My workplace offers training for Conscious Conversations, based on the book by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler. Several of the techniques and tools described in this book reminded me of Conscious Conversations. However, I found this text to be much easier to follow and a lot more relatable. While Conscious Conversations sometimes felt a bit hokey to me, this text seemed better grounded in real-world examples and had more modern, inclusive approaches. I appreciated the CBT and DBT explanations and gained a lot of valuable insight from the text. Grateful to NetGalley and Prevost Books for providing an ePUB copy for review.

Set in two key parts, this book looks at the skills of communication in one part and in the next how to have difficult conversations. It's well explained with a section towards the end with practical tips.
I particularly loved the grounding techniques shared here and also what to do to stop interrupting others in conversation, it's a timely book especially in this time when we are confident behind keyboards and not face-to-face.
Thanks Netgalley for the eARC.

This book was excellent. It’s very well-researched. I’ll definitely refer back to it. I loved the tips on how to use the book in the beginning, and there are so many applicable ideas woven throughout.

The Conversation Guide is a self-help book by clinical counsellor and teacher, J.L. Prevost. Prevost aims to provide tools to help us communicate effectively. We’ve all walked away from conversations that have left us feeling misunderstood and angry. Rather than continuing this infavourable cycle, Prevost provides us with skills, insight, and tools that we can use to become better and effective communicators.

Prevost outlines 10 important skills to having a successful conversation. These skills are then broken down and simplified. Prevost provides different examples throughout the book to help serve as guidelines. Whether you’re talking to a stranger, a co-worker, a family member, or your partner, these 10 skills will ensure both parties walk away satisfied. I highly recommend this read to anyone, as we could all use some tips on effective communication. Thank you to NetGalley and Prevost Books for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

J.L. Prevost outlines 10 basic steps from proven counseling techniques to improve your communication skills and relationships as a result. Relevant, current real-world scenarios are used to highlight areas where certain skills highlighted in this text could smooth things over and reduce misunderstandings and the resulting frustration. Boundary setting as well as difficult topics like breakups are also broached with ideas on how to handle these difficulty situations in a skillful and tactful manner. Whether you are looking to improve your personal or professional life, this reference is a great step in self-realization and clear, effective communication.