Mindful Communication Podcast

It's impossible to "regulate" others' emotions but it is possible to influence them with the right knowledge, skillsets and attitudes. And the ones that will save the day are all around communication. This is part 3 of a series on Emotional Intelligence. The topic: other management. In this episode, we cover: - The 3 areas of communication - Why each area of communication is important to master - Easy, actionable ideas on how to begin one's path to mastery Links level7.is @level7leadership

Managing your own emotions is one thing, but managing others' emotions is a whole different ball game. To do that, leaders need to develop empathy. And to develop empathy, leaders need to develop an ability to listen deeply. This is part 3 of a series on Emotional Intelligence. The topic: social awareness. In this episode, we cover: - What it means to "listen deeply" - The three levels of listening - The mindsets needed to become an extraordinary listener - How and when to access each level of listening Links level7.is @level7leadership

In this episode, Jonathan interviews Dr. Marcia Reynolds, a world-renowned expert on how leaders inspire change through conversations. She has spoken at conferences and taught workshops in 41 countries on leadership and transformational coaching. Her books include Wander Woman; Outsmart Your Brain; The Discomfort Zone; and her latest, Coach the Person, Not the Problem. In this episode, we talk about what makes a coaching conversation unique, the process of inquiry vs. a series of questions, the pitfalls of rationalization, the costs of giving advice rather than coaching, and much more. Links level7.is @level7leadership

Many of us tend to see emotions as things "getting in the way", however they are core and central to being a human being. So instead of trying to push emotions away or "deal with them" as quickly as possible, it's critical to know how to self-regulate. This is part 2 of a series on Emotional Intelligence. The topic: emotional self-regulation. In this episode, we cover: - What self-regulation is - What self-regulation is NOT - What is co-regulation? - How to self-regulate (lots of different ways to do it!) Links level7.is @level7leadership

Did you know there are two kinds of self-awareness? You're probably familiar with the kind of self-awareness that has you identify your strengths and weaknesses, likes and dislikes. There is also a 2nd kind of self-awareness that often goes ignored. This other kind of self-awareness has you experience the nuances of your body so that you can react in situations more skillfully - a key skill for any leader (and, frankly, human being). This is part 1 of a series on Emotional Intelligence. The topic: Self-awareness. In this episode, we cover: - What is emotional intelligence (EQ)? - Why is EQ important? - What (exactly) is self-awareness? - Why is self-awareness foundational to developing EQ? - The two kinds of self-awareness - How to go about building BOTH kinds of self-awareness Links level7.is @level7leadership

We've been thinking a lot about habits lately. One of the most important areas of our lives to focus on creating highly intentional, healthy habits is in the morning. This is an easy--and critical--way to set yourself up for success for the rest of the day. In this episode, we cover: - Why intentional morning rituals are so important - Morning rituals of some of the most famous people in the world - A framework for developing your own morning "Hour of Power" - Our step-by-step morning ritual Links level7.is @level7leadership

Being a great boss is both an art and a science. How do you stay relatable while being firm with boundaries? How do you remain loyal to your people while remaining loyal to the organization's goals and objectives? How do you take charge and allow others to step up? In this episode, we cover: - What it takes to be a great, relatable boss - How to have a conversation to set boundaries and stay influential - A belief that is (probably) holding you back from showing up authentically as a boss Links level7.is @level7leadership

As leaders, it's important to consistently get feedback about how we're performing. Sometimes it can be difficult to hear more "critical feedback". To boot, sometimes the feedback you get isn't really that relevant. So how do you know what to integrate and what to ignore? In this episode, we cover: - 3 questions to validate and clarify feedback - Tips to make sure your own feedback is clear - How to more easily integrate hard-to-hear feedback Links level7.is @level7leadership

