Dear friends,I'm thrilled to announce the Say What You Mean Online Course Series. These two online courses are the culmination of nearly two decades of work, teaching thousands of people to communicate more effectively.Since my book Say What You Mean...

Dear friends,I’m writing to share some personal news and offer a (very!) early holiday gift.First, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who sent feedback on my last newsletter. I hope that the core of the piece—on working skillfully with grief and...

Dear friends,Today marks one year since the Hamas attacks in Israel, and nearly that long since Israel’s retaliation in Gaza and the West Bank began—a year of loss, unimaginable grief, spiraling violence, and a growing humanitarian crisis.I honor the...

Dear friends,I'm writing to share some reflections about a practice that's been sustaining me lately, and some new discounts on my book.These days, with so much searing grief over our world, I find myself moving back and forth between nourishing my h...

Dear friends,I hope you’ve been well. I’m writing to share some free resources and a short, personal update.My wife and I are eagerly expecting the arrival of our second child this fall, and I want to create some opportunities to connect online befor...

Dear friends,As war, political upheaval, and extreme weather unfold around the world, I’ve been feeling the immense uncertainty of our times and reflecting on how dramatically life can shift both personally and collectively. When my wife and I f...

Dear friends,I hope you're finding ways to keep your heart steady and balanced.My six-week, donation-based online course starts this coming Tuesday, Wise Speech: An Introduction to Nonviolent Communication. The course is a great way to start your com...

Dear friends, I hope this note finds you well. I’m writing to let you know about two upcoming opportunities to practice together online this summer.Wise Speech: An Introduction to Nonviolent CommunicationThis six-week, live, online course, spons...

Dear friends,I’m excited to offer a rare, half-day of guided meditation practice on Saturday, May 4th, plus a host of other upcoming online events. Next Saturday, we’ll gather in community, settle our bodies, and nourish the heart, all in service of...

Speaking your truth is a distinct and powerful skill.When we care deeply about something—whether it's the health and safety of our family, equity and justice, or our children’s future—it can be challenging to get our message across in a way that othe...