Talk To Connect
Talk To Connect is a podcast designed to help you build stronger relationships by learning how to have H.A.R.D. conversations—with your teens, spouse, and employees. Based on my original framework, each episode explores how to communicate with Heart (showing you truly want the best for them), Appreciation (authentically valuing who they are), Realness (sharing your own genuine stories to create connection), and Directness (being straight forward and honest about the issue). Whether at home or at work, Talk To Connect gives you practical tools to navigate tough conversations while creating trust and connection.
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🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert!
Talk To Connect – Episode 1: Defining H.A.R.D. Conversations – The Foundation of Connection
Are you ready to transform the way you communicate—with your teens, your partner, your team, or your colleagues?
In this powerful first episode, host Michell Franklin lays the foundation for what it means to have a H.A.R.D. conversation—one that’s rooted in Heart, Appreciation, being Real, and Direct. Whether you're navigating conflict at home or leading a team at work, this episode offers a fresh lens on how to show up with authenticity and courage.
🔍 What you’ll learn:
• Why we avoid hard conversations—and what it costs us
• How to prepare yourself emotionally and mentally before speaking up
• The importance of grounding, self-awareness, and intentional energy
• Real-life stories that build trust and connection
• How to speak truth with compassion and clarity
💡 Plus: Michell shares her “Hammer Story,” a vulnerable leadership moment that changed everything—and introduces the concept of the Trust Bank, a game-changing tool for building deeper relationships.
🎧 Listen now and discover how going H.A.R.D. can help you connect more deeply and lead more powerfully.
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📬 Got a question or story to share? Email Michell at Michell@letstalktoconnect.com
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