In this episode, Christine explores the tension between asking for forgiveness versus permission, particularly in communication and learning contexts. She reflects on her own experiences, including a surprising sauna encounter in Ireland and her Neurolanguage Coaching® training, discussing the limitations of constantly seeking permission. Christine then connects this to workplace dynamics, focusing on the suppression of emotions and how it affects listening and understanding between men and women. She shares insights from research and her workshop experiences, highlighting the challenges women face when expressing emotions professionally. The episode wraps up with actionable advice for improving workplace communication to enhance mutual understanding and foster healthier working environments. Christine Shares: A reflection on the concept of asking for forgiveness, not for permission.The importance of permission in communication and learning environments.The impact of suppressing emotions in the workplace.How men and women listen to each other.Personal experiences and insights on seeking permission.Reflections on a workshop for a technology company.Research on emotional repression and its effects.Challenges faced by women in the workplace.Practical strategies for improving communication and understanding.Commitment to fostering positive change in workplace communication. About Christine: Christine is a TEDx Speaker, English Pronunciation & Brain-based Conversations® Coach, and Culture Active Trainer. She bridges the gap between language, culture and the brain for tech teams and professionals working in global English-speaking environments. Currently residing in her 5th country, Spain, Christine has worked in a variety of roles across the globe. Her master's thesis literature review, "Factors Influencing Immigrant Entrepreneurship in Ireland," was selected for presentation at the Irish Institute of Management in 2015. Alongside private and company-sponsored English Communication and Pronunciation Coaching for individuals, Christine hosts engaging in-house and online workshops on linguistic inclusion, cultural competence for business, the neuroscience of confident communication and The Spiral of Awareness. Her content is designed to make you laugh and think. She aims to make her online training platform available to marginalised communities, so everyone has a fair chance to develop. By supporting her work, you play a part in helping this dream become a reality. You'll also get access to her entire library of resources on “The Science of Speaking."   Support her work here: https://bit.ly/Connected_Communication Make an Enquiry: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connected_communication Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.