Cynthia Kane on The Pause Principle: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough Situations

<p><a href="https://amzn.to/4l6WJf5" target="_blank">In this episode, Cynthia Kane, author of <em>The Pause Principle: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough Situations</em></a>, joins the show to discuss how to improve communication by mastering the art of pausing. Cynthia, a communication expert, explains why taking a moment to pause before reacting in difficult situations can lead to more effective and mindful communication, preventing misunderstandings and reducing stress.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this conversation, we explore:</p> <p><br></p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>The Power of Pausing:</strong> Cynthia discusses how the pause is a critical tool in communication, especially in high-stress situations, and how it can prevent knee-jerk reactions that lead to regret.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>The Science Behind Our Responses:</strong> We explore how our biology and evolutionary instincts push us into fight, flight, or freeze modes during stressful conversations, and how pausing helps override ...