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Let's Talk About........With Nicky PerfectAuthor: The Communication Coach
For over a decade, Nicky Perfect BEM served as a Hostage and Crisis Negotiator, working with people and families in moments of extreme crisis. She went on to become Course Director for the UKs National Negotiation Course and has trained negotiators and leaders across the world.Alongside her operational career, Nicky has studied psychology, relationships, human behaviour, personal development, and coaching. In this podcast, she brings those experiences together to show how the principles of hostage and crisis negotiation can transform everyday communication.Because communication is at the heart of everything we do in families, at work, in leadership, and in the toughest conversations we face. When relationships break down, its usually because communication has broken down first.Each episode offers real stories, practical strategies, and powerful insights to help you: Listen in a way that makes people feel heard Navigate conflict with calm and confidence Build stronger, healthier relationships at home and at workLearn the skills that save lives and discover how they can change yours. Language: en Genres: Education, How To, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Surviving Summer With A Teenager
Thursday, 9 July, 2026
Your teenager used to want to do everything with you and now they would rather sleep, scroll, or stay in their room and somehow the summer holidays make that shift feel even louder. I talk honestly about the guilt, the internal questions, and the sheer exhaustion that can come with parenting teenagers when routines vanish and the push for independence ramps up. We look at the summer from both sides: what is happening for us as parents and carers, and what may be happening for young people who feel bored, socially disconnected, or under pressure from school, exams, and expectations. I share what I learned from watching my own teen change over time, and why “getting them involved” can sometimes be more about our needs than theirs. We also explore what teens may actually need in this season: rest, a bit of routine, purpose, and space to grow. Then I get practical with communication tools you can use today. I walk through “listen before you solve,” asking non-conflict questions like “Tell me more about that,” getting curious instead of reacting, and choosing your battles wisely. We also cover emotional regulation, the 90-second rule, walking away to prevent escalation, and using the power of “because” to explain boundaries around screen time and family expectations in a way that feels more logical and fair. If you want a calmer, more connected summer with your teenager, hit play, share this with another parent who needs it, and subscribe so you do not miss the next tips. If it helps, please leave a review and tell me: what is the hardest part of summer holidays in your house?Resources & support (UK)Samaritans: 116 123 (free, 24/7)Shout: Text 85258 (free, 24/7)PAPYRUS HOPELINEUK (under 35s): 0800 068 4141 Explore more tools & training: 🌐 www.nickyperfect.com 🌐 www.thecommunicationcoach.co.uk
