Myriam Hadnes, an expert on cultivating great conversations, shares her insights on the delicate art of dialogue. She emphasizes the importance of curiosity and presence in enhancing conversations. Myriam reveals her three rules for effective questioning and why follow-up questions are vital. She explores the significance of silence and the power of the word 'and' in deepening understanding. Additionally, she addresses why meaningful discussions often fade with loved ones, encouraging listeners to reignite those connections.
29:13
forum Ask episode
web_stories AI Snips
view_agenda Chapters
auto_awesome Transcript
info_circle Episode notes
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Effective Question Asking
Only ask questions if genuinely curious and wanting the answer.
Avoid asking questions with single answers, preferring perspectives and experiences.
insights INSIGHT
The Importance of Presence
Being present is crucial for great conversations.
Myriam Hadnes prioritizes focus over appearing pretty, resulting in an unusual listening expression.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
The Power of Silence
Embrace silence after asking a question to let the other person think.
Avoid jumping in or answering your own questions, which can stifle the conversation.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
A conversation is a delicate dance between two people. From one to the other, stories slowly unravel, surprises are met, ideas come to life, and life is learnt as words flow freely between us. But to make a conversation great, we must relish the silences, the questions, and the spaces in between - because it is only with curiosity and presence that we can take the conversation to places we never imagined.
This week, I am in conversation with me, myself, and I for a special solo episode on the lost art of conversation. As a facilitator, podcast host and experienced conversation partner, I share my wisdoms, tips, non-negotiables, and ingredients for a great conversation.
I hope the irony is not lost on you!
Find out about:
My 3 rules for effective question asking
Why the follow-up question is the most important question of all
The beautiful importance of silence in conversations
The power of the word ‘and’ to open the door to a new perspective
Why do we stop having great conversations with our loved ones?
Subscribe to our newsletter to receive a free 1-page summary of each upcoming episode directly to your inbox, or explore our eBooks featuring 50-episode compilations for even more facilitation insights. Find out more: https://workshops.work/podcast
✨✨✨
Did you know? You can search all episodes by keyword to find exactly what you need via our Buzzsprout page!