The Core Skills Podcast

In this episode we will talk about strategies to build you skills and confidence to resolve conflicts rather than avoid them or focus on winning arguments. We'll explore the five different styles of conflict management and how they relate to the different communication styles.  I'll share practical steps and tips you can use in a variety of disagreements that will help you maintain the relationship and become a stronger communicator in difficult situations. And of course, I will share more from Jefferson Fisher the author of The Next Conversation; Argue Less, Talk More.

This week we are talking about effective communication.  We will discuss barriers to effective communication as well as techniques to improve communication and small changes you can make to increase connection with others.  I will share some information from Jefferson Fisher, author of The Next Conversation: Argue less and Talk More 

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In this episode we talk about problem solving strategies that are important to employers and necessary in all areas of our lives.  

Today I am departing from our usual core skills to talk about something I have been hearing a lot about lately that I feel is important to address, Horizonlessness.  It's that feeling of hopelessness about the future.  And, of course, I'll share some ways you can find hope again and feel like you can set goals and look forward to your future. 

In this episode we explore defining your goal, setting a SMART goal and ways to break your goal down into small achievable steps.  We also get into ways stay motivated to turn your dream into a goal.

All it Takes is a Goal by John Acuff audio book  

Chuck Wachendorfer Ted Talk Setting Goals You'll Actually Achieve

Wheel of Life Assessment 

In this episode we will discuss the importance of time management and some specific strategies you can try along with the challenges and ways to overcome them.  

Eisenhower Matrix

Pomodoro Technique

Make a Time Blocking Template

In this episode I discuss organization and how it can help you reach your goals.  I'll talk about the difference between organization and time management and share actionable steps to get you started organizing your space to free up time and energy to pursue your goals. 

In this first episode I will introduce myself, share a little about my background and why I started this podcast.  I will also explain what core skills are and how they can help you level up.