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How to communicate better with the people in your life (with Sara Ness)

Aug 28, 2021

Sara Ness, an internationally known facilitator and community builder who popularized Authentic Relating, shares fascinating insights into effective communication. She introduces innovative 'relating languages' that help bridge cultural gaps. The conversation highlights the importance of emotional awareness in dialogue and discusses the intricacies of personality typologies. Sara elaborates on mastering authentic communication, revealing how understanding our internal dialogues can lead to deeper connections. She offers strategies for enhancing emotional intelligence and navigating diverse interaction styles.

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Navigating Communication Styles

22min

Understanding Interaction Styles

9min

The Art of Categorization and Its Impact on Relationships

3min

Mastering Authentic Communication

19min

Exploring the Fragmented Self: Understanding Internal Dialogues

3min

The Personalization of Communication Tools and Their Effectiveness

3min

Navigating Stability and Change in Human Behavior

6min

Exploring Personality Frameworks and Communication

20min

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What are the "relating" languages? What strategies do we use when interacting with each other under various conditions? How does one formulate a new taxonomy in a field? What information can we glean from our own emotional and physical reactions? What is authenticity? What are the strengths and weaknesses of various personality typologies?

Sara Ness is a facilitator, teacher, and community-builder who is internationally known for popularizing the field of Authentic Relating. Among other things, she co-founded and ran two of the longest-running AR communities in the world, compiled the source text for Authentic Relating, and built an online platform for AR and Circling practice that has run events for more than 1,200 consecutive days. Sara has worked with tens of thousands of students in sectors from Google to Mindvalley to Burning Man, teaching authentic leadership and social health. Her passion is in understanding how people can work together to create fulfilling groups that balance belonging, productivity, and self-expression. You can email her at sara@authrev.com or learn more on her website, authrev.org.

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Spencer Greenberg — Host / Director
Josh Castle — Producer
Ryan Kessler — Audio Engineer
Uri Bram — Factotum
Janaisa Baril — Transcriptionist

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