Speak Your Truth:

practicing responsible communication
in complicated times

Let's be real. Sh*t is bananas.

What the hell is happening?!

That's the world we're living in right now. Everyday there's new information. Everyday someone is yelling about something. Everyday your social media is filled with people disagreeing, yelling, and tearing each other down.

It's A LOT.

Maybe you want to be involved in the conversation, but you don't want to be yelled at. So you stay quiet.

Maybe you think everyone has lost their damn minds, so you shut it all off and watch more Tiger King (been there - no shame).

Maybe you are speaking up about things you are passionate about, but you're getting push back and hate coming your way. Then you wonder why you even dared to share in the first place.

Maybe you could care less about the global conversation, but the communication with your romantic partner or family is like walking on eggshells and a bit too intense for your liking.

It's A LOT.

So what's a guy or gal to do?
I believe the answer lies in practicing responsible communication.

Interested in transforming the way you communicate so that you are speaking your truth and feel good about it?

Interested in better, more connected relationships where you feel fully seen and understood?

Interested in living in vision, rather than division, anger, or frustration?

This is the place.

  • develop the courage and confidence to handle uncomfortable conversations
  • get clear on where you stand and how you want to approach certain topics, so you're in alignment with your core values
  • have a safe space to practice your message and communication where you won't be judged or need to be perfect
  • develop new ways of thinking and see various perspectives so you can have better, more connected relationships (even with that person who supports that political party you totally disagree with!)
  • understand the art of persuasion and what really gets your point across, helps land your message, and converts (whether for biz or a passion project)

Hi! I'm Amy.

You can also follow me on Instagram at amyramseywriting

You'll love it...

  1. If you're typically a bit quiet, don't speak up, and don't like confrontation. You want to stop feeling like you have no voice, you're being a doormat, or you're hiding. And you want to do it in a way that feels aligned and powerful!
  2. If you're a maniac on a mission for sharing your message and you're finding that people just argue, fight, or pushback against what you're saying. You want to persuade people to consider your point of view because you know it would make a difference in their lives if they could just hear what you have to say and see it how you see it. You want a way to be effective, while speaking the fullest expression of your truth!

What the hell is happening?!
Like really.

Lemme tell you a little story...

I got divorced because of a box of cookies.

Yep. Cookies. Soft baked, chocolate chip to be exact.

Here's what happened...
I had gone to the fancy grocery store and gotten a dozen of these delicious treats. I ate one of them and went to bed, leaving a note for my husband at the time to enjoy a few because he wasn't home yet.

When I woke up the next morning to get ready to go to work, I was packing a lunch and couldn't find the cookies. I was looking everywhere. Where could he have put them? Eventually I open up the trash can and see that my husband had eaten the 11 remaining cookies when he had gotten home and I was sleeping. I was livid.

I lost my freaking mind.
How could he have done that?!
What's wrong with him?!!!!?????
What was he thinking?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

To me, it was an incredibly selfish act - to eat the 11 remaining cookies without thinking about whether I might want one. I had only had ONE. Ugh!

So you see... it wasn't about the cookies at all.

But it was very much about the cookies when I was losing my mind because I was SO looking forward to enjoying a cookie that day. They were soft baked! The best kind!

This is what happens.

Something happens or someone says something and it triggers us in a way that makes us emotional and reactive. Then we spin. We get super angry and can't see straight. We go on rants and can't be rational.

And that's how cookies became the thing that led me to know I needed a divorce.

It was example of all of the ways I felt he didn't care and was selfish in our marriage. The cookies is so incredibly silly, but what was underneath it all was a much deeper issue that we needed to be able to talk about.

We simply didn't have the tools at the time to be able to communicate with another. Don't get me wrong, there were actually lots of reasons why a divorce was the best option for us in the end. But something clicked in me that day when I was losing my mind over a box of cookies!

With everything going on in the world right now, it's like the cookie incident times a million on a global scale. Things are complicated. We're heated. We're passionate. We're upset.

We really want to find a way to be involved in what's going on, but we're having a hard time figuring out how to make that happen. We don't want to be yelled at and name called online. We don't want to cause more division and pain ourselves. We want everyone to be safe and do what's best for the masses, regardless of what we personally believe that is.

We want happy and healthy humans and lives.

I believe the path is through practicing responsible communication.

Practicing because it's messy and we're all learning.
Responsible because we need to own our side of the street and stop passing blame.
Communication because it creates connection and produces better relationships.

I'm Amy. I'm an imperfect human who believes in chocolate chip cookies and the tools that create great communication. I invite you into this process with me.

Your voice matters.
That annoying guy on Facebook? His does too.
How can we find a way to coexist?

Part course with "How tos."
Part discussion with exploration.
All practice.
All in this together.

The responsible communication project

This is for the human who is willing to be uncomfortable and messy - and allow others the same courtesy.

I can't tell you how vulnerable it feels to be putting this out into the world. I know there will people who don't get it. I've already been labeled and called names when even beginning to approach certain topics. People are heated about their viewpoints! It motivates me to keep going and finding a way to open up conversations, so this kind of thing can stop happening.

It feels scary and yet I know every bit of my life has led me here. I'll share more about that within the community.

I am doing my best to be intentional, guiding people to what is productive and unifying rather than dividing. Much of what I'm seeing right now boils down to poor communication. At the same time, I'm human too and I'm not perfect. Being the one who's willing to be out here taking this stand for practicing responsible communication feels vulnerable because I know there will be times where I myself could've done better. I am always willing to reflect and grow.

