Learn this and more in “Turn The Tide” by Dr. Kathy Obear, experienced coach, organizational development consultant, and trainer. Start building a cohesive and creative workplace where everyone thrives—including you!
Do you want to:
Navigate difficult workplace dynamics with greater ease, clarity, and self-confidence?
Speak your truth to help your teams be more productive and inclusive?
Effectively navigate your own emotional reactions and get the positive results you want?
About the Author
KATHY OBEAR , E.D.D.
An expert at training leaders and facilitators to navigate difficult dialogues and triggering events, Dr. Kathy Obear has over 30 years of experience as an organizational development consultant and trainer specializing in inclusion, team and organizational effectiveness, conflict resolution, and change management. The focus of her on-going work is to increase passion, competence, and commitment to create inclusive, socially just environments for all members of an organization. Dr. Obear has facilitated “training of trainers” programs for student affairs professionals, faculty, and student leaders at numerous colleges and universities, and she has been a consultant to hundreds of universities, human service and K-12 organizations, and corporations across the United States and abroad.She is a co-founder of the Social Justice Training Institute and a graduate professor at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
“No one is immune from dealing with negative people or challenging situations. This book offers what few others provide: remedies and techniques to deal more effectively while maintaining your respect for self and others. If you are tired of dealing with stress, professionally or personally, then reading this book is the decision you can make.”
– Maura J. Cullen
Ed. D, author of 35 Dumb Things Well-Intended People Say, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist
– Maura J. Cullen
Ed. D, author of 35 Dumb Things Well-Intended People Say, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist
Topics Covered In The Book:
Here are some of the awesome, effective tips and advice Kathy provides in her book.
What Pushes
Your Buttons?
You’ll learn to identify who/what pushes your buttons to make you react without thinking—and how to overcome them.
Reining In
“Automatic” Reactions
When we understand the warning signs of physical, emotional, and mental reactions to situations, we can then learn new tools to let off steam without negatively affecting others.
What Are
Your Intentions?
We bring productive and unproductive intentions to situations, but we can teach ourselves to begin our interactions with positive intentions at the ready.
Building A
Toolkit
You will build a set of effective skills and tools to help you respond more effectively when difficult or toxic situations arise in your workplace.
Recovering From
Triggered Reactions
All is not lost if you’ve been triggered into a negative reaction to someone. There are ways for you to recover and get everyone back on level ground.
Self-Care
And Healing
Kathy will teach you how caring for yourself will help you reduce triggered responses and maximize your effectiveness as a leader. This includes self-care practices and building a community of support.
“With compassion, clarity, and wisdom, Kathy Obear offers page after page of helpful insights and strategies for navigating difficult interpersonal situations. It’s an accessible read that’s an invaluable resource for anyone looking to better handle workplace dynamics.”
– Diane J. Goodman
Ed. D., Diversity Trainer and Consultant, author of Promoting Diversity and Social Justice, 2nd Edition
– Diane J. Goodman
Ed. D., Diversity Trainer and Consultant, author of Promoting Diversity and Social Justice, 2nd Edition