Andrea Reynolds: Crisis Advocate • Kindness Activist • Author

Multiple solutions and better results to challenges + crises without lawsuits, bullying, insults: negotiation, restitution, conflict resolution

This business website is still under renovation. Be patient; things will change and more will be added.

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"When facing a crisis in which we feel anxious, angry, or powerless, many otherwise-brilliant people can see only two options: stay or go. But when we have a wide array of do-able options to choose from, we feel more confident, powerful and optimistic, and ultimately... victorious."

ANDREA REYNOLDS, B. Sc.
Family & Consumer Science
Marketing/Communications
Author-Activist-Advocate
Member, NWU
(National Writers Union)
crisiswriter@gmail.com

"I promote positive change through public speaking, articles, seminars, classes, consults, TV appearances, radio commentary, and a future syndicated column."

1. Be open-minded and open-hearted.

2. Be kind to strangers... they may be angels in disguise.

3. Be collaborative, not adversarial, in negotiations.

4. Treat others as you would want to be treated.

5. Ask questions instead of assuming.

6. Practice empathy before judging or criticizing.

I'm currently working on a new nonfiction book , The Kindness Experiment, based on my 13 years of personal experience traveling openly as a writer on a mission in Canada and the United States. My "case studies" (here's one) prompt the question: Why do we reject kindness and generosity of spirit when to do so works against our own best interests?

Place your advance order now ($20) and save over the post-publication price.

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Download and print my bookmark-style business card.

Read my Handy Ande, Home Economist blog

Read some of my protest letters on my new blog, A Capital Letter .

I'm offering crisis advice by email to veterans, military personnel and their family members for a donation of their choice .

"Andrea Reynolds has not only developed her left brain and her right brain equally well, but trained them to talk to each other." Vinod Busjeet, Ph.D., The World Bank, Washington DC

"Where others see the world in black and white, Andrea Reynolds sees the world in blazing technicolour." Robert J. Brown, London Polytechnic Institute, London England

"Andrea- thank you, I am going to be taking your advice. Sound advice as always." Bridget Brown-Williams

"Just wanted to write again quick and say thank you for the help. Your e-mail made me feel a lot better about things. I think there is definitely a need for people with your skills. I know there are a lot of people who could use your services are out there. Thank you for listening and helping me out." Cassie Ann

My business mailing address: Andrea Reynolds, 2501 West 12th Street, Suite 647, Erie Pennsylvania 16505.

How my crisis services started...
Buy my books | Read about my Kindness Experiment Project

In 1998 I inherited the phone number of a private investigator who had given up his practice for a better career move. Suddenly I was receiving calls from upset individuals who felt they needed surveillance services. I realized mostly they needed someone to listen, someone to offer them alternative ideas to try. None really wanted to pay up to $20,000 for PI services. In fact, none offered to pay me for up to an hour of my time that I spent with each of them. I held this "volunteer" position for a year, until I moved out of the telephone exchange and abandoned the phone number. I consider it my apprenticeship.

I created a web site (CrisisBrainstorm.com) in 2000 with the idea that I could offer a list of up to ten solutions or answer to any personal challenge that is causing extreme stress to an individual. But this time it's a professional service and my sole source of income... so that means I'm no longer a volunteer, however my fees are reasonable compared to legal fees, and for the value you receive in relief.

You can hire me to brainstorm solutions to a problem or simply get advice to your relationship issue. You can attend a seminar, or order the class notes or a booklet that gives you lots of ideas. You can even purchase the entire library of my works. Your group can book me to travel to your community to address your group or conduct a seminar.