What is Tough Talk?

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”
~ George Bernard Shaw

Tough Talk is a resource about communicating effectively when the going gets tough.

In my two decades-plus career coaching people on how to address difficult topics with the news media, their employees, their boards, etc., I’ve learned a lot. What seems obvious to me now, isn’t to most other people. That’s why I want to share the occasional tip that may help you communicate about sticky issues with more clarity and purpose. If that appeals to you, please subscribe!

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Tough Talk is a newsletter of tips drawn from my 20+ years of experience coaching people to communicate clearly and purposefully about difficult topics in order to solve problems.

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I’m Kathy Lovin (Kay Lough is my nom de plume), a communications strategist and messaging guru. I've taught PR and public speaking as an adjunct professor and I'm a former White House staffer, LFL steward, Janeiac, and cat rescuer too.