September 2026 Coffee Talk: Affirming Communication Through Difficulty

September’s Coffee Talk, led by Dr. Cara Graham Parker, Strategic Planning & Leadership Development Consultant, Owner at C Parker Consulting, Inc., will be a remarkable session on “Affirming Communication Through Difficulty.”

Difficult conversations are unavoidable — but how we show up in them defines our relationships, our leadership, and ourselves. In this interactive session, we explore what it means to communicate with affirmation even when the stakes are high, emotions run hot, or the message is hard to deliver. Drawing on principles from organizational psychology and emotional intelligence, participants will examine their own communication patterns, practice reframing techniques, and leave with practical tools for navigating challenging conversations with clarity, confidence, and compassion. This is not about avoiding conflict — it’s about engaging it in a way that honors both truth and the people involved.