Jen Dalton

After intense discussions with her husband over politics, coupled with the unexpected passing of her mother, author Jen Dalton found herself trying to navigate some of life's most difficult conversations. She isn't alone. In fact, recent research shows one in four people have been putting off an uncomfortable conversation for at least six months, and one in ten people have been staying silent on an awkward issue for more than two years. In Listen: How to Embrace the Difficult Conversations Life Throws at You, Dalton shares intimate interviews and opens a window to conversations we may face in life. Her research breaks down how our brains are wired to make it difficult to have tough conversations, how avoiding conversations affects our everyday lives, and how we can improve our communication practices. This book will help answer the crucial questions that encompass conversations in life and work including: -What are the top reasons we avoid certain conversations? -Why do facts backfire in an argument?-What important actions can we take to stay civil in difficult conversations? -What can we do over family dinners when politics comes up? -How can we de-escalate an argument and protect the relationships that matter most?Listen is a guidebook to embracing difficult conversations that can improve relationships and change lives for good. There is no time like the present to take the time to speak to your family, friends, and co-workers and advance your relationships and ideas to the next level.

Are you starting a business? Do you already have a business? If you are launching or leading an organization, it is critical to be intentional about your value (and values) and how you stand out from the competition. Building on concepts and insights from thought leaders like Seth Godin, with his book, When It's Your Turn, and Gary Vaynerchuk's Crush It, The Intentional Entrepreneur gives you the tools and steps to build a reputation that breaks through the noise and connects with your people, customers, and community. Self-awareness is critical for an entrepreneur; leveraging your strengths and outsourcing the rest is critical to success. This book will walk you through how to own your reality, your purpose, and how to shape how others perceive you through intentional content and communication. This book will help you understand: How personal branding relates to your business and why How you are unique and why people should do business with you What questions to ask when figuring out how to blend your personal reputation and brand with the company brand over time How to create a visibility plan that builds the best relationships to grow your business with clarity and meaning Identify practical ways to manage your online reputation and presence for your brand as the CEO, given you only have so much time in the day Owning your reputation is about protecting it, building it, and becoming a Noisebreaker, not a Noisemaker. People want to work with and for someone who is authentic, clear, and shows up intentionally to create value for their people, clients, and community. From naming your business, to identifying your target customers, to building your unique content strategy - this book walks through dozens of examples and will help you build a reputation that matters and drives your business visibility and growth.

In a career spanning over two decades and counting - from humble beginnings teaching dance in her parents' garage while still at school, to becoming a distinguished studio owner, dance teacher coach and industry leader - Jen Dalton knows exactly what it takes to stay current and achieve mastery in the evolving world of dance.With a philosophy centred on empowering and educating dance teachers to be the most effective leaders they can be, Jen's highly anticipated book Teaching Dance Beyond the Steps is an essential guide for every dance teacher, regardless of their current position, who wants to maximise their impact and secure a future in the industry.Filled with compelling personal stories, case studies, helpful links, downloads and resources; Jen doesn't hold anything back as she guides you through every step of the Dance Teacher Evolution Process and the 5 Principles of Dance Teacher Mastery to show you how you, too, can position yourself as an industry leader and influencer.The art of teaching dance is as important as the art of learning dance. This unique training platform will give you everything you need in order to master teaching dance beyond the steps.