How Learning to Communicate with Courage Will Improve Your Life with Michelle Gladieux

Outside The Studio with Tessa Tovar

English - August 06, 2023 02:30 - 58 minutes - 110 MB
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In episode 103 of Outside The Studio with Tessa:

In this compelling interview, renowned communication expert and executive coach, Michelle Gladieux discusses the transformative power of courageous communication. Through insightful conversations and personal anecdotes, Michelle illuminates the challenges individuals face when giving and receiving feedback, unraveling the reasons behind our natural defensiveness and fear of confrontation. This episode delves into practical strategies and techniques for fostering open, honest dialogues while nurturing a culture of empathy and understanding.

If you want to learn how to navigate difficult conversations, develop assertiveness, find your voice when it truly matters, develop stronger relationships, and invite collaboration in both personal and professional spheres, then this episode is for you!

(22:20) "and then the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk to bloom" — Anais Nin

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(03:00) Communicate with Courage

(04:22) Personality Assessments

(06:50) Feedback Challenge

(08:33) Giving Truthful Criticism and Praise

(11:00) Debunking the Compliment Sandwich

(13:07) Defining Courage

(14:22) The Four Hidden Challenges

(22:28) Procrastination

(23:00) Desire Louder Than Fear and The Writing Process

(27:01) Public Speaking

(38:18) Risks Not Worth Taking

(43:30) Directness and Diplomacy

(45:35) Allowing Emotions to Be Present During Hard Conversations

(51:10) What's next for Michelle

3 Key Takeaways

1. Navigating Difficult Conversations: The podcast highlights the importance of embracing difficult conversations as opportunities for growth and understanding. Listeners learn how to approach such situations with empathy, active listening, and a focus on mutual goals.

2. Ask and Give Feedback Like a Pro: By mastering the art of giving and receiving feedback constructively, listeners can create a culture of trust, openness, and collaboration. This newfound skill empowers individuals to lead with empathy, resolve conflicts, and foster an environment where diverse perspectives are valued and included, ultimately promoting innovation and collective success.

3. Learn what risks are not worth taking! The benefit of improved communication through taking smart risks to question our beliefs and take a leap of faith lies in the potential for profound personal and interpersonal growth.

Connect with Michelle Gladieux

Michelle Gladieux, President

Gladieux Consulting

Professional Development & Executive Coaching

GladieuxConsulting.com

FB & Insta @gladieuxconsulting

Connect with Tessa Tovar

Website: https://tessatovar.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessamarietovar/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-tovar-baa27613

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBenedicktus

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In Episode 103 of Outside The Studio: