The CRNA Compass Monthly Series
Free Webinar Series Hosted by Discovery Anesthesia
Communicating Effectively Under Pressure
A Nervous System-Informed Webinar for CRNAs
Date: February 24, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM MST / 6:00 PM CST / 7:00 PM EST
Cost: FREE
Format: Live with Q&A
You’re exceptional in the OR. You make critical decisions under pressure. You manage complex cases with precision and skill.
But when it comes to challenging conversations—with surgeons, colleagues, family members—do you sometimes find yourself shutting down, snapping back, or replaying what you should have said hours later?
You’re not alone. And there’s a reason why.
Strong clinical skills don’t automatically translate to easy conversations, especially when stress floods your nervous system. High-stakes environments train us to react quickly, but that same reactive mode can hijack our communication when we need clarity and connection most.
What This Webinar Offers
In this practical, 60-minute session, nervous system-informed coach Beth Batson, PCC, will guide you through simple, evidence-based tools to help you stay grounded, clear, and connected during the conversations that matter—whether you’re advocating for a patient, setting boundaries with a colleague, or showing up for someone you love at home.
You’ll learn:
How to recognize when your nervous system is driving your communication (and what to do about it)
Tools for setting clearer boundaries without shutting down or becoming defensive
Simple practices that support recovery after difficult interactions and strengthen connection over time
You’ll walk away with:
Communication reset tool handouts you can use immediately
A nervous system state checklist to build self-awareness
Reflection prompts for navigating work and home conversations with more intention
THE GOAL
Less reactive communication. More intentional, clear, and connected relationships—at work and at home.
This isn’t theory. It’s practical guidance you can start using the same day.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
✓ Find yourself replaying difficult conversations hours (or days) later, wishing you’d responded differently
✓ Notice you either shut down or become defensive when faced with conflict or criticism
✓ Struggle to set boundaries without feeling guilty or coming across as “harsh”
✓ Feel drained after challenging interactions with surgeons, colleagues, or administrators
✓ Want to advocate more effectively for your patients and yourself
✓ Find that work stress is affecting how you communicate at home
✓ Recognize you’re reactive in high-pressure moments and want tools to change that pattern
✓ Are excellent clinically, but feel less confident in navigating interpersonal dynamics
✓ Want to stop people-pleasing or overexplaining when setting limits
✓ Feel like you’re “fine” in the moment but notice tension building over time
Meet Your Presenter
Beth Batson. PCC
Nervous-system-informed Professional Coach, bethbatson.com
I’m an ICF-certified coach (PCC level), yoga teacher, and visual creative who knows what it’s like to play small and prioritize everyone else’s needs above my own. Ontological coaching helped me reclaim my power and agency—and now I get to support others in doing the same.
I believe we’re all capable of pretty badass things when we trust ourselves and our right to create rich, fulfilling lives. My coaching practice is an evolution of my work as a yoga teacher: both invite us to sharpen our awareness, sit with discomfort, and get curious about what we’re really choosing in each moment.
My purpose as a coach is to support you in your transformation—to help you show up intentionally, even when it’s uncomfortable, and trust in your ability to create the life you want.
Background: Graduate of Accomplishment Coaching’s training programs, licensed workshop facilitator, ACE-certified Health Coach, RYT200 yoga teacher with 10+ years of teaching experience, and 12+ years working in the photography and film industry.
Why Discovery Anesthesia Hosts This Series
As a CRNA-owned education company, we understand that your career success depends on more than clinical skills. Financial literacy, contract savvy, and work-life balance all matter.
Our CRNA Compass Monthly Series reflects our commitment to supporting your whole life—not just your CE requirements. Each month, we bring in expert presenters to address the real challenges CRNAs face beyond the OR.
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DISCLAIMER
This webinar is for educational purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, or investment advice. Consult your own advisor regarding your specific situation. Barnhart Wealth Management DBA On Point CRNA is an investment adviser registered in Michigan and other jurisdictions where exempt from registration.
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