In this inspiring episode of Inside Personal Growth, Greg Voisen speaks with Cynthia Kane—founder of the Kane Intentional Communication Institute and author of The Pause Principle: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough Situations.

Cynthia shares her personal transformation from being a poor communicator to developing the SOFTEN method, a practical model that empowers individuals to pause, breathe, and respond mindfully rather than react impulsively.

This episode explores:

-The power of pausing during conflict

-How body awareness supports mindful communication

-The SOFTEN method and how to apply it in real-time

-How leaders can build more human-centered workplaces

-Why communication training must include the body and breath

-Practical exercises to calm the nervous system and strengthen presence

Whether you're a leader, employee, or navigating personal relationships, this conversation offers tools to help you communicate with kindness, honesty, and clarity—even in high-pressure moments.

📚 Learn more about Cynthia’s work: https://www.cynthiakane.com

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Our Guest, Cynthia Kane:

➥ Book: The Pause Principle: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough Situations

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➥https://cynthiakane.com/

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➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cykane/

Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen:

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