July Meeting- Navigating Emotions Through Truth: The Power of Factual Narratives

Topic:  Navigating Emotions Through Truth: The Power of Factual Narratives

Have you ever found yourself in a critical conversation, only to have your emotions derail the entire interaction, sabotaging your chances of being understood, building relationships, and fostering meaningful dialogue?  Mastering emotional regulation through storytelling starts with prioritizing facts. When we focus on accuracy and clarity in our narratives, we open doors to personal growth and better relationships. In this interactive session, participants will come away with practical tools to edit their stories for more productive interactions, cultivating a culture of empathy and respect.

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Speaker: Jane Salmons

Bio: Jane is an HR professional with over 16 years’ experience working directly in HR management and an additional 5 years partnering with HR departments as a business analyst and training developer.  She has worked for ALLWEST Testing and Engineering since 2018 as their HR Manager, and prior to that spent 11 years with an electrical engineering firm in Cd’A holding various HR roles.  Her interests lie in the areas of emotional intelligence, productive communication, and coaching as a means to help employees develop a self-reflective mind-set.  In addition to holding a SHRM-CP certification, Jane is a DISC certified Behavioral Analyst from TTI Success Insights and a Certified Trainer for Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue from Crucial Learning.

A native of Spokane, Jane spent her college years in east Texas, then lived and worked in Seattle, eventually making her way back home to the Inland Northwest. She has lived in the Coeur d’Alene area for the last 18 years with her husband, daughter, and fur-kid, Mia the Bernedoodle.  She likes nothing better than spending the day boating with family and friends on Lake Cd’A.