

Podcast 1215: The Pause Principle by Cynthia Kane | Learn How It Can Transform Your Relationships
May 6, 2025
47:16
In this inspiring episode of Inside Personal Growth, Greg Voisen speaks with Cynthia Kane—founder of the Kane Intentional Communication Institute and author of The Pause Principle: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough Situations.
Cynthia shares her personal transformation from being a poor communicator to developing the SOFTEN method, a practical model that empowers individuals to pause, breathe, and respond mindfully rather than react impulsively.
This episode explores:
-The power of pausing during conflict
-How body awareness supports mindful communication
-The SOFTEN method and how to apply it in real-time
-How leaders can build more human-centered workplaces
-Why communication training must include the body and breath
-Practical exercises to calm the nervous system and strengthen presence
Whether you're a leader, employee, or navigating personal relationships, this conversation offers tools to help you communicate with kindness, honesty, and clarity—even in high-pressure moments.
📚 Learn more about Cynthia’s work: https://www.cynthiakane.com
🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://insidepersonalgrowth.com
Our Guest, Cynthia Kane:
➥ Book: The Pause Principle: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough Situations
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➥https://cynthiakane.com/
➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cykane1/
➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cykane/
Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen:
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