Sometimes it’s not the issue itself that hurts—it’s how quickly conversations turn defensive. When defensiveness strikes, attunement (feeling into one another) is shut down and repair is derailed.

You might notice yourself shutting down, pushing back, or feeling misunderstood, while the other person does the same. This practical online workshop is designed to help you understand where defensiveness (theirs and yours) arises from, so you can work WITH it rather than push AGAINST it, and how to move through defensive moments with more calm and clarity, so you can reestablish mutual open-heartedness. You’ll learn how to stay open in tough moments and how to respond in ways that help others feel safe enough to do the same.

In this FREE 2-hour online training with Heart Coach James ‘Fish’ Gill, we’ll explore real-life tools you can use right away to have more honest, caring conversations—without things escalating or falling apart. You’ll practice expressing what matters to you without blame, listening without bracing for impact, and finding your way back to connection when things get tense. If you’re ready for conversations that feel more supportive, respectful, and real, this workshop will give you a warm and practical place to start.

Join LIVE or via the REPLAY (accessible within 24 hours of the event).

Call times:

Perth: 9-11am Thursday 9th April

Sydney: 11am-1pm Thursday 9th April

LA: 6-8pm Wednesday 8th April

New York: 9-11pm Wednesday 8th April