By Lisa Peers, Founder of Peers and Players Psychological safety is not a “soft skill” add-on, it is the foundation that decides whether a team actually works. People need to feel safe enough to fail, to be creative, to give honest feedback and to receive it without flinching. Without that, something has to give, and […]
Since 1998 we have helped leaders and teams across the USA and internationally get better at communicating with impact. This isn’t about learning ‘what to say’. Most people already know that. It’s the ‘how’, it’s about being able to say it clearly, in the moment, and have it land the way you intended. Our programs […]
By Lisa Peers, Founder of Peers and Players During my decades as a leader and coach, I have observed a silent epidemic in the corporate world. I call it “Toxic Peace.” It is a state of artificial harmony where people try to be “nice,” meetings are polite, and no one raises their voice, yet underneath […]
If you spend five minutes searching for communication training companies, you will be met with a deluge of promises. You’ll see slogans about “unlocking potential,” “breaking down silos,” and “mastering the art of the pitch.” For an L&D professional tasked with selecting a vendor, the options can feel indistinguishable. However, as someone who has sat […]
By Lisa Peers, Founder of Peers and Players We have noticed a recurring trend in boardrooms and training sessions across the globe. It begins when a trainer says, “Now, find a partner for some roleplay.” Within seconds, the collective energy of the room plummets. I see the eyes roll, the nervous fidgeting, and the visible […]
People keep asking what I think about using AI avatars for roleplay in difficult conversation training, and I usually respond with a question first: do you want leaders in your company who are adaptable, resilient and empathetic, or leaders who can simply deliver a well-structured sentence under controlled conditions?
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