Kind Cocktails and a Compassionate Mixologist

Pull up a seat at my bar and let me serve you some Kind Communicator concoctions...

My name is Elizabeth Barry and I am an executive coach, marketing consultant and inspirational author. My topic is Kind communication, which essentially breaks down to compassionate leadership, eloquent speaking habits, active listening and respectful habits.

In today's world, we may need a few of these drinks to truly understand the meaning of what we communicate and why it matters. For instance, I use the term ego-speakers and reactors in my next book to mark "trouble makers"; people who need to justify. This is a term used for people who act petty and who are small-minded, exuding a blatant scarcity mindset. They lack integrity and cause trouble on purpose. In this bar, they are not wanted, nor are they allowed, however...

For those of you who may be thinking, "Gosh! I am one of them" and you'd like me to buy you a drink, well, heck, I'll pick up the tab. In fact, most bartenders are like therapists, right? Although I cannot claim the term therapist as I don't hold the title, I do share some pretty powerful personal mastery tools to help you overcome your challenges with grace.

Words have power. They can be like daggers. If your personality, mood or approach is off-putting, you can show up as a bully or as a pain in the ass. That can give off a petty vibe. You might need to "shush" yourself. I have just the right idea!

Here are a few cocktails for adults who want to make a difference in this world through the way that they speak, act, behave and most importantly, listen.

1. The Sand Castle Martini. This half and half cocktail resembles the idea that in order to make a sand castle solid in its formation, you need both wet and dry sand. The analogy here is that in order for humans to feel whole, they must own their darkness, while also owning their strengths and greatness as well. From there, it's a nice sipping playdate at the beach. *This drink comes with an umbrella.
2. The Active Listener on Ice. This drink is silently hand-crafted with a flavorful aroma and a zest for life that you can hear it shout to you, "You're a respectful leader" as you bring the rim close to your lips. Put your ear to the rim of this glass and listen for its message to you to slow down and find your grace and poise with words before you speak.
3. The Heart-set Margherita. This eloquent drink comes in a fine red coloring to tantalize your compassion and to remind you to speak from the heart. With each sip, find yourself calm like a magnet; pulling in "the law of attraction". What you put out, you will receive in kind. The more love you give, the more you will receive. Watch out with this one, you might find a few people will want to go home with you with this drink. Stick to 2!

I could go on and on... because I love myself a good cocktail and I'm excited about the work that I do in kind communication and compassionate leadership.

To be a leader in today's world, one must own their behaviors, choice of words and see themselves from a 10,000 ft above approach. If you'd be embarrassed of your behaviors, you better come back to this bar and sip on another cocktail. If you're proud of yourself, leave in a Lyft with a designated driver and find yourself at peace.

If anyone is interested in my bartending skills as a coach, I'd love to be of assistance. Let's have a cocktail date. Set it up here.

There is no shame in learning about yourself. There is no embarrassment in finding a new path to happiness.

There is a reason to smile and be drunk on life with when you find pure joy in who you are.

To learn more about my mission, The Kindness Innovation, or to buy my books or invest in my services, please visit www.thekindcommunicator.com.

Elizabeth Barry is an executive coach and marketing consultant with 20 years of experience coaching leaders towards success. She’s been blessed to curate 17 TEDx events from concept to completion including helping speakers write and share their talks for the stage. She has 6 books based on self-development and as a result of her work, clients are motivated, productive and happy. Elizabeth is a vessel of emotionally powerful love that will transform your business, career, communication and voice with positivity and inspiration. Learn more at www.thekindcommunicator.com