Beyond the Type: An Enneagram-Inspired Podcast about Being Human. · Sandy Swanson, PCC, NBC-HWC, A-CFHC, Holistic Communication and Relationship Coach

When Conversations Get Spicy: Communication Skills for the Holidays

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Sandy Swanson reveals why holiday conversations can make you want to scream and how safety is the invisible key.
Sandy Swanson explores the concept of conversational safety, explaining how its loss triggers nervous system responses like fight or flight. She offers five practical tools to restore safety, such as respect and curiosity, and ties it to Enneagram types for personalized communication insights.

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A steady reminder to lead with safety, respect, and curiosity at tense holiday tables.

Holiday dinners are cast as places where conversation can turn sharp quickly, and Sandy Swanson keeps the focus on safety first. The piece turns that into two simple habits: respect and curiosity.

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When the dinner table starts to feel like a courtroom, this gives you a steadier way through.

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