Pat Hirst is a trainer, coach, mediator and author. She believes that evolving our communication skills and resolving conflict is the key to great relationships. Based in Winnipeg, Pat works with the people in organizations to improve their results; with assessments, training, leadership and professional development, coaching and mediation. People skills are her specialty.
Pat is a senior consultant at People First HR. See how Pat can help your leadership team, work team or organization to build relationships, evolve communication skills and resolve differences.
You can contact Pat at People First HR by phone at 204-940-3974 or by cell 204-227-2142.
There is a lot of disagreement and competitiveness being displayed on the world stage today. It is easy to feel that pushing our own demands on others is the way to go. However, in our families, workplaces and communities; cooperation is the key to sustaining health and vitality and a collaborative economy. Negotiation is a skill set that is needed more than ever and largely misunderstood; and a win-win approach is key.
In a perfect world, everyone would be good tempered, listen carefully and consider the outcome before they spoke. We don’t live in a perfect world and most of us have not received coaching on how to communicate effectively, especially when interactions are difficult. Electronic communication also complicates how we understand each other. This book can help you deal with these challenges. A guide to communication in everyday life.
“[In a Perfect World] is a solid guide to effective communication. A practical book that aims to help readers create a better life through better relationships.” –Kirkus Reviews