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Conversations from the Heart
Listen to live mini-coaching moments focused on helping people connect with themselves and others by speaking their truth with kindness and compassion, and listening through new filters. Get new scripts for stuck situations, hear new ways of responding to old relationship dynamics and get guidance on how to approach these situations with empathy, self-awareness, and effective communication strategies. Here, we emphasize understanding both one's own needs and the needs of others, creating safe spaces for vulnerable conversations, and finding ways to express oneself authentically while respecting others' boundaries.
Conversations from the Heart
#26 - [Solo] 9 Steps to Prepare for Challenging Conversations
Finding the right words is only part of gracefully navigating difficult conversations; what matters is delving into self-awareness, acknowledging how our past experiences shape our present interactions, and approaching every conversation with openness and honesty. By understanding our biases and triggers, we can better manage our emotions during challenging discussions. Additionally, actively listening and seeking to understand the other person's perspective can foster empathy and create a more productive dialogue.
In this episode, you will gain insights and strategies to maintain your composure and adhere to your deepest values, no matter the direction the conversation takes.
Show notes:
(1:39) What attachments get in the way?
(3:49) What needs to be brought into awareness?
(5:56) Whose insights do you trust?
(7:53) What to track as you go
(9:48) What's happening in your body?
(12:01) How to fill up ahead of time
(16:54) What's your intention?
(17:53) How can your imagination help you?
(18:54) Contingency planning
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