Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Authentic Communication”
Feedback is like a guide, helping us improve our personal and professional lives. It’s like a mirror, reflecting our strengths and areas to improve. But we need more than just getting feedback; we need to know how to use it effectively. Feedback is a powerful tool, but its value becomes evident when we implement it. Let’s delve deeper into why …
In a world that revolves around effective and clear communication, the ability to express ourselves effectively is paramount. Assertiveness is one of those crucial communication skills, and assertiveness allows us to convey our opinions and needs confidently and respectfully. Whether in personal relationships, professional settings, or everyday interactions, mastering assertiveness can lead to improved understanding, reduced conflict, and enhanced self-confidence. …
“When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated.” ― Brené Brown As a communications consultant, trainer and an experienced Social worker, I consider setting boundaries in the workplace as an essential skill for people to have. It is also a necessary skill for leaders and managers to master. At the same time I see, far …
Part of being an effective communicator is having great self-awareness and the ability to self-regulate. A common problem with tough situations and difficult conversations is to run a default unhelpful thinking pattern. The key to dealing with this is being aware of when this is happening to you and having the ability to self-regulate and negate that unhelpful thought. Self-awareness …
Clarity of message is very important in public speaking and presentations. As a speaker, your goal when you come on stage is to relay your core message to the audience. Your primary purpose is to deliver a clear message in a way that will be understood and accepted by your audience. We speak to create change, to educate, to persuade, …
Research from Kouzes & Posner found that the number one trait that workers admire and respect in their leaders is honesty. In talking about honesty, it is expected that our leaders will be honest both with themselves and with others. Being clear and consistent about what you stand for is important. If you say that one of your values is …
