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#7: Navigate Difficult Conversations with Clarity - Cheryl Jones

April 16, 2024

Would you like to leave conversations feeling more satisfied and uplifted?

 

Are you ready to learn new communication skills to strengthen your relationships?

 

If you have questions about how to get better at speaking up in conversations, this episode is for you.

 

In this episode, Cheryl Jones teaches you how to communicate more consciously so you can navigate through difficult conversations with greater confidence and clarity.

 

Cheryl will show you how to speak up in a skillful manner so you can feel more satisfied and uplifted in your interactions. She’ll teach you how to communicate in a way which reflects your personal values.

 

You'll be provided with helpful phrases you can apply in difficult situations to handle things with more ease and clarity. And to avoid unnecessary pain and problems.

 

Get ready for an invigorating exploration created to help you uncover more of who you already are and what you need to thrive forward.

 

In this episode, you’ll discover:

·     What phrases and statements promote confidence and growth

·     Why we don’t speak up and how to overcome obstacles

·     How to lean into difficult conversations skillfully

 

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(00:58) Conscious communication promotes growth and well-being

(01:24) Why speaking up can be difficult for

(02:15) How to bring greater awareness to our interactions

(02:56) Habits and patterns of communication are deeply engrained

(03:42) What to do when someone says something that offends you

(04:20) Skillful phrases you can start practicing today

(04:59) Making time for clarification reduces trauma and drama

(05:43) Potential negative consequences of not speaking up

(06:49) I-Statements and samples

(08:09) Benefits of weaving I-Statements into conversations

(08:40) Knowing our intention is critical for healthy communication

(09:04) Use this question to set an intention for engaging with others

(09:59) Texting in difficult situations can make things worse

(10:31) Speaking up in conversations is an act of self-care and courage

(11:24) Surrounding yourself with people who help you heal and grow

(11:44) Letting go of relationships with a prayer or blessing

(12:22) Feeling greater happiness and fulfillment in our relationships

 

There is no AI generated content in this podcast. This has been created by subject matter expert Cheryl Jones.

 

Partners:

Produced by Creative Audio Music

Music courtesy of APM Music

Intro and outro voiceover by Liz Solar

Recording studio provided by Ultrasound Productions

 

Resources:

https://www.thrivingwithcheryljones.com/coaching

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1611997125

https://www.instagram.com/thrivingwithcheryljones/

 

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