071 I In the Middle of Change, Start Here: Name What You Need

🎁 FREE WORKSHOP: Thriving Through Transitions Are you entering a new chapter of life and wondering how to navigate the changes while still showing up for everyone around you? Join Elizabeth and Rosemay for Thriving Through Transitions, a FREE 60-minute workshop created for women navigating change and uncertainty. We'll go deeper into practical tools to help you: Choose the Time That Works for You: Monday, September 28 6:00 PM Mountain | 8:00 PM Eastern Thursday, October 1 8:00 PM Mountain | 10:00 PM Eastern Can't attend live? Register for the replay! 👉 REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/t599cMHxkk5SFtvK9 Please share this workshop with a woman who may be navigating a major life transition right now. Connect with us at:  [communicationskillsforwomen@gmail.com](mailto:communicationskillsforwomen@gmail.com) Rosemay Webster on LinkedIn Elizabeth Amorino on LinkedIn We'd LOVE to hear from you. In the Middle of Change, Start Here: Name What You Need Life transitions can leave you feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and disconnected from what you actually need. Maybe you're starting a new job, becoming a mom, watching your children grow up and leave home, caring for an aging parent, navigating a relationship change, experiencing grief, or simply realizing that the life you're living doesn't quite fit anymore. And while you're trying to figure out what's next, you may also be struggling with communication. You might find yourself thinking: *“I don't know what I need.”* *“I don't know how to ask for help.”* *“I keep saying yes when I really want to say no.”* *“I avoid difficult conversations.”* *“Why doesn't anyone understand what I need?”* In this midweek drop, Elizabeth and Rosemay talk about one simple communication skill that can help you navigate transitions with more clarity: naming what you need. One Simple Skill: Name What You Need When you're in the middle of change, it's easy to focus on what everyone else needs from you. But before you can communicate clearly with someone else, you often need to pause long enough to understand what's happening inside of you. Elizabeth and Rosemay walk you through three simple steps: 1\. Pause. Take a breath before you respond, agree to something, or try to solve the entire problem. 2\. Ask yourself: “What do I need right now?” Maybe you need time, help, information, rest, clarity, space, someone to listen, or a boundary. And remember: A need isn't a demand. Identifying what you need doesn't mean someone else is required to give it to you. It simply gives you valuable information about yourself. 3\. Put it into words. Try: “What I need right now is \_\_\_\_\_\_.” For example: - “What I need right now is a little more time before I make this decision.” - “What I need right now is for you to listen rather than try to fix this.” - “What I need right now is some help.” - “What I need right now is for us to talk about this when we're both calmer.” - “What I need right now is some space.” Clear communication doesn't require you to have your entire life figured out. Sometimes it starts with simply knowing what you need right now. Your Challenge Think about one transition you're currently experiencing. Then ask yourself: What am I feeling? And: What do I need? Don't worry about solving everything yet. Just name the need. And if you're ready, take the next step and communicate it to someone: “What I need right now is…” It may feel vulnerable or uncomfortable, but clarity starts with understanding yourself—and communication starts when you give someone else the opportunity to understand you. Join Our FREE Thriving Through Transitions Workshop If you're navigating a life transition and want practical tools for communicating through change, Elizabeth and Rosemay invite you to join the FREE 60-minute Thriving Through Transitions workshop. Together, we'll explore practical communication skills to help you navigate the emotions, conversations, relationships, boundaries, and decisions that come with change. Choose the session that works for you: Monday, September 28 — 6:00 PM Mountain / 8:00 PM Eastern Thursday, October 1 — 8:00 PM Mountain / 10:00 PM Eastern Can't attend live? Register anyway and receive the replay. Register for Thriving Through Transitions Because transitions aren't just about what's changing around you. They're also about how you communicate while you're changing. In This Episode - Communication during life transitions - How to identify what you need - Why women often struggle to express their needs - Setting boundaries during times of change - Asking for help without guilt - Communicating clearly when you're overwhelmed - How to pause before responding - The difference between having a need and making a demand - A simple script for expressing what you need - Practical communication skills for working women - Navigating career, family, relationship, and personal transitions - How clarity can create more connection during change Speak Clearly and Listen Bravely.