Connect and Thrive

Strengthen Your Workplace Relationships and Communication Skills

Success in a new role isn’t just about performance — it’s about connection. This pathway helps you build strong professional relationships, communicate with confidence, and navigate workplace dynamics effectively.

Is this path for you?

This pathway is ideal if you:

  • Want to feel more confident speaking in meetings
  • Are unsure how to build professional relationships quickly
  • Want to improve how you communicate ideas or feedback
  • Prefer practical communication strategies you can use immediately

What you’ll build

By completing this pathway, you will:

  • Strengthen communication clarity and confidence
  • Improve active listening and response skills
  • Build professional credibility through consistent communication habits
  • Navigate workplace interactions with greater awareness

The goal is not just to complete courses but to apply the communication skills you learn during your first 90 days.

What you can expect

  • Total Time Investment: Approximately 3–4 hours
  • Self-paced learning
  • Real-world communication strategies
  • Flexible, practical application

Ready to move forward? Look at the other tabs for learning plan, courses, and quick tips for immediate support.

Suggested Learning Flow

This pathway is designed to support your first 90 days and beyond. Move at your own pace and revisit these resources anytime.

Step 1: Observe and Practice
Focus on listening and understanding team dynamics.

Step 2: Strengthen Communication Habits
Practice confident messaging and proactive dialogue.

Step 3: Expand Your Impact
Contribute ideas and navigate challenging conversations thoughtfully.

After your first 90 days, BHMT services remain available to support continued growth.

Quick Tips

Simple actions to help you build confidence, communicate effectively, and grow in your role.

Lead with your main point

  • Start with your key message, then add details.
  • This makes your communication clear and confident.

Practice active listening

  • Use: “What I’m hearing is…”
    This confirms understanding and builds trust.

Reset conversations when needed

  • Ask: “What outcome are we aiming for?”
  • This helps refocus unclear or off-track discussions.

Curated Learning Experiences

Delivered via LinkedIn Learning

Communicating with Confidence
Develop clear messaging and presence in meetings and conversations.

Improving Your Listening Skills
Strengthen your ability to understand and respond thoughtfully.

Managing Your Emotions at Work
Build awareness and control during challenging interactions.

Select the Register tab to get started!

Here’s how to register

  1. Create a LinkedIn profile if you don’t have one.
  2. Choose the Register button.
  3. Read and approve the BHMT Beneficiary Agreement.
  4. Choose or enter your email address and then select OK.
  5. Check your inbox for an email from LinkedIn:
    • Subject: BHMT Invitation: LinkedIn Learning
    • Select the Activate your account
  6. Sign in with your LinkedIn username and password.
  7. You will receive an email from BHMT (Subject: You’re All Set. Let’s Get Started.) with direct links to your LinkedIn Learning courses. Save this email for easy access to all pathway courses.
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Connect and thrive resources

These resources are here to support your pathway work. Use them alongside your courses, during your quick tips, or any time you need a practical tool.