Ideas change everything

How to divorce as allies, not enemies

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Allison O'Brien |

TEDxBoulder

• September 2024

Ending a marriage doesn’t have to mean ending a family, says communication expert Allison O'Brien, who navigated her own divorce without lawyers or mediators. She introduces a framework for ensuring a divorce remains peaceful, supports children and creates a new family dynamic that nurtures everyone involved.

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Ending a marriage doesn’t have to mean ending a family, says communication expert Allison O'Brien, who navigated her own divorce without lawyers or mediators. She introduces a framework for ensuring a divorce remains peaceful, supports children and creates a new family dynamic that nurtures everyone involved.

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Allison O'Brien

Communication consultant and listening expert

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This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxBoulder, an independent event. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

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Check out Conversations.us — a coalition bridging divides for understanding and solutions.

Learn more about Listening Intelligence to build more cohesive, productive and collaborative workplaces.