In the News

Below you'll find articles written by and about Jennifer in print and on the web as well as podcasts and videos of Jennifer's interviews.

Podcast: Take Notes with Jen Rafferty

January 11, 2024

In this podcast, Jennifer speaks with Jen Rafferty about empowering educators through effective communication and dealing with hard conversations.

Podcast: Principal Matters

January 3, 2024

Listen to Jennifer on Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast talk with William Parker about her books Having Hard Conversations and Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Work.

Podcast: All Things Pilates with Darien Gold

November 7, 2023

Teachers - Have you ever had a disruptive student? If so, how did you handle this situation? And if you’re a student, have you ever had a teacher you wanted to 'divorce'? Having Hard Conversations by Jennifer Abrams is our guest today and I’ve asked her to talk about how to navigate uncomfortable conversations in our studios. Jennifer is a communications expert, keynote speaker, facilitator and author.

Podcast: MS.UNDERSTOOD

October 4, 2023

Listen to Jennifer on the MS.UNDERSTOOD Podcast where they discuss a variety of communication-related skills to help develop an authentic voice to engage in courageous and empowered health-supporting conversations. They also explore research regarding the impact of healthy and unhealthy conflict and have the opportunity to engage in a relationship audit to explore our communication opportunities in different relationships.

Podcast: Better Leaders Better Schools – Growing Up At Work

August 16, 2023

Listen to Jennifer on an episode of the Better Leaders Better Schools podcast where she talks with Danny Bauer about "Growing Up At Work."

Growing Resilient Leaders: Empowering Conversations & Collective Efficacy

June 13, 2023

Explore practical strategies for navigating challenges, fostering trust, and setting a positive tone with the world-renowned expert in interpersonal relationships, Jennifer Abrams in this interview with the School Leaders Project.

Podcast: Changing Conversations

May 19, 2023

Listen to Jennifer on an episode of the Changing Conversations podcast. This episode dives into 'hard conversations' – a conversation of insights and reflections as well as practical ideas to consider.

Podcast: The Schoolhouse 302

April 25, 2023

Jennifer joins Joe and TJ on The Schoolhouse 302 Podcast to discuss Stretching Your Learning Edges, Growing (Up) at Work, and more.

Podcast: Leading Better and Growing Faster with Joe and T.J.

April 17, 2023

Jennifer talks with Joe and T.J. on the Schoolhouse 302 Educational Leadership Posdcast.

Podcast: Run Your Life With Andy Vasily

September 22, 2022

Andy Vasily talks with Jennifer about the Journey of Discovering Self on the Run Your Life podcast.