EP190: How To Have Better Relationships

Ahhh… relationships and communication… we could talk for days! My guest for this episode is Dr. Shyamala Kiru, a Clinically-trained Leadership & Relationship Coach, who has spent the last 2 decades helping people master their emotional intelligence. Her mission is to help women build High-Performance Relationships, in every area of their life. We talk about asking for what you need within a framework that will help you articulate it, the various styles of communication (even the toxic ones!) and the mindset that keeps women stuck in a profound way.  It’s always been a challenge for me to have assertive communication without feeling like I’m being perceived as bitchy. So if you have trouble asking for what you want and need, and being assertive, you’ll love this episode.    More About Dr. Shyamala Dr. Shyamala is the founder of The EQ Code, a high-touch coaching program designed to help high performers transform the way they think, communicate, and lead. Dr. Shyamala is also the founder of the Kiru Wellness Clinic, a mental health practice dedicated to the entire family system. She spent several years on the Board of Directors for the Ontario Association for Marriage & Family Therapy   What We Talk About In This Episode: How our backstory lends to our mission  Toggling between the roles women play in their lives The 4 different communication styles  The CASE framework for assertive communication  How to approach asking for what you need Letting go of outcomes and setting boundaries Reframing imposter syndrome Overfunctioning vs. underfunctioning in our lives Perceived permission and approval in entrepreneurship Getting crystal clear on what drives you - personally and professionally Recognizing what is non-negotiable for you   Things We Mention In This Episode: Instagram: @dr.shyamalakiru Website: https://shyamalakiru.com    Here’s How To Subscribe & Leave A Review (pretty-please): Want to get notified when I release new episodes so you don’t miss a thing? Click here to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. And it would mean the world to me if you’d leave a rating and review. I’d love to know what you think of the podcast and how I can make it better for you. Plus iTunes tells me that podcast reviews are really important and the more reviews the podcast has the easier it will be to get the podcast in front of more people, which is the ultimate goal. You can leave a review right here.   Let’s Keep The Conversation Going… Do you struggle with asking for what you need? With setting boundaries? How have you managed to overcome it?  I would love to hear all about it and I’m sure others would too. Comment below and share your story or visit me on Instagram which is currently my favourite way to connect.  You can also join my free online community to connect with more than 26,000 other health practitioners just like you to ask questions, share wins and struggles, and get lots of support from me and my team! I hope to see you there.