Your Christmas Communication Survival Guide

December. The silly season.

You’re racing to wrap up work before Christmas Eve.

Everyone’s stressed. Tempers are short.

And ahead of you? Office Christmas parties. Family gatherings. The annual event where Uncle Bob wants to debate politics and your undergraduate niece is offended by everything you say.

Or worse – that awkward silence when you’re standing next to someone you barely know, scrambling for something to say beyond “So… how’s work?”

One wrong comment and you could be starting 2026 with damaged relationships, a bruised reputation, or an awkward conversation with HR.

It doesn’t have to be this way.
I’ve developed a simple three-part strategy that helps you navigate the silly season without the drama:

• Generous With Them, Strict With Ourselves – How to handle charged conversations without taking the bait (yes, even with Uncle Bob)
• Curious About the Person, Not Their Facts – The secret to making real conversation with people you rarely see socially
• Be Slow, Give Space, Lighten Up – Managing stress and keeping your cool when everyone around you is losing theirs

This isn’t about being fake or walking on eggshells. It’s about having the tools to actually enjoy Christmas socializing – at work and at home – without the anxiety or regrets.

Join me for a 45-minute executive briefing on Tuesday 2nd December at 12.30pm AEDT.

You’ll walk away with practical strategies you can use immediately – at this year’s Christmas party, around the family dinner table, and in every stressful interaction leading up to the holidays.

Three simple steps to survive the silly season with relationships and reputations intact.