Phoenix Rise Consulting

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Phoenix Rise Consulting

Erin Saylor, LCSW
Courtney Seely, LCSW

Supporting leaders and advocates in promoting well-being and resilience within their organizations through meaningful change that fosters growth and transformation.

09/08/2025

Fixing shadow conversations takes more than “better communication.” It requires a system.

At Phoenix Rise Consulting, we use a 5-phase Strategic Leadership Development Framework:

1️⃣ ASSESS – Map the shadow conversations
2️⃣ RELATE – Build psychological safety
3️⃣ EXECUTE – Install meeting systems that capture real concerns
4️⃣ GENERALIZE – Normalize resistance as problem-solving
5️⃣ RESOURCE – Sustain authentic alignment as stakes grow

💡 Real trust isn’t built by accident — it’s built by design.

09/06/2025

The real meeting often happens after the meeting. Shadow conversations eat away at trust, slow down ex*****on, and waste resources.

Polite performance inside the room ➝ private resistance outside the room = organizational chaos.

The question isn’t “Why won’t they speak up?” — it’s "Why don’t they trust the room enough to be honest?"

09/04/2025

Your team says “yes” in meetings… but the real “no” shows up afterward. 🤐 Passive resistance, backchannel conversations, and undermining decisions quietly derail progress. This isn’t just conflict avoidance — it’s a trust issue.

👉 Have you ever left a meeting thinking everyone was aligned… only to find out later they weren’t?

08/31/2025

Leaders, when was the last time you truly unplugged?
Burnout creeps in when work never ends — and your team notices. Boundaries aren’t selfish, they’re leadership in action.
When you care for yourself, you show your team how to thrive too.

🌱 How do you recharge?

08/29/2025

Most leaders don’t start out as leaders — they start out as experts.
Maybe you were the best clinician, teacher, or manager, and suddenly you were asked to lead people.

Here’s the catch: being great at the work doesn’t automatically mean you’re prepared to manage and inspire a team.

That gap isn’t failure — it’s a training issue. With the right tools and support, you can grow into the kind of leader your team needs. 🌟

👉 Have you ever felt unprepared when you first stepped into leadership?

08/27/2025

Hard conversations → stronger teams.

Many leaders avoid conflict, hoping it will disappear. But silence erodes trust.

Stepping into discomfort with honesty and empathy creates clarity and connection.

08/25/2025

Too many choices, not enough clarity.

Decision fatigue is real — and it’s exhausting. Leaders often stay up at night replaying choices over and over.

The shift: anchor in your values, remember to delegate where you can, and trust yourself.

💡 What small decision could you let go of today to create space for what matters most?

08/22/2025

When the storm arrives, remember: you’ve done the work. Your foundation is solid. You don’t have to control the wind—you just have to keep steering in the right direction.

💡 During challenges, what helps you stay steady at the wheel?

08/19/2025

Pilots don’t wait for turbulence to hit before tightening their seatbelt. Neither should we. Whether in business, relationships, or personal growth—anticipating challenges allows us to navigate them with less fear and more confidence.

💡 What’s one area in your life where you could secure your seatbelt now?

08/17/2025

Before every big shift, there’s a quiet moment. The air feels still. But stillness isn’t nothing—it’s your chance to breathe, assess, and prepare. The calm before the storm is not a warning, it’s an invitation to get ready.

💡 Ask yourself: What do I need in place before the winds change?

08/10/2025

Sometimes the biggest shift comes after the hardest moment.
After the brave “we need to talk.”
After the vulnerability of being honest.
After the tears or discomfort.

That’s where repair begins.
That’s where we stop surviving and start connecting.

If you’ve done the work lately, we see you. Keep going. 💛

08/07/2025

Having a difficult conversation doesn’t require perfection. Just presence.

Here are 3 ways to do it with intention:
1️⃣ Use “I” language instead of accusations
2️⃣ Set a goal: Understanding, not winning
3️⃣ Slow down and regulate before reacting

Doing the hard work doesn’t mean doing it alone. We can model better communication—at work and at home.

Address

11 Boston Post Road
Waterford, CT
06385

Website

http://www.phoenixrisect.com/

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