Detach from Drama

<p>We've all felt it: a tense conversation a misread message a flood of emotion that takes over before we know what's happening. Too often drama spirals before we get the chance to respond with clarity and integrity.</p><p>In Detach from Drama executive coach Dr. Peggy Marshall and clinical expert Dr. Colleen Friend offer a powerful field-tested framework for breaking these cycles. Drawing on decades of leadership coaching and trauma-informed practice they reveal how to move from damaging reactivity to conscious leadership.</p><p>At the heart of their work is the revolutionary PAUSE model a practical approach for slowing down and choosing a wiser response. This book gives you the tools to:</p><p>• Recognize the early signs of escalation before they become conflict.<br />• Interrupt the unhelpful stories and inner criticism that fuel reactivity.<br />• Navigate emotional situations with more presence and less pressure.<br />• Shift from automatic reaction to a grounded intentional response.</p><p>This book is not about avoiding hard emotions. It's about building the skill to move through them with intention and choice. With relatable stories research-backed tools and exercises you can use immediately Detach from Drama is your roadmap to changing how you lead relate and live-one pause at a time.</p>