Detach from Drama

We've all felt it: a tense conversation, a misread message, a flood of emotion that takes over before we know what's happening. Too often, drama spirals before we get the chance to respond with clarity and integrity.In Detach from Drama, executive coach Dr. Peggy Marshall and clinical expert Dr. Colleen Friend offer a powerful, field-tested framework for breaking these cycles. Drawing on decades of leadership coaching and trauma-informed practice, they reveal how to move from damaging reactivity to conscious leadership.At the heart of their work is the revolutionary PAUSE model, a practical approach for slowing down and choosing a wiser response. This book gives you the tools to: Recognize the early signs of escalation before they become conflict. Interrupt the unhelpful stories and inner criticism that fuel reactivity. Navigate emotional situations with more presence and less pressure. Shift from automatic reaction to a grounded, intentional response.This book is not about avoiding hard emotions. It s about building the skill to move through them with intention and choice. With relatable stories, research-backed tools, and exercises you can use immediately, Detach from Drama is your roadmap to changing how you lead, relate, and live one pause at a time.