Elevated Communication -How to deal with difficult people

Communication sits at the center of every meaningful role and relationship we hold — as leaders, partners, parents, and educators/coaches/mentors. Yet most of us were never taught how to communicate with presence, clarity, and emotional awareness, especially under pressure.

Elevating Communication is a monthly gathering designed for people who want to deepen connections to others through conscious conversations — at work, at home, and in the moments that matter most. The monthly conversations will lead up to a 3-day in-person workshop in June 2026 with Dr. David Wolfe.

This month we are discussing

• The fundamentals of deep listening and how it impacts our connection to others
• Plugging energy leaks in life: Energy leaks are a result of not taking personal responsibility in areas of our life.

This gathering is especially valuable for:

Business leaders
Who want clearer conversations, stronger teams, less reactivity, and more trust — without forcing outcomes or managing emotions.

Parents
Who want to communicate with their children in ways that build respect, safety, and connection — even during difficult moments.

Couples and partners
Who want to move beyond repeating patterns, miscommunication, or emotional shutdown and learn how to listen and speak with intention.

Teachers and educators
Who navigate diverse personalities daily and want communication tools that support clarity, boundaries, and mutual respect.

This is not a lecture or a performance space.
It is a guided, experiential, fun and playful gathering where awareness leads the way.

This month (February) we are discussing

• The fundamentals of deep listening and how it impacts our connection to others
• Plugging energy leaks in life: Energy leaks are a result of not taking personal responsibility in areas of our life.
• You can expect:

• Practical frameworks for conscious communication
• Simple practices that increase presence and emotional clarity
• Thoughtful group dialogue in a respectful environment
• Space to reflect, listen, and engage without pressure
• A balance of depth, professionalism, and warmth

You will not be asked to overshare or “fix” anything. Participation is always by choice.

This work focuses on how awareness changes communication, and how communication changes relationships.

Open to all ages and backgrounds.
No prior experience with the material is required.

If you value thoughtful conversation, emotional intelligence, and conscious living — you are welcome here.

About the Hosts:

Tim Francis

Strategic Advisor, Growth through Acquisition, World-class Connections, Operational Excellence

Tim is an entrepreneur based in Austin. He's saved 11 companies from bankruptcy; as a public speaker, he has been on stages over 1,000 times and has helped thousands of entrepreneurs elevate their profits, performance, and purpose. He's also a super connector, hosting private events for entrepreneurs, Investors, non-profits, and business celebrities.

Hilda Lunderstedt

South African Entrepreneur and investor now living in Austin. Hilda has decades of business wisdom, with spirituality, wellness, health, financial success, and technology as some of her areas of interest. Hilda is teaming up with Tim because she believes the single most important aspect of creating a successful life, consciously, is through understanding others and building communities.

“For humans to survive what’s coming, we have to become more human and more connected.”

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

AMLI on 2nd, 421 West 3rd Street, Austin, United States

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