Understanding Starts Here
Find Clarity in these Polarizing Times.
My name is Edina Brown
Most leaders think productive dialogue requires agreement.
But after navigating hundreds of contentious council meetings in a deeply polarized community, I learned that progress doesn't always require consensus, yet it requires understanding.
As a Councilwoman, I had to make critical decisions with colleagues and constituents who saw the world much differently than I did .
I served my community during the protests in May of 2020 and the Covid-19 pandemic, all while navigating polarizing perspectives. We couldn't wait for everyone to agree. We had to keep the water running, fix the roads, and serve our community—even when division was the baseline. It took me years of trial and error - in and outside of the political arena - to discover how to get along and work efficiently with others, despite having polarizing perspectives.
Those experiences taught me the communication strategies that actually work when stakes are high, emotions run higher, and agreement feels impossible.
I'll teach you and your team how to build bridges and meet goals even when you are on opposite sides of the issue.
Some of My Workshops
Descalating Conflicts
Difficult conversations are unavoidable. Learn the special frameworks Edina employs and shares, to de-escalate heated conflicts and move forward when emotions are running high.
Agreeing Through Disagreement
Your team doesn't need to agree on everything to work together effectively. Drawing from her experience leading in one of the most polarized political environments, Edina shows leaders how to build functional teams even when people see the world differently.
Moving Past Turmoil
Going through hard times can leave emotional and social scars. Learn how to move through the frustration and uneasiness with self-development techniques that bring you back to a place of power and effectiveness.
What Clients Say
Center for Family
Services
"I've been to a number of these trainings, and Edina has a way of speaking and interacting that is so inviting and engaging. We can really use what we've learned."
Excelcare Health Management
"I learned so much from the training on delegation that I can implement right away. Thank you."
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
"I trust that Edina will present an informative, hands-on training. She takes into account the needs of our organization."
“Even when their thoughts don't align - people who feel heard, respected, and part of a fair process - are much more open to moving forward together"
Edina Brown