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Sep 2022
18m 10s

How to Share an Emotional Story Without ...

Sarah Archer: Speaker, Comedian, Author, Playwright and Coach
About this episode
As Brené Brown pointed out, there is power in being vulnerable. I believe there is even more power in showing that vulnerability through a story about a personal experience. BUT … if that story is emotionally charged then there are some additional things you need to consider before you share it.  That's because it can be done badly, and when that happens you ... Show More
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