We all hit rough patches from time to time. And we all have experiences where, in different situations, we manage ourselves better than in others. So, is there a way one can get better and more consistent at "keeping it together" despite the circumstances? Believe it or not, there is! In this episode, we cover: - What exactly resilience is - The common thread in EVERY difficult situation - The consequences of NOT keeping it together - A simple practice to get better at keeping it together (aka build resilience) Links www.level7.is

Seeing a situation from another point of view is both immensely beneficial and (sometimes) incredibly hard. That's why we've come up with this hack to guarantee to shift your perspective when things get sticky. In this episode, we cover: - The benefits of perspective-shifting in business and in life - The costs of holding onto a fixed perspective - The sneaky reason why it's so hard to shift our perspective - Our favourite tool to help loosen our grip on a perspective that isn't serving us. Links: www.level7.is

We've all felt demotivated before, but why exactly is that? What is REALLY going on in the background that is stopping us from taking the actions that we so often know we need to take? What can we do to stay motivated, regardless of the circumstances? In this episode, we cover: - What exactly motivation is - 6 reasons why you might be demotivated around a task (or life in general) - Clear examples of how this might look in your business and in your life - How to get motivated again when these factors are present Links Our website Episode transcript

What if all problems, no matter how big or small, had the same underlying feature that, if you could grasp it, would unlock your ability to move past it with more ease and grace than ever before? It might be a bold claim, but this episode is doing just that. In this episode, we cover: - What exactly a problem is - Key distinctions that will help you better understand how to approach any and all problems - A gauge you can use to see if you're tackling your problems effectively - Actionable, practical tips to bring this mindset into your business and life Links Our website Episode transcript Conscious Leadership Group Video

A common trap that leaders fall into is that they serve serve serve until they drop, forgetting to take care of themselves. Despite "knowing" that one should take care of themself, why do leaders continue to fall into this pattern? In this episode, we cover: - What's REALLY getting in the way of self care - Common beliefs holding us back from taking care of ourselves - New beliefs to take on that empower and care for oneself and others - Actionable, practical tips for instilling new beliefs around self care Links Our website Episode transcript

For our first episode, we want to dive right into what we think is the most practical, important question around leadership - what does it take to be a great leader? In this episode, we cover: - What is "leadership" - What is "a leader" - What is the defining factor of a great leader - Actionable, practical tips for being a great leader Links Our website Episode transcript VIA Character Strengths Sustainable Leadership paper

Hey there! Welcome to our podcast. We're Laura and Jonathan, leadership coaches and co-founders of Level 7 Leadership. This episode will introduce you to us and give you an idea of what to expect on the show.

The Mindful Communication Podcast, after having a run for 2 years, is coming to an end. But don't fret! A newer, more amazing podcast is coming your way. In 2021, this podcast will be rebranded and expanded into The Leadership Gap along with a NEW co-host! If you've enjoyed the podcast until now, you'll love what is in store next.

Stephen Kotev is a Veteran Conflict Resolver, Leadership Coach and Somatic Educator sought after for his insight and innovative ways of tackling difficult disputes. In this episode, we discuss the nature of conflict, connection's role in conflict, how to use the body to manage conflict, and much, much more. Links Stephen's LinkedIn Stephen's Website Mindful Communication website

Samantha Hoilett is an expert launch copywriter and a strategic content marketing consultant. She takes a customer-oriented approach that focuses on building relationships, highlighting brand values, and helping her clients become leaders in their space. In this episode, we discuss the importance of being able to write well, what makes a great writer, tangible tips to make your writing better, and much more. Links Samantha's Instagram Samantha's website Mindful Communication website

Oscar Trimboli is on a quest to create 100 million Deep Listeners in the world. He is an author, host of the Apple award-winning podcast Deep Listening and a sought-after keynote speaker. He is passionate about using the gift of listening to bring positive change in homes, workplaces and the world. In this episode, we discuss why listening is so important, what makes a good listener, the importance of pauses in conversation, and much, much more. Links Listening Quiz Mindful Communication website

This announcement is a promotional plug for my upcoming program: 4-Steps to Clear Decisions Without the "Stuck". In this short episode, I'll go over the details of the program that might interest you (or be perfect for someone you know). Find out more about the program by clicking here.

