Mary J. Nestor is a communications expert, award-winning speaker, and author of Say It Now! Say It Right! How To Handle Tough and Tender Conversations.

In the episode, we explore the techniques of mindful conversations, speaking up, and reinventing yourself at any age. Mary shares her personal insights on recognizing triggers, timing conversations, and creating space for genuine understanding without trying to “fix” others. She also reveals how she has stayed active and joyful throughout her life—going so far as to start a business at 74!

Mary J. Nestor knows firsthand the power of language. Her career as a manager, consultant, and human resources director inspired her second book, Say It Now! Say It Right! How to Handle Tough and Tender Conversations, first published in 2016 with a second edition in 2021.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

🔹The connection between self-awareness and effective communication

🔹How to stay authentic while navigating challenging conversations

🔹Ways to cultivate curiosity and openness in dialogue

🔹Strategies to maintain confidence and presence when speaking up

🔹The benefits of embracing lifelong learning and reinvention

🔹Tips for nurturing joy and purpose at any stage of life

🔹How to leverage creativity and personal passions in business and life

Listen to this episode with Mary Nestor to learn how to speak up, handle tough conversations, and embrace new experiences at any age. Subscribe to the channel for more insights on mindful conversations, finding your voice, preventing defensiveness, and personal growth—plus stories of reinvention and staying active and joyful throughout life.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Guest intro: Mary Nestor

00:03:06 Reinvention and speaking up - the connection

00:07:00 Mary’s wake up call

00:11:00 Timing in conversations

00:16:18 How to prevent defensiveness

00:28:01 Avoid “fixing” things in conversations

00:33:23 Starting a business at 74

00:42:21 How to encourage new experiences

00:46:49 Voice and daily life

00:51:20 Learn how to have tough conversations

00:54:40 Mary Nestor’s books

00:57:37 Outro

Links:

Website https://www.maryjnestor.com/

Books https://www.maryjnestor.com/books

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maryjnestor/

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