Tools for clear, respectful, authentic communication


Hi there Reader,

If you’re a team leader, you’re probably putting surreal pressure on yourself to juggle office drama, deadlines, and budgets perfectly (and then feel guilty if you don’t).

It leaves you feeling lonely and exhausted.

You wish you could stay calm and confident, restore team peace, and get the job done effectively and promptly.

If this resonates, join me for my upcoming online workshop “From drama to direction: Effective team communication for caring leaders”. It's next Tuesday March 17, 19.00-21.00 EET.

The tools you’ll be getting will help you with, but are not exclusive to, the workplace. You can apply them to instances of friction, disagreement or conflict with your family, friends or partners.

I teach them regularly in my 1-2-1 sessions too and have helped clients get unstuck whenever they've felt overwhelmed and lost, not knowing how to express what they needed to.

To book, click here.

Here's what people have said about the workshop:

"Very tangible tools, and much needed quiet time and space for reflection and sharing!"

"The workshop exceeded my expectations. It is not a seminar on how to communicate better in the context of the film industry, but in general, in our lives."

"Elena's workshop gave me tools to improve my skills […], helping me be more clear and precise on my needs, preventing conflicts. I especially value the techniques for de-escalation and reconnecting with my core values when tensions arise."

For more details, or to book your spot click here!

Love,

Elena


Practice on your own!

Try these 3 practices to improve

your communication skills

Do these in your everyday life. With your friends, partner(s), or the grocer when you're shopping. See it as an experiment.

1 Listen, like a quiet sponge. Stop speaking. Stop thinking. Absorb the other person.

2 Observe, like a fly on the wall. Your own reactions. The person’s expressions. The space between you. If you watched the interaction from a distance, what would you notice?

3 Ask questions, like a curious geek. The more, the merrier (sic). As if the other person is your favorite subject.

Play around and see what comes up!




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Elena Christopoulou

I'm a holistic therapist, with decades-long previous experience as a film professional. I'm currently facilitating customised workshops for film festivals, companies, and institutions on stress management, communication practices, alternative approach of scripts & projects, and more. In my private practice, I offer 1:1 sessions that are dedicated to healing the spiritual aspect of trauma. Subscribe to my newsletter for news and updates.

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