The Price of Nice + Resiliency with Amira Barger (part 1)

Send us Fan MailHave you ever swallowed your truth to keep the peace? Felt the exhaustion of maintaining a "nice" facade when you wanted to speak honestly? You're not alone.Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Amira K.S. Barger, Executive Vice President and Global Head of DEI Advisory at Edelman. Amira shares her remarkable journey from growing up as a minister's daughter on the tiny island of Guam to becoming a powerhouse in strategic communications, particularly within healthcare environments.At the heart of our discussion is Amira's upcoming book, "The Price of Nice: Why Comfort Keeps Us Stuck and Four Actions for Real Change." Through a pivotal childhood story about hair braiding gone wrong, Amira reveals how being told "that's not nice" taught her the painful lesson that politeness often trumps truth – even when that truth could prevent harm. "No matter how right you are or how true the thing is," she observes, "if it makes someone uncomfortable, you are the problem."Amira's expertise in behavioral communications illuminates how "words shape worlds" – not just a catchy phrase but a profound reality that influences how we move through professional and personal spaces. Drawing from psychology, sociology, and anthropology, she crafts messages that move people to action, demonstrating the powerful intersection of art and science in effective communication.For anyone who's felt trapped by expectations of niceness or struggled to reconcile authenticity with social acceptance, this conversation offers validation and a pathway forward. Discover how breaking free from the prison of pleasantness might be your key to unlocking greater impact, deeper connections, and a more fulfilling life.More About Amira BargerPrice of NiceThe Quiet Gift: A Journey of Self Worth and Resilience is now available for download as an audible.  Check it out!Support the showSubscribe to Our Weekly ThinkLetter FacebookInstagramCheck out our Book Series:The Quiet Gift: A Journey of Self Worth and ResilienceMagical Mornings JournalDisclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The co-hosts of this podcast are not medical professionals. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided by the podcast hosts or guests is solely at your own risk.Pamela Cass is a licensed broker with Kentwood Real EstateNatalie Davis is a licensed broker with Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC