When I was asked recently “For you, #Metaphorum is like what?” I thought “a fairy ring”. You know what I mean - a circle of toadstools in a field. It looks magical - but those are the fruiting bodies of a mycelium network underground. www.tickettailor.com/events/clean...

Your imaginary friends are real - but theirs are just imaginary. So your "stressed" is real. But their "overwhelmed" is just a figure of speech. What if we stopped doing that? This is exactly what makes Clean Language work. Read more: judyrees.substack.com/p/your-imagi...

Stop the bus! Here's how to create #CleanLanguage converts in two minutes flat. judyrees.substack.com/p/create-cle...

An AI told me something about my own health that explained pretty much everything unusual about me - including why I'm a #CleanLanguage "natural”. Now, if you work in #healthcare, how are you going to beat the bots? judyrees.substack.com/p/the-knight...

How can you help people taste the #CleanLanguage difference? New tips for sharing: judyrees.substack.com/p/stop-expla...

"Teach us to sell this to our boss. You've got an hour." They'd experienced the power of #CleanLanguage themselves. Now they wanted to convince their organisation to invest in it - and in me. A checklist emerged. What’s not here that should be? judyrees.substack.com/p/what-you-n...

People approach activities and problem solving very differently. In this event we'll be exploring a new method to support people to share their own approaches and work well together. Join us to try Liberating Structure in development, Revealing Metaphors: q.health.org.uk/get-involved...

Curious about teaching #CleanLanguage to complete newbies? At June’s meeting of the Clean in Healthcare Community of Practice, Kath Rooksby from NHS England South West will be talking about her experience of sharing Clean with more than 60 people. www.tickettailor.com/.../cleaninh...

Your challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to take the first step with #CleanLanguage this week. judyrees.substack.com/p/a-lazy-jed...

Readers asked for #CleanLanguage based tips on interrupting elegantly. Here goes! open.substack.com/pub/judyrees...

It was a bittersweet experience copy-pasting 15+ years of blog comments to Substack. But it gave me an idea... open.substack.com/pub/judyrees...

Is this The End, the end of the beginning, or the start of something new? I've just moved 15+ years of website blog posts and their comments to Substack, and it's been a journey. judyrees.substack.com/p/could-clea...

What do you know about #GreysLaw and how it applies to AI? I learned something important recently

100 per cent recommendation. You don't get many of those. #CleanLanguage #DyingMatters #CleanInHealthcare

#AI is missing some crucial aspects of how humans fix stuff - and nobody seems to be talking about this one

Lots of people are concerned about #AIPrivacy - but there's a secret that's perhaps more important

Here's a beautiful story - about talking about #dying . I'm curious about how #CleanLanguage might help you with #difficultConversations

Could #CleanLanguage make you feel more confident and calmer, especially in 'difficult' conversations?

Thanks to @judyrees.bsky.social @matthewmezey.bsky.social @joriamramos.bsky.social and if you want to find out more about clean language here are the details judyrees.co.uk/learn-clean-...

'Moral Mazes', how playing the game means more than doing the job, why the wrong people get to the top of hierarchies and how it's all driven by human nature The Decrapify Work Not-Newsletter no 180 #futureofwork #leadership #management #decrapifywork open.substack.com/pub/decrapif...

"The patient moves from vague feelings to specific solutions - without the healthcare professional suggesting anything." My newest blog post explores why Clean Language transcends standard communication practice. https://buff.ly/40SeMgO #HealthcareInnovation

From "I'm struggling" to clear, actionable insights: Read how Clean Language questions help patients have meaningful conversations with themselves, leading to better healthcare outcomes. Link: https://buff.ly/40SeMgO #Healthcare #Communication

Today a clinician told me: 'I thought I was good at listening until I realised I was still doing all the work'. Here's the #CleanLanguage difference: https://buff.ly/40SeMgO What's your experience? 👇

Want to improve how stories are shared in healthcare? Explore Clean Language techniques for better conversations on Feb 20, 1-2pm. Learn practical approaches to build clarity, trust, and understanding. https://buff.ly/4aYjApm #HealthcareCommunication

A quick observation from my work with healthcare teams: When professionals stop trying to understand patients... And instead help patients understand themselves... Something remarkable happens. Learn more https://buff.ly/4hXtGZW

"Write me a blog post" → 2000 words of AI-generated content → None of it quite what you wanted Sound familiar? Learn how to get what YOU want from AI using Clean Language principles. Interactive Zoom session. https://buff.ly/3CHVjHs

Feeling overwhelmed by AI's endless suggestions? Join me on Feb 20th for a focused hour on staying in charge of your AI interactions. You'll learn: - Why AI floods you with solutions - How to keep your own thinking clear - Clean Language techniques that work immediately

