
Communication Coach | Conflict Resolution Specialist
You Know What Needs to Be Said. So Why Aren’t You Saying It?
Stop Putting It Off. Be Direct with Respect®.
Do you find yourself holding back because you don’t want to create tension, hurt someone’s feelings, or make things worse?
Maybe you replay conversations in your head, wishing you had said what you really wanted to say. Or you keep putting off a conversation because you’re not sure how to have it without damaging the relationship.
Your voice matters. Let it be heard.
For more than 35 years, I’ve helped professionals navigate difficult conversations with confidence, clarity, and respect.
My approach is simple: Kick Conflict to the Curb®—without kicking people to the curb.
Through Be Direct with Respect®, you’ll learn how to speak honestly, handle conflict, and protect the relationships that matter.
Difficult conversations don’t have to be so difficult.
Private Coaching for Leaders, Growth-Minded Individuals, and Small Groups
When you Kick Conflict to the Curb®, you will:
- Decrease frustration
- Be heard and respected
- Experience greater job satisfaction
If you are ready to do this, you need to learn how to Kick Conflict to the CurbTM
Conflict Resolution and Communication Success Stories
Gina Carr
Barbara Baron
Vicki Hitzges
The Price Of Not Resolving Your Conflict
Testimonials
‘Be Direct with Respect®’ is absolutely…

Sue Stratton, Orgpro
Leading Edge Mentoring
Sue Stratton, Orgpro
Leading Edge Mentoring
Joyce really gets into the heart of the issues…

Julie Pingston
Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau
Julie Pingston
Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau
Joyce Weiss provides practical tips…

Angie Ligon
Management Consultant
Angie Ligon
Management Consultant
The tools we need to create high-impact meetings

Wendy Edelman, MBA, Inside Sales Director at Great Minds
Wendy Edelman, MBA, Inside Sales Director at Great Minds
Joyce has an amazing ability to help people…

Bob Danzig
Former Nationwide CEO of Hearst Newspapers
Bob Danzig
Former Nationwide CEO of Hearst Newspapers
