Welsh expert addresses US conference on language and emotion

Welsh expert in human relations to speak on language and emotion at a prestigious US conference

Wrexham, United Kingdom – May 30, 2017 /PressCable/ —

Author and consultant, Dr Neil Thompson is the keynote speaker at a prestigious conference to be held at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse on June 7th. The focus of the presentation will be on the significance of language in shaping how we understand, express and react to emotions, especially emotions associated with loss and grief. Dr Thompson will be drawing on the expertise represented in his extensive published work, in particular, his books, Effective Communication and Loss, Grief and Trauma in the Workplace. An expert in human relations, with a special focus on leadership and workplace well-being, he will show the importance of paying attention to the forms of language we use, as these can make a significant difference to how emotions are dealt with.

“We get so used to the language we use that we tend to lose sight of what impact it is having,” explains Dr Thompson. “This means that, at times, our language use can be problematic, potentially doing more harm than good.” The presentation highlights the central role of communication and the dangers of taking it for granted. It delivers important messages that anyone concerned with compassionate, humane and effective workplaces needs to hear. Language is the primary medium through which people interact, and so any approach to human resources and well-being that neglects its significance is potentially missing some crucial aspects of what differentiates effective organizations from the ones that struggle.

Dr Thompson is the founder and managing director of Avenue Consulting, a company based in Wales that helps individuals and organizations to maximize their learning, to produce optimal results in terms of people management and development and to tackle a wide range of human relations problems, such as stress, bullying, conflict and discrimination. He has been a speaker at conferences in the UK, Ireland, Greece, Italy, Spain, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Norway, the United States, Canada, Australia, India, Turkey and Hong Kong. His website and blog are at www.neilthompson.info. Dr Neil Thompson, expert in human relations

Contact Info:
Name: Neil
Organization: Avenue Consulting Ltd
Address: Avenue House PO Box 2060, Wrexham, Wales LL13 0ZG, United Kingdom
Phone: +44-1978-781117

For more information, please visit http://www.avenueconsulting.co.uk

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