Joyce Weiss

About Joyce Weiss

HELPING PROFESSIONALS SPEAK WITH CONFIDENCE & COURAGE WHEN STAYING SILENT NO LONGER WORKS.You’re talented, driven, and doing great work—but something isn’t landing. Your communication isn’t getting the results you want, and you feel stuck. You may find yourself replaying conversations after meetings, wishing you had spoken up. Or you share an idea, only to have it ignored—until someone else gets credit.You might avoid difficult conversations to keep the peace, then feel frustrated or resentful later. You’re seen as capable and dependable, yet overlooked when decisions are made. You want to be heard, gain respect, and speak with confidence—at work and at home—but you’re not sure how to break the cycle.HERE\'S HOW I HELPI’m Joyce Weiss, a communication coach specializing in conflict resolution, with over 35 years of experience helping professionals navigate tough conversations. I focus on practical strategies you can use immediately—especially if you learned early to stay quiet, keep the peace.You’ll learn how to speak up clearly without sounding defensive, address conflict without damaging relationships, and express what matters with confidence—even when the stakes are high. Clients tell me they feel less anxious, more prepared, and more effective when it matters most.HOW I GOT HEREClients often ask how I came to specialize in conflict resolution. The short answer? It started at home. My husband is an attorney—highly skilled at negotiation and always prepared with a compelling argument. I learned quickly that being “right” wasn’t the same as being heard.That realization led me to earn a master’s degree in Counseling and to study and practice conflict resolution deeply. Over time, I developed Be Direct with Respect®, a practical approach I now use with clients who are ready to stop avoiding tough conversations. I’m comfortable navigating conflict—though I’m still negotiating at home about who takes out the garbage.REAL PEOPLE. REAL RESULTS.A client went from staying silent in meetings to confidently presenting their ideas—and the team immediately adopted their solution.Another client used Be Direct with Respect® to navigate a heated family discussion calmly, showing how these skills translate everywhere.WHO I WORK WITHI work with professionals ready to stop avoiding conflict and start communicating with confidence and courage—at work and at home.IF THIS RESONATES WITH YOU,Email me at J••••@JoyceWeiss.comwith a brief description of your communication challenge. I’ll reply so we can explore the best next steps together.

Experience

1. Online Instructor - Kick Conflict to the Curbtm

   Joyce Weiss Training & Development Llc

   Jan 2020 — Present · West Bloomfield, MI, US

   I guide leaders, professionals, and emerging leaders through a 6-week online course teaching practical communication and conflict management skills.PARTICIPANTS GAIN SKILLS TO:* Speak up respectfully in challenging situations * Manage conflict without escalating tension * Build confidence and credibilityCOACHING IN ACTION:Linda, a new manager, struggled to lead her peers. She learned Be Direct with Respect® and other strategies in the Weiss Communication Success Plan.RESULT:Linda gained confidence, led her team through conflict effectively, and earned their respect. J••••@JoyceWeiss.comPlease reach out if you are Interested in having your team participate in Joyce’s online course. She will personalize it to fit your team\'s needs.

Education

• Wayne State University

  B.A. in Education and Liberal Arts

• Oakland University

  Master of Arts

Skills

• Teaching
• Personal Development
• Time Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Public Speaking
• Mentoring
• Strategy
• Social Networking
• Management Development
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Change Management
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Management Consulting
• Customer Service
• Business Coaching
• Organizational Development
• Negotiation
• Training
• Workshop Facilitation
• Event Planning
• Executive Coaching
• Non-Profits
• E-Learning
• Policy
• Coaching
• Small Business
• Emotional Intelligence
• Event Management
• Team Building
• Management
• Program Development
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Resume Writing
• Team Leadership
• Human Resources
• Social Media
• Career Counseling