Breaking Bad Communication

PACE Yourself to Stop Losing Your Cool

Episode Summary

You know that moment when your buttons get pushed and your brain goes into overdrive? Yeah, we’ve all been there. But reacting on impulse often leads to more damage than resolution. In this episode, I’m sharing a simple yet powerful tool to help you handle conflict without spiraling—PACE: Pause, Acknowledge and Assess, Clarify, and Engage.

Episode Notes

You know that moment when your buttons get pushed and your brain goes into overdrive? Yeah, we’ve all been there. But reacting on impulse often leads to more damage than resolution.

In this episode, I’m sharing a simple yet powerful tool to help you handle conflict without spiraling—PACE:

Pause, Acknowledge and Assess, Clarify, and Engage.

This framework gives you the structure to stay grounded, communicate clearly, and lead with confidence when emotions run high.