Episode 4: 10 Tips to Improve your Communication Skills

11/15/24 • 24 min

It's EPISODE 100 of the PODCAST!!!!
This week's episode is all about improving your communication skills.
Do you struggle to get your point across? Are you constantly experiencing some sort of friction with people in your life or work? Maybe you wish people would listen to you more?
I hear you!
The good news is that effective communication is a skill, it's one you can learn and once you master it, it'll change the way you interact with everyone in your life. Learning to communicate with patience and kindness has been a journey for me and in this episode I share the strategies I've implemented to vastly improve my relationships AND get my needs met in the process.
Episode highlights:

Listening to understand, not simply to respond
How learning to really hear what someone is saying will deepen your connection
Being mindful of non-verbal cues and what body language reveals
The enormous value of using "I" statements when communicating your feelings and needs
How and why to ask open-ended questions
The art of patience in conversations
How to stay present in the moment when you're talking to someone
Why being direct is important
Reflecting back what you've heard to ensure you've understood what's been said
The art of coherent communication

Mis-communications and missed communication comes up frequently in my client coaching sessions. We often interpret what someone has said to us through the lens of our own perceptions and world view which can cause confusion. I help my clients to communicate clearly and calmly when they are both speaking and listening.
Clear, compassionate and kind communication is a skill I love helping my clients develop and it's a game changer, so if this is something I can assist you with, please pop me an email to find out more - [email protected]
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Listening to understand, not simply to respond
How learning to really hear what someone is saying will deepen your connection
Being mindful of non-verbal cues and what body language reveals
The enormous value of using "I" statements when communicating your feelings and needs
How and why to ask open-ended questions
The art of patience in conversations
How to stay present in the moment when you're talking to someone
Why being direct is important
Reflecting back what you've heard to ensure you've understood what's been said
The art of coherent communication

Procrastinators, this will change the way you show up for yourself and help you make serious progress in just 7 days.

STOP putting your progress on the back burner

LEARN how to set effective boundaries

MAKE more progress in a week than you have in the last month

Get instant access to STOP Procrastinating in 7 Days here.

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Previous Episode

Episode 3: 7 Mindset Reframes to Manage Feelings of Uncertainty

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Overcoming Uncertainty & Finding Calm Amidst Chaos
In this episode I share practical strategies to navigate overwhelming uncertainty, manage stress and find ways to stay grounded when the world around you feels chaotic (it's certainly chaotic right now!).
I discuss my take on why we tend to fixate on worst-case scenarios and how some subtle mindset shifts can help you regain control over your thoughts and emotions. With insights on re-framing fear, grounding practices and building resilience, this episode offers actionable advice for anyone feeling weighed down by the unknown.
Episode highlights:

Understanding the need for control in uncertain times
Why humans crave predictability and how to find peace when it's lacking
Facing your fears of worst-case scenarios
Shifting your mindset from "what's the worst that can happen?" to "what's the best possible outcome?'
Thought monitoring and developing self-awareness to reduce worry
Grounding techniques to bring you back into the present moment
Reflecting on the past to build resilience in the face of uncertainty
Creating stability through small daily action steps

Takeaways:

Embrace Uncertainty as Part of Life: Recognizing that unpredictability is inevitable can relieve some pressure and help us adapt with more ease.
Practice Thought Awareness: Pay attention to negative thought patterns and gently shift them toward more constructive perspectives.
Ground Yourself in the Present: Using breathing exercises and grounding practices, you can calm your mind and body, making it easier to think clearly.
Remember Your Resilience: Reflecting on past challenges can remind you of your inner strength and ability to overcome.

Head to my Instagram page @emmaobriencoach for a Heart Focused Breathing demo and a Compassion Meditation demo.
I'm gifting 5 coaching sessions to folks who are stuck and overwhelmed by uncertainty in life right now, you can apply for one of these sessions here.

Procrastinators, this will change the way you show up for yourself and help you make serious progress in just 7 days.

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Next Episode

Episode 5: How your Gut Microbiome Affects your Mental Wellbeing (& How to Improve Both) with Sam Shrosbree

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Did you know that 90% of your serotonin (a neurotransmitter that helps to regulate mood) is produced in your gut?
As a result, what you eat has an incredible impact on the way you feel.
In this episode of the podcast my guest, Sam Shrosbree a functional medicine health coach, shares how the health of your gut affects your mental well-being and what you can do to boost your brain health.
Episode highlights:

What your gut microbiome is
Why your gut could be classed as your 1st brain
How the ecosystem of your gut microbiome works
The value of learning to listen to your body when you eat
Foods that aggravate and inflame your gut
Why joint pain can originate in your gut
What to eat to boost the production of serotonin and encourage a healthy microbiome
The role of the vagus nerve in gut-brain health (more on this in an upcoming episode)
How to gently retrain your gut microbes to curb sugar cravings
Easy strategies to improve your diet without the need for hectic will power

The book I mentioned is "Gut" by Giuila Enders. The Netflix Series is Hack your Gut Health.

Sam shared easy to implement tools to improve your gut health and mental health in this episode and I'm thrilled to share that she'll be a regular guest on the podcast going forwards. If you have a particular health related topic you'd like us to cover in the podcast, please send me a message.
Get in touch with Sam via her website: www.zenroomwellness.com or via email - [email protected]

Procrastinators, this will change the way you show up for yourself and help you make serious progress in just 7 days.

STOP putting your progress on the back burner

LEARN how to set effective boundaries

MAKE more progress in a week than you have in the last month

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Lemons and Pineapples - Episode 4: 10 Tips to Improve your Communication Skills

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Emma O'Brien: Hi folks, a very warm welcome to season. 3. Episode, 4 of the lemons and pineapples podcast this is in fact, the 100th episode of the podcast in total, so far, which is quite exciting. Really, I wasn't sure when I started this in September 2023, that it would make it here. And here we are in today's episode. I'm going to be sharing with you 10 tips to improve your communication.
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