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13 - How to act in hierarchical environments

Needy - Compassionate Communication meets Applied Improv - August 26, 2020 14:35 - 31 minutes
In this episode I talk about how to apply a compassionate mindset within hierarchical institutions. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| Respect and fear of authority||| Losing connection with our humaneness in positions of authority||| Power as a human need||| Not...

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12 - Rosenberg vs. Schulz von Thun

Needy - Compassionate Communication meets Applied Improv - July 24, 2020 20:18 - 36 minutes
In this episode I compare the two most common communication models in business trainings. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| The Four-sides model||| Common roots, different key questions||| NVC & Communication Square ||| Synthesis of NVC & communication square |...

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11 - Self-Empathy

Needy - Compassionate Communication meets Applied Improv - June 26, 2020 09:12 - 26 minutes
In this episode I introduce an exercise I like to do when I am angry with someone. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| Who is responsible?||| Why self-empathy?||| Practice Instructions ||| If you like the show, you can support me via https://www.patreon.com/needy...

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10 - The YES-AND-Mindset - Improv & NVC

Needy - Compassionate Communication meets Applied Improv - June 13, 2020 17:11 - 27 minutes
In this episode I will talk about how to connect two conflicting ideas in an improv scene and how we can apply this in everyday communication. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| YES AND in improvisational theatre||| Communication is improvisation||| YES AND in eve...

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09 - The Power of Empathy - Improv & NVC

Needy - Compassionate Communication meets Applied Improv - May 29, 2020 21:24 - 23 minutes
In the current episode I talk about how to connect with people you strongly disagree with. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| Empathy as a part of our biological constitution||| Empathy as a strategy for human connection||| How to change perspective ||| If you lik...

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08 - Embracing the Moment - Improv & NVC

Needy - Compassionate Communication meets Applied Improv - May 15, 2020 19:40 - 12 minutes
This week I will talk about uncensored improvisation and what this has to do with NVC. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| What is improv?||| Communication is improvisation! ||| NVC shouldn't be another censor? If you like the show, you can support me via https://w...

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07 - What to ask for? - Requests & Demands

Needy - Compassionate Communication meets Applied Improv - May 01, 2020 11:42 - 19 minutes
This week I will talk about the difference between a request and demand. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| How to formulate a request?||| How to hear a request? ||| How to say NO? |||Links mentioned in this episode:||| ||| https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Commun...

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Episode 6 - NVC’s famous Four Steps - Step Three: What do you need?

Needy - Compassionate Communication meets Applied Improv - April 24, 2020 20:00 - 28 minutes
This week I will talk about how to get what you want without forcing people. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| Language of Needs vs. Language of Punishment & Reward||| From Feelings to Needs ||| What the difference between needs and strategies? |||Links...

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06 - What do you need? - Needs & Strategies

Needy - Compassionate Communication meets Applied Improv - April 24, 2020 20:00 - 28 minutes
This week I will talk about how to get what you want without forcing people. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| Language of Needs vs. Language of Punishment & Reward||| From Feelings to Needs ||| What the difference between needs and strategies? |||Links mentioned...

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Episode 5 - NVC’s Famous Four Steps - Step Two: How do you feel?

Needy - Compassionate Communication meets Applied Improv - April 17, 2020 15:06 - 25 minutes
This week, I will talk about how being aware of your feelings can help you solving conflicts. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| Why are feelings often denied?||| How can we sense feelings? ||| What is the difference between feelings and thoughts? |||Lin...

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05 - How do you feel? - Feelings & Thoughts

Needy - Compassionate Communication meets Applied Improv - April 17, 2020 15:06 - 25 minutes
This week, I will talk about how being aware of your feelings can help you solving conflicts. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| Why are feelings often denied?||| How can we sense feelings? ||| What is the difference between feelings and thoughts? |||Links mention...

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Episode 4 - NVC’s Famous Four Steps - Step One: What happened?

Needy - Compassionate Communication meets Applied Improv - April 10, 2020 16:44 - 13 minutes
This week, I will talk about the difference between observation and evaluation. |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| Fight or Flight?||| The Famous Four Steps in NVC||| Step 1/4: Observation If you like listening to this pod...

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04 - What happened? - Observations & Evaluations

Needy - Compassionate Communication meets Applied Improv - April 10, 2020 16:44 - 13 minutes
This week, I will talk about the difference between observation and evaluation. |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| Fight or Flight?||| The Famous Four Steps in NVC||| Step 1/4: Observation If you like listening to this podcast, plea...

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Episode 3 - We are all Needy

Needy - Compassionate Communication meets Applied Improv - April 03, 2020 14:41 - 24 minutes
This week I give a deeper introduction to the concept of Nonviolent Communication. Topics discussed: Background of NVC Assumptions of NVC The aspect of self-responsibility Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Marshall-Rosenberg...

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03 - We are all Needy

Needy - Compassionate Communication meets Applied Improv - April 03, 2020 14:41 - 24 minutes
This week I give a deeper introduction to the concept of Nonviolent Communication. Topics discussed: Background of NVC Assumptions of NVC The aspect of self-responsibility Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Marshall-Rosenberg/dp/189200...

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Episode 2 - Mindset trumps Method

Needy - Compassionate Communication meets Applied Improv - March 27, 2020 06:46 - 13 minutes
This week, I will ask the question: How do we become better communicators without turning into parrots? Topics discussed: Mindset vs. Communication Toolkits Carl Rogers - Humanistic School of Psychotherapy Rosenberg model Definition of Empathy Links mentioned in this episode: Ca...

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02 - Mindset trumps Method

Needy - Compassionate Communication meets Applied Improv - March 27, 2020 06:46 - 13 minutes
This week, I will ask the question: How do we become better communicators without turning into parrots? Topics discussed: Mindset vs. Communication Toolkits Carl Rogers - Humanistic School of Psychotherapy Rosenberg model Definition of Empathy Links mentioned in this episode: Carl Rogers'...

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Episode 1- Introduction and Motivation

Needy - Compassionate Communication meets Applied Improv - March 20, 2020 10:53 - 13 minutes
This week, Jacob Methner gives an introduction to his new podcast. Topics discussed: My Motivation Rosenberg model Applied improv Your motivation Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OI...

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01- Introduction and Motivation

Needy - Compassionate Communication meets Applied Improv - March 20, 2020 10:53 - 13 minutes
This week, Jacob Methner gives an introduction to his new podcast. Topics discussed: My Motivation Rosenberg model Applied improv Your motivation Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4 http...

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