I’m Beth Wonson, the founder of Navigating Challenging Dialogue®.

Since 2010, I’ve put my experience and skills to work helping thousands of people from hundreds of organizations. My training is as a leadership consultant, coach, communication expert, and speaker.  

There’s an urgent need to have high-stakes conversations in healthy ways, even with people we don’t agree with.

Everyday I see people who want to be positive contributors at work, but whose work culture makes healthy communication difficult. Or who struggle with having tough conversations where they feel the stakes are high (either at home or work). 

So many people unintentionally cause drama and unhealthy conflict because they were never taught critical fact-based communication skills and emotional self-leadership.

I have a proven process for dealing with tricky communication and conflict. 

Early in my career, I got fed up with all the time I wasted clearing up my miscommunications. Through research and practice, I created Navigating Challenging Dialogue® (NCD).  Using NCD and following my 4-step framework not only made me a better communicator, it improved all of my relationships. 

Now, Fortune 500s, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools use the tools and strategies of NCD to become communicators who empower others through meaningful, drama-free conversations. NCD is a proven tool for improving culture, clarity, and retention in organizations. 

More importantly, my client work has proven that practicing NCD makes it easier to build trust, which is critical for healthy relationships and successful organizations.

I Can Help You and Your Organization

For organizations, Executive Directors, and their boards, I offer:

• Strategic Planning With Facilitated Strategic Dialogue

• Custom Facilitated Meetings to help you navigate challenges within teams, boards, and organizations.

• Custom Consultations which are tailored to address and resolve your most pressing challenges.

For executives, leaders, and emerging leaders: level up your leadership, communication, and coaching skills:

• Coaching Programs are your opportunity to have proven help accessing new skills and tools while providing you with clear and kind feedback.

• Mentorship for Leaders who want to start using coaching to level up their staff.

For teams and organizations:

• Learn fact-based communication — NCD Essentials workshop

• Learn to give effective feedback — Practicing Mastering Feedback workshop

• Learn to use coaching as a tool for empowering others — Coaching in the Workplace workshop

• A comprehensive Navigating Challenging Dialogue® Program for transforming workplace culture and cultivating high-performance teams. 

For regional agencies, I have a unique offering:

• An inter-agency Navigating Challenging Dialogue® Program

For Non-Profits:

• I’ve written about my work helping Executive Directors move their Non-Profit's Mission Forward.

• I have proven programs that specifically address your needs.

You can also book me as a speaker at your event.

Online, Self-Paced Workshop

Tackling Difficult Conversations with Confidence

Learn to create connections and achieve results with this proven approach to conversations — even when they feel risky. For anyone facing a stressful conversation, this self-paced course transforms how you engage with others and handle conflicts. You’ll be able to apply your new skills immediately. Instructors provide written feedback, coaching, and guidance in a hands-on approach.

I’ve written two books so you can learn the tools of Navigating Challenging Dialogue® at your own pace.

• Turn This Conversation Around: The 4-Stage Process for Communication with Connection. This is the official handbook of Navigating Challenging Dialogue®.

• Mastering Feedback: Everything You’ve Never Been Told About How to Give Feedback

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Contact Beth Today

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