This week, Anne (https://YourChangeSpeaker.com) takes a quick dive into one of her favorite emotional-intelligence tools for real-world connection: how to approach tough conversations without blowing up the bridge you’re trying to build.

Drawing on her keynote and workshop material, Anne revisits the cognitive triad—how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors shape our results—and adds one crucial twist: before you assume someone’s being a jerk, ask yourself, “Is that the only explanation?”

In this short but mighty episode, you’ll learn how curiosity can shift conflict into collaboration and turn awkward moments into opportunities for understanding.

You’ll hear about:

• A mindset shift that transforms conflict from toxic to productive
• Why curiosity beats animosity every time
• The magic question that changes everything.

If you’ve ever had a tough conversation go south because you didn't manage your anger, and hope to never do that again, this episode will help you pause, breathe, and get curious, not furious.

To listen to episode 319 go here! https://ignitingyourcourage.com/blog/2025/01/20/master-your-mind-harnessing-the-cognitive-triad-for-positive-change/

Anne Bonney, CSP®, was born to talk—just ask any of her childhood teachers who wrote "talks too much" on her report cards! Now, she’s turned that chatter into a powerhouse career, jet-setting around the globe to help overwhelmed professionals build resilience in the discomfort of change. A dynamic keynote speaker, energizing conference Emcee, two-time author, and host of the hit podcast Dancing in the Discomfort Zone, Anne lights up both virtual and in-person stages with her high-energy, relatable style. After 20 years of crushing it in corporate and nonprofit leadership positions, she now uses her hard-earned experience and fiery passion to ignite YOUR courage to build resilience in change and challenges, tackle tough conversations, and lead with emotional intelligence.