From the course: The Three Pillars of Effective Communication
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Why presence in conversation matters
From the course: The Three Pillars of Effective Communication
Why presence in conversation matters
- There's so much nuance taken for granted about the dance of human interaction. It's all too common, I think for folks to engage in conversation in a way that's passive, or as you say in your book, "Listen. Like you mean it. Like they're on autopilot." Hearing, but not truly listening. Coming to the metaphorical table without the intention or self-awareness necessary to make the most of the experience. While there's much to learn, and understand about the other party's role in the dance, here we're going to examine our own, and as you write, it starts with being present. What can you tell us about the importance of presence in conversation? - Presence is a foundational part about being able to understand someone in conversation and unpack some of those needs and motivations that they might be bringing to a given conversation. It's a basic, basic part of being able to connect with someone. If I am…
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The three pillars of effective communication50s
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Why presence in conversation matters3m 4s
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The three elements of presence42s
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Mental self-awareness and labeling3m 28s
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Physical self-awareness1m 46s
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How to body scan for self-regulation2m 27s
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Energy and self-awareness3m 54s
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Trust and memory5m 22s
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Patience1m 36s
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Key takeaways2m 16s
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