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Communicate Better: The Systems and Strategies with Jonathan Miller

Episode Summary

We all have those frustrating & uncomfortable convos we'd rather avoid and never bring up. The truth is, communication is a learnable skill that you can get better at. This episode is chock-full of tips and strategies for you to improve exponentially at this essential skill and have better relationships with others and yourself.

Episode Notes

Jonathan is a conflict transformation coach and the host of the Mindful Communication podcast. By applying communication systems in his own life, he has transformed his relationships and now shows others how to do the same. He believes that communication is the single most important skill to master in your life.

Quotes to remember:

“We’re responsible for our thoughts and our actions.”

“One thing to remember in all of this is… you can’t control people and how they’re going to react.”

Takeaways:

Take into account another person’s patterns of communication and backstory; we all interpret words differently
No one communication system is the right answer, so it can help to learn about various systems through reading
Conflict avoidance is a common strategy that people use in communication that doesn’t work very well
Other people’s anger and emotions are about them, not about you
When you can be with any communication, things can shift in your communication with others

What you’ll learn:

How to change your language and eliminate a frequent communication problem
The moment Jonathan realized he wasn’t great at communicating and the system he used to gain these skills
Why we misunderstand what communication is
A personal example of staying calm during conflict to successfully address rather than avoid it
How conflict can be used to catalyze positive change and growth
The key to being present in any conflict
How meditation helps Jonathan react less and stay grounded during conflict
Three action steps to improve your communication with anyone, including yourself
How to have a serious conversation with someone who is conflict-avoidant

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Links:

https://www.mindfulcommunication.me/

Mindful Communication podcast

Coaching with Jonathan Miller (use promo code GURU50 for 50% off your consult)

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