Haesun Moon is the Program Director of the Solution Focused Brief Coaching Program at the University of Toronto. She is one of Canada`s leading educators and advocates for Solution Focused Brief Coaching, and is the author of more than two books including "Language of Hope" and "Coaching A to Z". In this episode, we talk about the presuppositions we make in language, our default thinking toward past regrets and unwelcome futures, why coaching is the best way for adults to learn, and much more. Links Mindful Communication website My new tool: Tough Talks Made Easy Haesu's website

Abigail Rose Clarke uses the body as a guide to a liberated future. Utilizing strategic, somatic methods, her work creates lasting change in our personal and professional lives, rippling out from individual to systemic change. In this episode, we talk about the importance of being aware of the body during conflict, the difference between reactions and responses, how a lack of body awareness perpetuates oppressive systems, practical techniques for becoming more body aware, and much more. Links Mindful Communication website My new tool: Tough Talks Made Easy Abigail's website

Ever wonder what to say to difficult family members? You know who I'm talking about. Maybe they're terrible listeners, they're inconsiderate or just plain rude... whatever it is, they are a burden and you don't like them that much (but find that they are in your life regardless). That said, you can't just SAY what's on your mind. There are implications and consequences of doing that! In this episode, I go over a real-life example of a situation that happened to someone I met. I introduce a specific communication technique that can be used for this situation (and many others like it). Links Mindful Communication website My new tool: Tough Talks Made Easy

Monica is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of DECIDE TO MOVE LLC. She is a Bestselling Author, Business Strategist, podcast host, speaker, and trainer. She is an Amazon #1 Bestselling Author, who has co- authored two books: Fiercely Speaking, and Propel: The Essential Handbook for Emerging Women in Business & Leadership. In this episode, we talk about why boundary setting is so hard, how to set boundaries, how to better know our boundaries, feeling "bad" and "selfish" regarding boundaries, and much more. Links: Monica's website Monica's book Mindful Communication website My new tool: Tough Talks Made Easy

Adrienne Bankert is an Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning correspondent for ABC News, Good Morning America, World News Tonight, and Nightline. She is also the author of the book Your Hidden Superpower: The kindness that makes you unbeatable at work and connects you with anyone. In this episode, we talk about kindness really is, what kindness looks like, how to infuse kindness into your life, the difference between kindness and niceness, and much, much more. Links Adrienne's website Adrienne's book Mindful Communication website My new tool: Tough Talks Made Easy

In a previous episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with the former head of the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit, Robin Dreeke. We discussed a wide range of topics, spending lots of time talking about the concept of “trust”. In this episode, I uncover that #1 way *and* share a powerful insight about how to hone this as a practice in your life and build trust with anyone, everywhere you go. Links Mindful Communication website My new tool: Tough Talks Made Easy

The most common way I limit myself is through worry. In fact, an instance of worry hit me the other week and *almost* took me out... except this time, it didn't. In this episode, I share with you how I managed to avoid the worry trap and we dive into why worry is, in most cases, a complete waste of time and energy. Links Mindful Communication website My new tool: Tough Talks Made Easy

Have you ever gotten a lacklustre apology? Have you ever GIVEN a lacklustre apology? It's OK, we all have. In fact, as you'll discover in this episode, almost every single apology given these days is quite unimpactful. I dive into what a Powerful Apology is, how to distinguish it from a Regular Apology, and how to continue practicing it in your life. Links Mindful Communication website My new tool: Tough Talks Made Easy

It's been a wild time around the world, and I wanted to create an episode to speak directly to the issue of race that has been at the forefront of my mind. I start off the episode by sharing a few learnings I have had over the last several weeks relating to issues of racism from the perspective of a white, heterosexual, non-disabled, neurotypical male. Then I will offer a new perspective for how we can tackle these issues from the lens of communication. Links Mindful Communication website My new tool: Tough Talks Made Easy Book: Me and White Supremacy

