realize later that those feelings weren't reflecting reality? In this episode we recogn...
002 I Direct Communication: Why being direct isn’t rude—it’s essential Pt. 1
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How often do you bite your tongue to keep the peace — and who benefits when you stay silent In this episode, we are sharing why being direct isn’...
003 I Direct Communication: Why being direct isn’t rude—it’s essential Pt 2
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Still struggling thinking being direct is rude? Or trying to figure out how to clearly share a message without being forceful. Today we dive into...