Let’s be honest.
When someone hears “communication profile” or “personality tool,” their guard goes up. “Great, another way to put me in a box.”
And honestly? I get it.
If you know me, you know that I’m a leader. I don’t mind making decisions. I have both short-term and long-term plans. I enjoy being with people who are thinking into the future and strategically building something. I can be direct.
But if you put me in a box, you’ll miss the other part of me that’s just as true.
I’m compassionate. I care deeply about others. I stop for the one who needs the most. I’m creative, and I love beauty.
When I take a personality profile, most of them acknowledge one side of me but not the other. It ends up leading to more misunderstanding and confusion.
Nobody wants to feel limited, labeled, or simplified.
You are too wonderfully complex for that.
Here’s the truth: The right tools don’t shrink you down.
They help you grow bigger - in understanding, connection, and relationship.
Enter Life Languages™
One of the tools I use in my work is Life Languages™, a proven communication model built on seven distinct styles. It increases self-awareness and helps you connect with what others need in the moment.
Here’s how it works:
1. Listen
Pay attention to how someone is expressing themselves. Are they acting and then thinking? Thinking and then feeling? Feeling and then acting? What words are they using? The words people choose give us powerful clues about their needs, strengths, and filter questions.
2. Identify
As you listen, you begin to recognize which Life Language™ they are speaking.
3. Speak
Once you’ve identified their style, you can begin to speak in their communication style. That’s where real connection happens.
A Practical Example
Last week, I was working with a client whose leader’s first Life Language™ is Mover™ (which is very common, especially in nonprofits). But his second and third Life Languages are Responder and Influencer.
If his team assumes he’s always speaking Mover, they’re likely to be direct, give bullet points, and jump straight into action.
But what if, in that moment, he’s actually speaking Influencer™? Then his desire for connection and communication goes unmet—or worse, gets squashed.
You don’t have to fit into one box.
And the people around you don’t either.
You are capable of learning, growing, and becoming fluent in all seven communication styles - because you’re committed to building stronger teams, healthier families, and deeper trust.
Join Me in Brentwood on August 16
If you're ready to break out of the box and communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and compassion—join me for a one-day Communication Workshop in Brentwood, TN on August 16.
We’ll dive deep into the 7 Life Languages, practice real-time listening and identifying, and learn how to speak so others can truly hear you.
Whether you lead a team, a family, or simply want to grow in self-awareness, this workshop is for you.
✨ You’ll walk away with:
A better understanding of your communication needs
Tools to listen and respond with intention
Confidence to lead conversations with effectiveness
📍 Reserve your spot today. I’d love to see you there.