Allison and Sandy are the co-CEOs of InspireCorps and co-authors of the book Dare to Inspire: Sustain the Fire of Inspiration in Work and Life. With backgrounds in positive psychology, emotional intelligence, and positive organizational scholarship, they partner with companies to use inspiration to drive business innovation and growth. In this episode, we talk about what inspiration is, how to sustain it, how to avoid burnout, and much more. Links InspireCorps Website Mindful Communication website My new tool: Tough Talks Made Easy

Craig and Devon Hase teach meditation workshops and retreats throughout North America and Europe. They are also authors of the book How Not To Be A Hot Mess: A Survival Guide for Modern Life. Devon is a mentor in Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach’s Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program and teaches at Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock Meditation Center. Craig holds a PhD in counseling psychology, works as a therapist and coach, and teaches on the online platform Simple Habit. In this episode, we talk about the importance and difficulty of telling the truth, racism, the benefits of a meditation practice for your communication skills, and much more. Links Book: How not to be a Hot Mess Mindful Communication website My new tool: Tough Talks Made Easy

For most of us, we would rather do without drama in our lives. But how? In this episode, I create a distinction that will help you see more clearly where almost ALL of the drama in your life begins. Once you identify it, you'll have a much better chance of removing it from your life altogether. Links Mindful Communication website My new tool: Tough Talks Made Easy

Dr. Marcia Reynolds is an award-winning author and world-renowned expert on how leaders inspire change through conversations. She has spoken at conferences and taught workshops in 41 countries on leadership and transformational coaching. Global Gurus names her the #5 coach in the world. Her books include Wander Woman; Outsmart Your Brain; The Discomfort Zone; and her latest, Coach the Person, Not the Problem. In this episode, we talk about what makes a coaching conversation unique, the process of inquiry vs. a series of questions, the pitfalls of rationalization, the costs of giving advice rather than coaching, and much more. Link Marcia's website Marcia's book Mindful Communication website My new tool: Tough Talks Made Easy

Marianne van Dijk is a relationship coach working with Nonviolent Communication. Her company is called Cup of Empathy and that is also the name of her Youtube channel - which is currently the biggest channel about Nonviolent Communication worldwide. In this episode, we talk about being in a relationship as a couple (especially during COVID), common challenges couples face, how to communicate to move beyond those challenges, and much more. Links: Marianne's website Marianne's webinar My website My new tool: Tough Talks Made Easy

For a lot of us, letting love into our lives is more difficult than it sounds. It can be challenging to allow compliments, acknowledgements, and small moments of celebration to really sink in. In this episode, I share a major insight that a client of mine had that allowed her to open up and experience an abundance of love in her life. I do this in the hopes that you too can experience more love, whether its something you already experience regularly or are desperately searching for. Links Mindful Communication website My new tool: Tough Talks Made Easy

The title of this episode may seem dramatic, but I assure you it is entirely accurate. So much of our language is shrouded with cultural nuances, that we're not even aware of how we communicate in a way that is inauthentic and ineffective. In this episode, I will show you exactly how Facebook (and other services like this) perpetuate our inauthentic communication and what you can do about it. Links Mindful Communication website Mindful Communication Instagram Mindful Communication Youtube My new tool: Tough Talks Made Easy

Robin is a best-selling author, professional speaker, trainer, facilitator, and retired FBI Special Agent and Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program. Robin has taken his life's work of recruiting spies and broken down the art of leadership, communication, and relationship building into his newest book Sizing People Up: A Veteran FBI Agent's User Manual for Behavior Prediction. In this episode, we discuss the mechanisms behind building trust, what it takes to be trusted, the importance of building trusting relationships, and much more. Links Robin's Book Robin's Website Mindful Communication website Mindful Communication Instagram Mindful Communication Youtube

