 You'll feel more in control during your conversations.
I’m Debra Roberts, LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, trauma-trained clinician, and business consultant with more than 30 years of experience helping people communicate more effectively.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked with individuals, couples, families, and organizations of all sizes. I consistently saw that when people had the right tools for talking through stress, conflict, or misunderstandings, everything improved, including, their confidence, their relationships, and their ability to navigate difficult moments.
That’s what led me to create The Relationship Protocol®, the communication model that serves as the foundation of both of my online programs. It guides all of my work — and honestly, the way I live my life — because the tools are practical, universal, and effective.
I also write a regular column for Inc.com and have written more than 60 articles on communication, leadership, trauma, and the workplace. My work has been featured in The New York Times, Real Simple, Business Insider, and The Cut.Â
Trusted by over 5000 clients and businesses.
Where do you need to improve your communication?
I want to learn how to build trust within my organization and strengthen relationships internally and externally.
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"3 KEYS TO BUILDING TRUST"
I want to know how to handle difficult conversations in my personal life with greater ease.
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"TELL ME WHAT TO SAY"
What People Are Saying...
The Communication Protocol
A practical, proven system for quickly strengthening communication and workplace culture with measurable results.
When communication improves, everything works better— collaboration, decision-making, relationships, and productivity.
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A healthier, more supportive workplace culture
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Better customer service and stronger client relationships
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Higher employee confidence, capability, and accountability
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Fewer misunderstandings and less tension
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More innovation, productivity, and effective problem-solvingÂ
Poor communication undermines profits and it drains time, energy, and trust.Â
The good news? It’s fixable, with a system people can actually use and actionable tools.
The Communication Protocol® gives your staff a simple, shared language and easy to follow framework for working together, solving problems, and collaborating more effectively.Â
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My Communication Tools®
A practical, on-demand program that helps you feel more in control during everyday conversations.
Most people want conversations that feel easier, less stressful, and more productive.
My Communication Tools® gives you simple, practical skills you can use right away — at home and in every important conversation.
What You’ll Learn
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Clear, straightforward tools for everyday conversations and tough moments
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How to bring up what matters without shutting down, avoiding, or getting reactive
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Strategies for breaking old patterns and improving how you show up
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Skills for growing confidence, self-awareness, and emotional steadiness
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If you want to improve a relationship, express yourself more clearly, or feel more in control, this program can help.Â
Created by Debra Roberts, LCSW, based on her decades of work helping people communicate more effectively.
And it’s intentionally affordable — because everyone deserves better communication in their life.
The Relationship Protocol®Â
The Relationship Protocol® book describes the proven communication model Debra developed after years of working with all types of relationships. The model is a practical, easy-to-follow approach that anyone can master and start using right away.
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You will learn how to have everyday conversations, resolve conflicts, navigate difficult conversations, and grow your confidence in the process.
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Includes many examples that illustrate how to use the model in real-life interactions at home and at the office.
Having powerful communication tools is a gift everyone deserves, including you!
How can I help?
As a speaker • As a consultant
For organizations • For individuals • For groups • For relationships