January 08, 2025

212. Understanding Ourselves Through Talk: A Conversation with Dr. Amanda Kenderes

46 minutes

Dr. Amanda Kenderes, author of the book, “Talk Types: How What We Say Reveals Who We Are” joins us to talk about her talk type model. Also joining and giving generational perspectives are Yo's daughters: Kiki, the GenZer, and Emma, the Millennial.

AMANDA is a professor of interdisciplinary studies at Humphreys University. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Science and Comparative Education from the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies at UCLA. She grew up in North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Topics Covered:

Talk Type Model

Benefit of knowing our Talk Types

How listening relates to talking

Yo, Kiki, and Emma identify their Talk Type

Talk Types in families and teams

Celebrity talk types

3 Episode Takeaways

1. The Three Types of Talk: All communication stems from sharing experiences or understanding, categorized into three types: A. Factual Talk, B. Relating through Experiences, and C. Deep Meaning Making. Our individual alignment with these types affects how we connect with others.

2. The 6 Talk Profiles: Ranking the three types creates six unique talk profiles, each serving as a personal "home base." Understanding these profiles enhances connection, decision-making, and empathy by aligning communication with others' preferences.

3. Talk Types and Listening: Our talk type influences how we listen and interpret others, helping us avoid taking things personally. In families and teams, differing talk types are common but often share one overlap, offering opportunities for improved collaboration and understanding.

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More About Amanda:

With over 30 years of experience researching communication across 40 countries and over a decade in academia, Amanda is now applying her expertise to the tech sector, specifically in AI and NLP systems. Drawing from this extensive research, her Talk Type model categorizes human communication into distinct types that can be leveraged to enhance AI-human interaction.

Currently, she is focused on integrating these insights into AI systems for general interfacing, virtual companionship, mental health platforms, and other applications to create more human-centered, responsive, and adaptive AI solutions.

Episode Resource:

Talk Types: How What We Say Reveals Who We Are

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Website: https://AmandaKenderes.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandakenderes/

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