Dinner Conversations with Dr. V

About Dinner Conversations with Dr. V

Dinner Conversations is a podcast about becoming better at home, at work, and within yourself. Through honest and practical conversations , Dr. Vernard Jenkins explores the soft skills that shape relationships, leadership, confidence,communication, accountability and emotional intelligence. Each episode turns real life challenges into clear actions listeners can use immediately. People will love this show because it’s relatable , direct and built for everyday people who want to handle conflict better, lead with more empathy, communicate with purpose and grow without pretending to be perfect.

Publisher

Dr. Vernard “V” Jenkins

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Sept 2026

Latest episode

5 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Nov 2026

   Accountability Without Humiliation

   Accountability is essential. Humiliation is not. State the facts, connect the impact, agree on the next commitment, and protect the dignity of the person while correcting the behavior.

2. 

   29 Oct 2026

   Receive Feedback Without Getting Defensive

   You do not have to accept every opinion as truth. But you do need to listen long enough to discover what may be useful. Pause before you protect, ask for examples, and separate the message from the messenger.

3. 

   22 Oct 2026

   You Cannot Lead People You Only Correct

   Correction is necessary, but it cannot be your only leadership language. Catch progress, protect dignity, and coach people to think not simply to avoid the next mistake.

4. 

   15 Oct 2026

   Why People Stop Talking to You

   Silence is not always peace. Sometimes it means people no longer believe their truth will be handled well. Listen past the first sentence, manage your first reaction, and close the loop after someone speaks up.

5. 

   8 Oct 2026

   How to Apologize Without Making Excuses

   A real apology includes ownership, awareness of impact, and a changed action. Remove the “but.” Stop arguing people out of their experience. Let your next behavior prove your words.

6. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Direct Does Not Mean Disrespectful

   You can confront the issue without crushing the person. Strong communication focuses on facts, impact, and a clear path forward not labels, humiliation, or emotional unloading.

7. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Why “Calm Down” Rarely Works

   “Calm down” may feel like the fastest response, but it often creates more distance. Validate before you solve, regulate your own reaction, and ask a grounding question that turns emotion into useful information.

8. 

   17 Sept 2026

   Stop Saying “I’m Fine” When You’re Not

   “I’m fine” may be your default response, but it can also become emotional armor. Learn to name what is real, choose safe people, and ask for the kind of support you actually need at home and at work.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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