If you've read this far, you're probably a great fit to join me in this process.

Questions to ask yourself before joining this community...

  • Are you willing to listen to other people's thoughts, opinions, and personal experiences even if they are the opposite of yours?
  • Are you willing to respect other people's experiences, even if you don't feel the same way?
  • Are you willing to not label, name call, or berate others for their experiences?
  • Are you committed to not launching into character assassinations because you may not like someone's viewpoint?
  • Are you willing to be open to the idea of seeing things in a way or shifting your perspective?
  • Are you interested in finding a way for all of us to move forward towards mutually beneficial solutions?
  • Are you more committed to finding connection and building relationships with fellow humans than you are to being right?
  • Are you willing to get uncomfortable and let it be messy?
  • Are you willing to be responsible for your words and actions?

The bottom line is this - these are complicated times and people have STRONG opinions. There is a way to be responsible when sharing them and a way that tears people down. I'm asking you to be responsible. If you are committed to doing your best, knowing you'll probably have moments that are clunky and messy because you are HUMAN, I believe this project will be a great space for you to play in.

What's in this community:

  • Full course platform with video trainings and discussions to support you in how to approach difficult conversations and be productive in your communication
  • A Facebook group for open discussions, support in how to share your message, and connection with community committed to bringing responsible communication into the world
  • Examples of writing that connects rather than separates with full explanations of how it's done, so you can learn how to approach sensitive topics in a way that opens a conversation rather than shuts people down
  • Screenshots, examples, and walkthroughs of how I've disagreed with people online in a way that opens up thought and conversations, eventually leading to mutual understanding and compassion
  • Live group calls to connect, receive coaching, and your questions answered 

Join for $25

Join the community & get a private call for $97

If you have something personal you want to discuss out of the group, or know you want personal support around your message or situation, a private call can help. We'll connect for 30 minutes within the month of May (my team will contact you to schedule).

A note about pricing...
this is a community project and it's priced incredibly low because I truly believe this is what the human race needs right now to come together. I want as many people as possible to join together in practicing and learning.

The low price doesn't reflect the hours upon hours I've spent creating this material or the value you'll get from it, which no doubt will be well beyond what I'm asking you to contribute in order to be part of this.

I also know that I produce so much free content that it feels out of balance for me to do a project this big without receiving something for my efforts and my talent. That's why I'm asking for something, rather than making it completely free. I've also been coaching long enough to know that if you don't put anything in as a sign of your commitment, you are less likely to be involved and get anything out of it. Please be committed to the practice in this space.

I want a space for us to be in practice and that means doing this differently than what we see in the coaching industry.

To also deviate from the typical way of doing things, I'm asking that you join with a minimum financial contribution and then you will have the opportunity to contribute more later if you wish. You absolutely don't have to, but if you find yourself getting a lot out of it and want to contribute more to support my work and have the means to do so, you will have that opportunity. This is very unique and I've never seen it done in the coaching world. Pay what you can doesn't resonate with me because you don't have the materials yet to see what feels in resonance for you to contribute. So I'm trying something new that feels aligned with my intentions for what we are creating together.

I am very committed to changing the way humans are relating to each other right now and making our world a better place to be. Call me crazy, but I believe we can do it.

Please invite people you care about and those who are passionate about speaking up to join us. I cannot achieve any of this on my own.

Can you imagine what’s possible for our world if we felt we could speak and actually be heard?

If everyone interacted in a way that was curious, rather than blaming?

If people came together to share how they’re feeling from 100% responsibility with their words and energy?

Most communication these days is the complete opposite of what communication actually is - sharing information, ideas, etc. Sharing. Think about that.

Sharing is a gift. An unsaid agreement between two people that they are equal and both valuable. It's an exchange. "Here let me share this with you." "Thank you."

We share things all day long, yet when it comes to our words and how we communicate, all ideas of sharing seem to go out of the window as people react from their triggers, wounds, and trauma. There is very little responding. Just a lot of yelling.

Sharing ideas is a radical act right now.

This way of relating, especially on social media, is so entrenched right now that it can feel like if you say anything at all, you're opening yourself up to the onslaught of hatred, rude speech, and misunderstanding that's incredibly hurtful.

Never was this more clear for me than when I watched a friend post a quote about reminding each other we are all doing our best. It was beautiful and bridging a gap. Someone began arguing with her about what the best is, saying that people aren't actually doing their best! I mean come on! Can we catch a break ever?!

Practicing responsible communication is believing there is a way to connect with others and speak your truth in the respectful way possible. It's holding yourself to a higher standard because let's be honest, it's way easier to just yell (and sometimes it feels damn good!).

It's not necessarily easy, but once you have the foundation and an understanding of how everything works together, you can be engaged in conversations without letting them ruin your day.

This project will support you in being more authentic in your communication in a powerful and loving way.

Responsibly & respectfully speaking your truth...

  • 1

    If you’re up to a big purpose in life,

    you have to be able to spread your message and share your truth.

  • 2

    If you want to have truly connecting relationships,

    you have to be able to be honest, vulnerable, and open with those you care about.

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    If you want others to know and understand the real you,

    you have to be willing to speak your truth.

Take the struggle out of your communication and connection with others.