A healthcare conversation: 'I've been struggling lately' Standard response: 'That must be difficult. Let me help you find some solutions.' Clean Language response: 'And when struggling, what would you like to happen?' Small change, big difference in who does the thinking. https://buff.ly/40SeMgO

Today a health educator asked me: 'Isn't Clean Language just good communication with a fancy name?' No! Here's a real conversation that shows why

What if you could control the flow of AI's solutions and direct its power towards your specific goals? Join my "Solution Rush" workshop and learn how. One focused hour, maximum impact. https://buff.ly/3CHVjHs #AI #CleanLanguage #Control #Innovation

Discover the power of Clean Language for navigating the AI mill-race. This workshop will equip you with practical techniques to harness AI's capabilities without getting swept away. Limited places! Register now: https://buff.ly/3CHVjHs #CleanLanguage #AI #Workshop #PracticalSkills

Feeling overwhelmed by AI's flood of suggestions? Learn how to stay in charge of your thinking and get what you want from AI interactions. Join my "Solution Rush" workshop: https://buff.ly/3CHVjHs #AI #CleanLanguage #Focus #Productivity

Clear communication is essential, even when working with AI. My latest blog post explores how Clean Language principles can help you define your desired outcomes and ensure your AI interactions are productive and aligned with your goals. Read more: https://buff.ly/4ho7ZSY

Want to get the most out of your AI interactions? Try this: Before your next AI session, write your desired outcome on a sticky note and keep it visible. It's a surprisingly effective way to stay focused and guide the AI towards your goals. Learn more:

Deluged by detailed advice from AI? There's a #CleanLanguage way to fix that. Join me for a one-hour super-focussed workshop on 20 Feb. www.tickettailor.com/events/conve...

🤖 Ever asked ChatGPT for advice and got buried under an avalanche of solutions? I've found a way to escape the overwhelm and make AI work for me. Want to stay in charge of your own thinking while working with AI? In my latest blog post I share Clean Language strategies Read more bit.ly/3EnP38h

Lovely to catch up with @doctorstraining.bsky.social for their first podcast! We talk about brave conversations - can we have them in a way that builds connection? Can we change the intention behind the conversation? What is our aim in having them? podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/w...

Struggling with vague or underwhelming AI outputs? The secret could be #CleanLanguage. In my latest blog post, I break down how to collaborate with your AI to craft precise, effective prompts #AI #PromptEngineering #CleanLanguage #artificialintelligence judyrees.co.uk/.../how-clea...

Are you learning about AI tools and looking to get better results? Turns out, #CleanLanguage can help. judyrees.co.uk/2025/01/13/c... Many thanks @simoncoles.org and Steve McCann

Article about #CleanLanguage just published in British Medical Journal Using the communication technique of Clean Language in healthcare: an exploratory survey. S Dorman, J Rees - BMJ Open Quality, Vol. 13, Iss. 4 (2024) DOI:10.1136/bmjoq-2024-0031022024 Download free from lnkd.in/epT5KX6t

🎺Restorative Thinking's new learning platform 'Relationships for Change', for everyone working in health and social care: restorativethinking.co.uk/self-guided/ Self-paced. Multiple short courses. @nicolaclose.bsky.social @sallywarren.bsky.social @theasrstein.bsky.social @pscommissioner.bsky.social

Hope this is useful for #PatientSafety. If you agree, please share. @pscommissioner.bsky.social @fhussain73.bsky.social @ginapatel.co.uk @bmj.com @thercn.bsky.social @rcm.org.uk #nurses #midwives @annacomerford.bsky.social @helenbevan.bsky.social @alisonleary1.bsky.social @humanaqvi.bsky.social

I have a list of Changemakers, squeaky wheels, iconoclasts, non-conformists, pioneers. Positive dissidents, renegades & revisionists... Let me know if you want in

#CleanLanguage enthusiasts: six extra tickets have been made available for Saturday's #Metaphorum. When they're gone, they're gone! www.tickettailor.com/events/clean...

Massive away win for the little fella.

Brilliant trip to Belfast for some #TeamDevelopment with the crew at #CashelTravel and #AllensTours. Steve McCann and I ran #RevealingMetaphors and introduced the #ShoppingListMethod

I'm shocked! I knew AI-generated podcasts were good, but I didn't expect anything quite so convincing. Here's a summary of my e-book Your Clean Language Questions Answered, voiced by a pair of enthusiastic American podcast-host BOTS. youtu.be/izK5jpuPIFQ?...

What's the relationship between #CleanLanguage and #NLP, #hypnosis, #MotivationalInterviewing #AppreciativeInquiry and #SolutionsFocus ? New blog post: comments very welcome! judyrees.co.uk/2024/11/25/c...

Special congratulations to our IAF England and Wales #Facilitation Impact Awardees Camilla Gordon CPF & @helenejewell.bsky.social! iaf-world.awardsplatform.com/gallery/vkKD...