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Welcome to Unlocking Potential with Dr. Jennie

Hi, I’m Dr. Jennie, and I’m so glad you’re here.

This blog is a special space where I share the lessons, insights, and strategies that have shaped my own journey—and the journeys of those I’ve had the privilege to coach. My goal is simple: to help you unlock your potential and create the life you’ve always envisioned.

Here’s What You’ll Find:

Real-Life Experiences: I believe the best lessons come from experience, and I’ll share personal insights from my own experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs to inspire you on your path.
Practical Tools: From career tips to relationship advice, I’ll offer actionable strategies you can apply today.
A Safe Space for Growth: This is a judgment-free zone where we’ll explore how to break through limiting beliefs, embrace change, and step into your best self.

Every blog post is an invitation to explore fresh perspectives, embrace change, and take meaningful steps toward your goals. Whether you're striving for personal breakthroughs or professional achievements, my insights will challenge and inspire you to think differently, act boldly, and unlock your full potential.

Why I Do This:

I’ve spent years helping individuals transform their lives—whether through coaching, teaching, or workshops—and one thing remains true: the power to change starts within. This blog is my way of reaching even more people, offering a guiding hand as you navigate your unique journey.

Each week, I’ll share something meaningful, whether it’s a lesson from my own life, research-backed strategies for success, or reflections on challenges we all face. My hope is that you’ll feel inspired, encouraged, and equipped to take bold steps forward.

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Mastering Difficult Conversations: How to Communicate with Compassion and Clarity

Difficult conversations often bring a sense of discomfort, whether it’s addressing an unmet need, giving constructive feedback, or resolving a lingering conflict. It’s natural to want to avoid these moments, fearing the potential for awkwardness, anger, or rejection. However, avoiding these conversations often allows misunderstandings to deepen, resentment to grow, and relationships to weaken. On the other hand, leaning into these moments with courage and empathy can create profound opportunities for growth and connection.

Assumptions: Useful or Harmful?

Assumptions can be both helpful and harmful. Assumptions are not innately good or bad. So, it is important that we understand why and how we are using them.

Coding and Decoding: Roadblocks or Bridges to Effective Communication

This week's blog is on Coding and decoding, which describes the processes by which we ascribe meaning to words, phrases, etc., and use them to either communicate something or understand what someone else is saying. We code our communication based on our experiences and our understanding of those experiences. In the same way, when others communicate with us, we decode the words and phrases they use based on our experiences and our understanding of those experiences.