2026 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
March 15-17, 2026 • Jacksonville, FL
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Navigating Other People by Understanding Communication Styles
As our communities have become polarized, the need for excellent communication has become greater. The workplace has ample opportunity for miscommunications and gaps to take place. Healthy relationships are not only needed in our personal lives but our work lives as well. When we can get along with colleagues, we can accomplish more, faster. In this session we will take a deep dive into interacting with those around us and explore ways to enhance communication so we can get the job done!
- Participants will learn about their own communication style.
- Participants will understand the benefit of communicating effectively with others.
- Participants will learn about the communication styles around them and how to enhance their relationships in the workplace.
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Amanda Hvass
(Primary Presenter), Positive Impact Consulting, amanda@positive-impact-consulting.com;
Amanda is a mother of three boys, including one who is DeafPlus. Having navigated the EHDI system as a parent, she served for eight years as Coordinator for Hands & Voices of Oregon. Today, she owns a consulting business, partnering with leadership teams to enhance collaboration and achieve healthy organizational outcomes. She also works with Hands & Voices and her local school district to support strong connections and successful outcomes for children. Amanda holds a certification in Performance Coaching and specializes in helping teams work more effectively together.
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