Hi,

First off, I want to be honest that we are selling something here. That turns people off, so I like to let you know. If you have always been interested in our training but haven't taken it, or you have taken it, really enjoyed it, and want to share it with someone, feel free to continue reading. If not, feel free to archive or skip this email.

Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling misunderstood—or like you accidentally made things worse? I think it’s frustrating when you want to connect, but the words, or emotions, get in the way. Most of us were never taught how to communicate in a way that builds trust and clarity, especially when emotions run high.

That’s why I’m so excited to share that our second Connect First Individual Training cohorts, in partnership with FSU’s RISE Initiative, are opening next week! This is your chance to learn a proven way to communicate that creates connection, even in tough moments.

What You’ll Get in Connect First Individual Training:

• 8 Weeks of Practical Skills: Learn how to create emotional safety, resolve conflict with empathy, and express yourself clearly using Nonviolent Communication (NVC) principles.
• Self-Paced + Live Learning: Each week, dive into ~1 hour of pre-class videos and materials, then join a live 75-minute session with our expert facilitators to practice and refine your skills.
• Real Tools for Real Life: Master techniques like empathy, expression, and making requests (not demands) to transform how you connect with others—and yourself.
• Community Support: Join a small cohort of like-minded people, all learning to communicate with compassion and clarity.

This is the exact roadmap I wish I had when I first started learning NVC. Instead of reading books and piecing things together, you’ll get a structured, supportive container to actually apply the work in real time.

After a successful first run of cohorts, we're opening up another round. Our two cohorts (Tuesdays at 1 PM or 6 PM EST) have 16 open spots to keep the experience intimate and interactive.

Ready to Communicate with Confidence?

Click here to sign up for Connect First Individual Training - once you click on the link, select “Connect First Individual” and choose your cohort on the next page. The course opens May 27th, and the first live sessions begin Tuesday, June 3rd at either 1pm or 6pm EST (your choice), running weekly through July 29th, with a break for July 4th week.

Hope to see you there!

Cindy Bigbie