Communicate with Courage: Taking Risks to Overcome the Four Hidden Challenges

Published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers | Distributed by Penguin Random House

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Raising your game as a communicator is one of the best ways to make a difference in the world, but it takes courage to open up to others and invite others to open up to you.

As a lifelong communication coach, Michelle Gladieux has discovered four sneaky obstacles that can keep you from becoming the best communicator you can be:

Hiding—Fear of exposing your supposed weaknesses
Defining—Putting too much stock into assumptions and being quick to judge
Rationalizing—Finding ways to shield yourself from taking chances, engaging in conflict, or doing other scary but potentially rewarding actions
Settling—Stopping at “good enough” instead of striving toward better interactions

The four challenges require taking risks—to reveal yourself, question your beliefs, take a leap of faith, or move out of your comfort zone. Each chapter includes a real-world practice called a Pro Move and an exercise carefully crafted to help you take more joy in communicating.

A photograph of Michelle Gladieux, author of "Communicate with Courage: Taking Risks to Overcome the Four Hidden Challenges". She has long dark hair and smiles warmly at the camera. She is wearing a floral-blouse and a denim jacket, The overall tone of the image is welcoming and approachable.

Courageous communication requires self-knowledge, practice, and a desire to improve. It’s a full-body, full-mind, and full-heart effort. This book is like having a caring, expert coach along with you for every step of the journey.

Grab your copy of the Communicate with Courage Companion Workbook here!

WINNER OF ELEVEN LITERARY AWARDS

Best Book Nonfiction Education/Reference Book Winner: Independent Author Network
Nonfiction Book of the Year, 2nd Place: Independent Author Network
Communications Nonfiction Gold Prize Winner: Global eBook Awards
Best Book Nonfiction Winner: PenCraft Book Awards
Nonfiction 1st Place, General: PenCraft Book Awards
Business Communications 1st Place: American Book Fest
Nonfiction Finalist, General: American Book Fest
Silver Nonfiction Award Winner: Nonfiction Authors Association
Bronze Nonfiction Award Winner in Business/Finance: Readers’ Favorite Awards
Women in Business Finalist: Goody Business Book Awards
Nonfiction in Leadership/Think Differently Winner: Goody Business Book Awards