David Burkus is a best-selling author, a sought after keynote speaker, and former business school professor. His newest book, Pick a Fight, argues that what a team is fighting for is a powerful and potent driver of performance and collaboration, but not just any fight will do. He’s delivered keynotes to the leaders of Fortune 500 companies, his TED talk has been viewed over 2 million times and his writings have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, USAToday, Fast Company, and more. In this episode, we discuss why picking a fight is so powerful, how to communicate your fight message well, examples of companies who have done it well, and much more. Links David's Book David's Website Mindful Communication website Mindful Communication Instagram Mindful Communication Youtube

NOTE: This episode has been edited and updated after being released. Grant Baldwin is a speaker, podcaster, author, entrepreneur. He is the creator of the popular podcast The Speaker Lab and the online course Booked and Paid to Speak, through which he has trained more than two thousand speakers. He is also the author of the book The Successful Speaker: Five Steps for Booking Gigs, Getting Paid, and Building Your Platform. In this episode, we discuss what makes a great public speaker, how to handle curveballs while speaking, what it takes to make it as a full-time speaker, and much more. Links Grant's Book Grant's Website Mindful Communication website Mindful Communication Instagram Mindful Communication Youtube

Michael Bungay Stanier is at the forefront of shaping how organizations around the world make being coach-like an essential leadership behavior and competency. His book The Coaching Habit is a best-selling coaching book with over 700,000 copies sold, and he is the author of his newest book The Advice Trap: Be Humble, Stay Curious & Change the Way You Lead Forever. Links Michael's Book Michael's Website Mindful Communication website Mindful Communication Instagram Mindful Communication Youtube

Christine Carter, Ph.D., is a sociologist and the author of The New Adolescence: Raising Happy and Successful Teens in an Age of Anxiety and Distraction (2020), The Sweet Spot: How to Accomplish More by Doing Less (2017) and Raising Happiness (2011). A senior fellow at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, Carter draws on the latest scientific research in psychology, sociology and neuroscience — and uses her own often hilarious real-world experiences — to give parenting, productivity and happiness advice. In this episode, we talk about typical workplace conflicts, the most common traps people fall into, the brain’s negativity bias, how to deal with conflicts between large groups, and much more. Links Christine's book Christine's website Mindful Communication website Mindful Communication Instagram Mindful Communication Youtube

Dealing with emotions when we’re trying to get to the bottom of things can be very tricky. Feelings tend to get in the way, and few of us know what to do with them whether they are our own or others’. In this episode, I share with you a personal example of this happening to me recently. Not only did feelings get in the way of problem-solving, but I actually handled the situation very poorly. Fortunately, that gives us an opportunity to take a look at how I went wrong, and what we can all do next time to address those feelings in an effective and helpful way. Links Mindful Communication website Mindful Communication Instagram Mindful Communication Youtube

David Marquet, a top graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, commanded the nuclear-powered, fast-attack submarine USS Santa Fe from 1999 to 2001, transforming it from the worst-performing submarine in its fleet to the best. Since retiring from the Navy, Marquet has worked with businesses nationwide as a leadership consultant. He is the founder of Intent-Based leadership and author of the best-selling Turn the Ship Around and his newest book, Leadership is Language: The Hidden Power of What You Say and What You Don't. Links David's Website David's Book Mindful Communication website Mindful Communication Instagram Mindful Communication Youtube

Jon Schwabish is a Senior Fellow in The Urban Institute’s Income and Benefits Policy Center and Communications department. He specializes in helping others do a better job communicating their data. Is the host of the popular PolicyViz Podcast and author of the book Elevate the Debate: A Multilayered Approach to Communicating Your Research. Links Jon's Website Jon's Book Mindful Communication website Mindful Communication Instagram Mindful Communication Facebook

