Talk to People Podcast

Get ready. I packed my bags and flew to North Carolina. The birds sang and the conversation flowed. It was an opportunity for me to connect with a dear friend, mentor, and former roomie. 

Allan Louden is a professor emeritus at Wake Forest University. He is the former Director of WFU's debate team - one of the most successful in university history. He is the former Chair of the Communication Department, the dog dad to Glacier, and a voracious conversationalist. 

In this episode, expect to learn: 
- how to get people to talk to each other more
- how to avoid pessimism
- what it's like to retire
- what makes Trump an unusual speaker
- how to get comfortable disagreeing with someone
- what makes a good friend?
- how technology is affecting young peoples’ conversations
- and MUCH MORE...

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Humans are storytelling creatures. We relate through story, we're inspired by story, we're moved by story, and we experience life through story. From thousands of years ago to today - we've been sharing narrative with one another to come together. 

This episode is a reflection on that and some tactical info that may help your stories. Stories are important because that can improve conversation. And when conversation is improved, relationships are improved. And when relationships are improved, life is improved! This is out of my expertise - so next time I'm bring in an EXPERT!

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If you don't listen to the whole podcast - here's what I hope you remember. Your life will be much better when you talk to people! And that can be hard - especially cause COVID kept us away from each other, we have screens frying our brains, and every day it seems like life gets more stressful. But, it's important that we prioritize it. 

The method I refer to in this podcast is HEFE. I also share an excerpt from a Donald Trump speech! Let me know what you think. 

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Ever thought to yourself, "Sheesh, he/she is complicated! I just don't understand them." I'm sure we've all thought this a time or two and we were totally right! Humans are very complicated. It's hard for us to understand each other - it's even harder for us to share with one another what makes it so hard for us to understand one another. 

In this episode I wanted to share some of my favorite HUMAN QUIRKS. These are things that make the human experience fun but also miserable. For instance, we're far less likely to reach out for help the more we need it. Or, we flock to digital platforms that promise connectedness yet are actual best friends are all ones we made in person. 

It's fun, it's complicated, and it's worth it. ALSO - I'm rebranding back to Talk to People Podcast. Hope you enjoy. 

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One of the biggest painpoints is relationships is CONFLICT. We fear conflict more than heights, running out of gas, or public speaking. And it makes sense why because relationships are ESSENTIAL. When they are at threat, then our wellbeing is also at threat. 

In this episode I outline three of the most helpful ways to navigate disagreement. I've learned these via some of the best resources out there, particularly the book "Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most."

Send this to your manager, your coworker, your romantic partner, and your sibling. 

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In this episode I sit down with Annie and we answer a few different questions, mainly, what are some of the best resources out there to help us become better communicators?

My goal with this episode is to travel through history with the power of communication and then spend a little time in the present - exploring great resources and opportunities. 

As always - life is better when you talk to people. 

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In this episode I attack FOUR of the most common self-limiting beliefs I hear about talking to people. With each belief, we'll unpack why it exists, what it actually is, and how to circumvent it. Remember - I'm not a clinician or licensed psychologist - so I won't be writing any prescriptions or giving that advice. But - I am someone who thinks about communication, talks about it with people nonstop, and wants us all to improve. 

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I did an Instagram poll recently and it got my gears turning. Then I had some conversations on the subject - and it got my ears turning more. And wahlah - the new podcast episode. 

Learn with me as we answer the question - what to do about mentorship?

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Anyone else dread networking? Anyone else ever been to a "networking event" that consists of groups of people standing in a room, business cards out, and looking at each other awkwardly?

When do you say what you do? Do you talk about things other than work? Do you one-up people? Or do you just listen? And then after the fact - do you reach out to the person again? How do you even NETWORK?!

In this episode, I, alongside Zac Harris, talk about the challenges in networking. We outline how to approach networking in a way that will alleviate stress and pressure. 

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Ever wondered how to switch your conversation from surface level to substantial? Ever been unsure of how to make it feel like you're actually connecting with someone? Whether at a work meeting, a date, or a family dinner - it's important to be able to ask HiGH QUALITY questions. 

In this episode I go over 20 proven, level-3 questions that you can use to make any conversation better. Level 3 questions are intended to be after first initiating the convo (hello!) and establishing a conversation (how are you?). 

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