Sarah Holland and Beth Silvers: Navigating Politics with Compassion & Curiosity

In this episode, I had the honor of talking to two powerful leaders who love to talk politics – even though they are on opposite sides of many issues. If you struggle to have compassionate conversations around politics with friends & family who have differing beliefs and belief systems, this conversation will be really eye-opening and helpful.

Sarah Stewart Holland (from the left) has always loved politics, although her political opinions

have changed drastically over the years. She worked in politics and on Capitol Hill before

moving back to her hometown of Paducah, KY, where she served on the Paducah

City Commission. She is happily married and the mother of three sons. Sarah likes her bourbon

on ice, her romantic dramas with a British accent and her iPhone fully charged.

Beth Silvers (from the right) owns and operates Checking In with Beth Silvers, a life and

business coaching practice. She has been recognized as one of Ohio’s Most Powerful and

Influential Women by the Ohio Diversity Council, a Human Resources GameChanger by

Workforce Magazine, and one of Cincinnati’s Forty Under 40 business leaders. Beth lives in

Union with her husband, Chad; daughters Jane (8) and Ellen (3), and miniature schnauzer, Lucy. She loves people, politics, poetry, and watermelon.

Listen in to hear Beth and Sarah share:

The typically strongest values on the right vs the left
How your family of origin impacts your politics
The power of observing vs judging
The value of getting curious instead of confrontational
The power of acknowledging and addressing shared concerns and shared values
Why people of privilege need to have the uncomfortable conversations
How to navigate difficult conversations with grace
Why it’s important for moms to be politically engaged

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