Welcome to Season 4! To kick things off, I wanted to focus on the toxic communication pattern of martyrdom.
Why? Because as communication patterns go, few are as unnerving and damaging to our relationships as martyrdom, AND as communication patterns go, few are as EFFECTIVE in a twisted sense as playing the role of martyr.
As they say, we repeat behaviors because on some level, they WORK. Which is why it is so difficult to STOP.
So why is martyrdom so powerful? And what can we do about it when it surfaces inside of ourselves, or in others? That's what we're talking about this week.

Welcome to Season 4! To kick things off, I wanted to focus on the toxic communication pattern of martyrdom. Why? Because as communication patterns go, few are as unnerving and damaging to our relationships as martyrdom, AND as communication patterns go, few are as EFFECTIVE in a twisted sense as playing the role of martyr. As they say, we repeat behaviors because on some level, they WORK. Which is why it is so difficult to STOP. So why is martyrdom so powerful? And what can we do about it when it surfaces inside of ourselves, or in others? That's what we're talking about this week.

Welcome to Season 4! To kick things off, I wanted to focus on the toxic communication pattern of martyrdom.
Why? Because as communication patterns go, few are as unnerving and damaging to our relationships as martyrdom, AND as communication patterns go, few are as EFFECTIVE in a twisted sense as playing the role of martyr.
As they say, we repeat behaviors because on some level, they WORK. Which is why it is so difficult to STOP.
So why is martyrdom so powerful? And what can we do about it when it surfaces inside of ourselves, or in others? That's what we're talking about this week.&nbsp;

Martyr Much? When Self Sacrifice Becomes Weaponized

Welcome to 20 Minutes with Bronwyn. I’m your host Bronwyn Saglimbeni. I’m a <a href="https://www.bronwyncommunications.com/coaching/">communication coach</a>, <a href="https://www.bronwyncommunications.com/">keynote speaker</a>, and <a href="https://bronwyncommunications.substack.com/">writer</a>. For over two decades, I’ve helped leaders at places like Stanford, NVIDIA, Cisco, and Oracle, as well as founders, philanthropists, and dreamers, learn how to become spellbinding communicators.
Each episode, you’ll hear conversations with brilliant thinkers, boundary-pushers, and everyday humans who have something unforgettable to say. Together, we’ll explore storytelling, energy management, listening, conflict, and all the messy, beautiful parts of being heard in a noisy world.
If you’re ready to ditch the script, find your voice, and shine on stage, in the boardroom, or across the dinner table — you’re in the right place.

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Welcome to 20 Minutes with Bronwyn. I’m your host Bronwyn Saglimbeni. I’m a communication coach, keynote speaker, and writer. For over two decades, I’ve helped leaders at places like Stanford, NVIDIA, Cisco, and Oracle, as well as founders, philanthropists, and dreamers, learn how to become spellbinding communicators. Each episode, you’ll hear conversations with brilliant thinkers, boundary-pushers, and everyday humans who have something unforgettable to say. Together, we’ll explore storytelling, energy management, listening, conflict, and all the messy, beautiful parts of being heard in a noisy world. If you’re ready to ditch the script, find your voice, and shine on stage, in the boardroom, or across the dinner table — you’re in the right place.

Welcome to 20 Minutes with Bronwyn. I’m your host Bronwyn Saglimbeni. I’m a <a href="https://www.bronwyncommunications.com/coaching/" rel="noopener noreferrer">communication coach</a>, <a href="https://www.bronwyncommunications.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">keynote speaker</a>, and <a href="https://bronwyncommunications.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">writer</a>. For over two decades, I’ve helped leaders at places like Stanford, NVIDIA, Cisco, and Oracle, as well as founders, philanthropists, and dreamers, learn how to become spellbinding communicators.
Each episode, you’ll hear conversations with brilliant thinkers, boundary-pushers, and everyday humans who have something unforgettable to say. Together, we’ll explore storytelling, energy management, listening, conflict, and all the messy, beautiful parts of being heard in a noisy world.
If you’re ready to ditch the script, find your voice, and shine on stage, in the boardroom, or across the dinner table — you’re in the right place.&nbsp;

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