A free live masterclass with Dr. Ebony I. Green
Say the kind thing.
In 90 minutes, you will write the first sentence of the conversation you have been putting off, and you will leave knowing exactly how to start it.
Thursday, November 127:00 PM ETLive onlineFree
Live only. There is no replay, so come ready to write.
Thursday
7:00 PM ET
- Time
- 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM ET
- Where
- Live online
- Cost
- Free
- Replay
- None. It is live only.
Sound familiar?
You know what you need to say. You just do not know how to start.
There is a conversation you have been carrying for weeks. Maybe longer. With your partner, your mother, your sister, a friend, a coworker who keeps crossing the same line.
You have rehearsed it in the car. You have started the text and deleted it. And every time, you land in the same place, choosing between two options that have never worked:
Stay quiet and keep the peace,
and carry it a little longer.
Say it sharp and let the chips fall,
and spend the next week repairing the damage.
Most of us were never taught a third option. That is not a character flaw. It is a missing skill, and skills can be learned.
In 90 minutes
One conversation, unstuck.
This is not a lecture you watch. It is a working session. By the end, you will have:
Your opening sentence, written.
The actual words for the conversation you have been avoiding, drafted live, in the room.
A simple way to check it.
Four questions that tell you whether your sentence will open a door or start a fight.
Live coaching on real drafts.
Watch Dr. Ebony rework real openings from people in the room, in real time.
A clear next step.
The day you are going to say it, and what to expect when you do.
Honest and kind at the same time, especially when it is hard.
How we will spend our time
Ninety minutes, one skill.
Why kind and honest feel like opposites,
and the third option most of us were never shown.
Dr. Ebony's story:
what happened when a communication expert could not find the words for herself.
The four parts of an opening that works,
taught properly, with examples from real life.
You write yours.
Quiet time to draft, then live coaching on drafts from the room.
What comes after the first sentence,
and how to keep going when the other person answers.
At the end, Dr. Ebony will share how to keep building this skill in her six week cohort, How to Say the Kind Thing. There is no pressure, and everything you write in the masterclass is yours to use whether or not you join.
Is this for you?
For anyone carrying something they have not said.
This is for you if
- You avoid hard conversations because you do not know how to start them
- You tend to keep the peace and carry it, or say it sharp and regret it
- You want to be honest without losing the relationship
- The conversation is with a partner, family member, friend or coworker
This is not the right fit if
- You want a script to win an argument or change someone against their will
- You are in a situation that is unsafe; please reach out to a licensed professional or local support service
- You are looking for therapy or counseling; this is communication education
- You want a recording to watch later; this one is live only
Your host
Dr. Ebony I. Green
Dr. Ebony I. Green is the founder and CEO of Hello Kind Soul, an award winning keynote speaker, leadership developer and executive coach. For more than 25 years she has taught people across corporate, K through 12 and nonprofit settings how to communicate in the moments that matter most.
And for a long time, she could not do it for herself.
“I couldn't say I needed help. And almost dying was the cost of not knowing how.”
That moment changed her work. Today she teaches one thing above all: you do not have to choose between being kind and being honest. You just need the words, and words can be learned.
Good questions.
Is it really free?
Yes. There is no cost to attend. At the end, Dr. Ebony will share her six week cohort for anyone who wants to keep going. Joining is optional.
Will there be a replay?
No. The masterclass is live and is not recorded. Much of the value comes from writing and getting coached in the room, so please plan to be there.
Do I have to share my situation with everyone?
No. You will write your opening privately. Sharing a draft in the chat for live coaching is completely optional, and you never need to name the person.
What should I bring?
Something to write with, a quiet spot if you can find one, and the conversation you have been putting off.
Is this therapy?
No. This is communication education. If what you are facing feels bigger than a communication challenge, please reach out to a licensed professional.
I lead a team. Is this for me?
This masterclass focuses on personal relationships, including peers and coworkers. If you are thinking about your team, school or organization, Dr. Ebony offers that work separately. Reach out through her booking form.
You came with a word. You will leave with a sentence.
Ninety minutes. One conversation. Free, live, and written by you.
Thursday, November 127:00 PM ETLive online
Live only. There is no replay, so come ready to write.