Emotional Wisdom for Real Conversations
The Inner Compass is a monthly reflection for readers who want to stay steady when conversations become difficult.
Each issue explores the "being" side of leadership.
These short essays combine neuroscience, emotional insight, and research drawn from Dr. Joan Flora’s developing work on Unhooked: The Surprising Forces That Shape Listening in Conflict.
Clarity in conflict
Practical frameworks

Workshops
Attend sessions designed for practical leadership growth and peer networking.
Thursdays Noon - 12:45 PM | The Empathy & Attunement Studio Open HouseA 45-minute workshop where we learn and practice emotional clarity together—learning to pause, name what’s alive, and move from reaction to intention. Zoom link will be shared. |
Tuesday Times vary--see registration link | Raising the Quality of ConflictParticipants learn a simple framework that helps them notice emotional reactions in the moment and respond with clarity instead of silence or escalation. Conflict becomes a path to understanding and forward movement. Zoom link will be shared. |
Thursdays Noon - 1:00 PM | The Empathy & Attunement StudioMost of us have not experienced listening without fixing, advising, or analyzing. This is a monthly one-hour practice space where participants use emotions and needs as guides. Participants learn to recognize what’s happening beneath the surface of difficult experiences and respond with greater clarity and steadiness. Zoom link will be shared. This is a free pilot offering running through August 2026. |

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