De-Escalation Conversations

024 - Building Bridges: A Conversation on Stress Reduction and Communication - with Adam Timm

August 21, 2023 Sgt. Kerry Mensior (Ret.) Season 1 Episode 24
024 - Building Bridges: A Conversation on Stress Reduction and Communication - with Adam Timm
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De-Escalation Conversations
024 - Building Bridges: A Conversation on Stress Reduction and Communication - with Adam Timm
Aug 21, 2023 Season 1 Episode 24
Sgt. Kerry Mensior (Ret.)

Welcome back to another episode of De-Escalation Conversations, the podcast where we explore strategies and insights for creating peaceful and productive conversations. 

In today's episode, we have the opportunity to sit down with Adam Timm, a former dispatcher from the Los Angeles Police Department who has transformed his career and now focuses on helping others in similar high-stress roles. Adam shares his personal journey of self-discovery, from being known as "Angry Adam" to becoming a kinder and more effective communicator. 

After leaving the LAPD, Adam founded his own company, The Healthy Dispatcher, and has since gained nationwide recognition for his training programs. Join us as we dive into the importance of self-awareness, creating engaging learning experiences, and the power of effective communication in leadership roles. 

Get ready for a thought-provoking and enlightening conversation with Adam Timm on De-Escalation Conversations. 

Adam's Bio:
Adam Timm began his 20-year career in 9-1-1 as a dispatcher for the Los Angeles Police Department Communications Division, where he pioneered a stress resilience program that contributed to a 45% decrease in sick time usage. After leaving the LAPD, Adam started his company, “The Healthy Dispatcher,” to bring tools for resilience to this challenging profession.

Participants in Adam’s training classes and conference sessions praise his energetic and interactive presentation style, calling his sessions “an awesome learning experience,” “captivating, thought-provoking,” “amazing,” and “incredibly engaging.” Adam travels year-round presenting training classes, conference sessions and consulting services across the country.

He is a board-certified stress management consultant and the author of three books, including the popular, “Dispatcher Stress: 50 Lessons on Beating the Burnout,” and his most recent, “People Driven Leadership: How the Best 9-1-1 Centers Inspire Positive Change.” Adam’s articles and blog posts on Dispatcher Wellness and Effective PSAP Leadership have been read by tens of thousands.

Stay in Touch with Adam Timm:
https://thehealthydispatcher.com

 

IDEA - the International De-Escalation Association, is dedicated to Saving Lives, Reputations, & Relationships through Conflict De-Escalation & Communication Training for Teachers, Parents, and Public Safety Providers.

Find more about
How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less
Come visit us at the IDEA website (International De-Escalation Association):
https://TheIdea.World

Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter to stay up to date on the latest news and blogs about Schools, Police, Fire, Medical Services and Flight Attendants.

Do you or your organization need Communication Skills and De-Escalation Training? You can reach us directly at: Team@TheIdea.World or by filling out a contact form at https://www.TheIdea.World/contact

Show Notes

Welcome back to another episode of De-Escalation Conversations, the podcast where we explore strategies and insights for creating peaceful and productive conversations. 

In today's episode, we have the opportunity to sit down with Adam Timm, a former dispatcher from the Los Angeles Police Department who has transformed his career and now focuses on helping others in similar high-stress roles. Adam shares his personal journey of self-discovery, from being known as "Angry Adam" to becoming a kinder and more effective communicator. 

After leaving the LAPD, Adam founded his own company, The Healthy Dispatcher, and has since gained nationwide recognition for his training programs. Join us as we dive into the importance of self-awareness, creating engaging learning experiences, and the power of effective communication in leadership roles. 

Get ready for a thought-provoking and enlightening conversation with Adam Timm on De-Escalation Conversations. 

Adam's Bio:
Adam Timm began his 20-year career in 9-1-1 as a dispatcher for the Los Angeles Police Department Communications Division, where he pioneered a stress resilience program that contributed to a 45% decrease in sick time usage. After leaving the LAPD, Adam started his company, “The Healthy Dispatcher,” to bring tools for resilience to this challenging profession.

Participants in Adam’s training classes and conference sessions praise his energetic and interactive presentation style, calling his sessions “an awesome learning experience,” “captivating, thought-provoking,” “amazing,” and “incredibly engaging.” Adam travels year-round presenting training classes, conference sessions and consulting services across the country.

He is a board-certified stress management consultant and the author of three books, including the popular, “Dispatcher Stress: 50 Lessons on Beating the Burnout,” and his most recent, “People Driven Leadership: How the Best 9-1-1 Centers Inspire Positive Change.” Adam’s articles and blog posts on Dispatcher Wellness and Effective PSAP Leadership have been read by tens of thousands.

Stay in Touch with Adam Timm:
https://thehealthydispatcher.com

 

IDEA - the International De-Escalation Association, is dedicated to Saving Lives, Reputations, & Relationships through Conflict De-Escalation & Communication Training for Teachers, Parents, and Public Safety Providers.

Find more about
How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less
Come visit us at the IDEA website (International De-Escalation Association):
https://TheIdea.World

Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter to stay up to date on the latest news and blogs about Schools, Police, Fire, Medical Services and Flight Attendants.

Do you or your organization need Communication Skills and De-Escalation Training? You can reach us directly at: Team@TheIdea.World or by filling out a contact form at https://www.TheIdea.World/contact