A speaker, teacher, and performing artist, Eliza Lay Ryan has led acting programs and taught supermindfulness practices to people from all over the world. She collaborates in teaching and researching with leaders in neuroscience, business, wellness, and education. She is the author of the book Supermindful: How to tap into your creativity. In this episode, we talk about why acting techniques make for such powerful learning experiences, the power of curiosity to shift perspectives, using wonder as a tool for inspiration, and much more. Eliza's Website Eliza's Book Mindful Communication website Mindful Communication Instagram Mindful Communication Facebook

Sarah Beaulieu is an author, speaker and trains workplaces on sexual harassment prevention and response. Sarah’s book, Breaking the Silence Habit: A Practical Guide to Uncomfortable Conversations in the #MeToo Workplace, offers employees and managers a path forward to learn – and teach – the skills required for safe and respectful workplaces for people of all genders. In this episode, we discuss how common sexual harassment and violence is, why we find these conversations so uncomfortable, how to start speaking about this topic more openly, and much more. Links Sarah's Website Sarah's Book Mindful Communication website Mindful Communication Instagram Mindful Communication Facebook

Adele Lafrance is an internationally recognized clinical psychologist, research scientist, and co-developer of Emotion-Focused Family Therapy. has published extensively in the field of emotion and health, including a clinical manual to support families published by the American Psychological Association. Ashley Miller is a child and adolescent psychiatrist, family therapist and award-winning educator. She is a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of British Columbia where she serves as co-director of family therapy training. They are both the authors of the book What to Say to Kids When Nothing Seems to Work: A Practical Guide for Parents and Caregivers. The book brings together some of the most helpful and practical science-based strategies they have encountered in their professional lives and as parents. In this episode, we talk about the difficulties parents encounter when speaking to their kids, common knee-jerk reactions, productive conversations, and much more. Links Adele and Ashley's Website Adele and Ashley's Book Mindful Communication website Mindful Communication Instagram Mindful Communication Facebook

Cynthia Kane is a certified meditation and mindfulness instructor dedicated to helping men and women change their communication routines so they feel in control of their words and understood at home and at work. She is the founder of the Intentional Communication Institute and is the bestselling author of How to Communicate Like a Buddhist, Talk to Yourself Like a Buddhist, and her newest book How to Meditate Like a Buddhist. In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to communicate like a Buddhist, how meditation impacts our communication practice, and much more. Links Cynthia's website Cynthia's book Cynthia's upcoming book Mindful Communication website Mindful Communication Instagram Mindful Communication Facebook

Anna Maravelas is the President of Thera Rising International and author of the book Creating a Drama-Free Workplace: The insider’s guide to managing conflict, incivility & mistrust. Her work has been featured on numerous business radio shows and print media including Oprah Magazine, Harvard Management Update and MSNBC, while The New York Times named her “The best source on workplace tension and mistrust.” In this episode, we talk about typical workplace conflicts, the most common traps people fall into, the brain’s negativity bias, how to deal with conflicts between large groups, and much more. Links Anna's website Anna's book Mindful Communication website Mindful Communication Instagram Mindful Communication Facebook

Dianne Lowther has 30 years experience in learning and development and is a Certified Master Trainer of Neurolinguistic Programming with 23 years of practice, She’s the author of the book 'NLP for Work, the practical guide', working mostly with senior executives, leadership teams, HR and technical professionals. In this episode, we discover more about what NLP is, how it works, its benefits, how it relates to communication, and much, much more. Links Dianne's website Dianne's book Mindful Communication website Mindful Communication Instagram Mindful Communication Facebook

Several weeks ago I was at a meeting where I saw an interaction go down that highlighted this phenomenon. It was so clear and obvious that these two people were communicating with each other in a way that pitted them as rivals against one another, rather than as partners in solving a (relatively simple) problem. I call moments like these “moments of disconnection.” They can happen in an instant and they erode relationships. They are also completely avoidable! Find out how in this episode. Links Mindful Communication website Mindful Communication Instagram Mindful Communication Facebook