Personal Development Mastery: Clarity for Midlife Professionals in Transition How Self-Awareness Shapes the Way You Communicate and Lead, with Michael DeLisser | #546
Are your communication habits secretly sabotaging your leadership potential and personal relationships?
In today's fast-paced, distraction-filled world, mastering communication isn't just a nice-to-have — it's essential for thriving at work and home. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, emotionally reactive, or disconnected despite professional success, this episode reveals how self-awareness is the linchpin to improving how you connect, lead, and relate.
- Discover the three key areas of self-awareness that can radically transform your communication and deepen trust in any relationship.
- Learn the most common bad habits that hurt your communication, and what to do instead for connection and credibility.
- Hear practical tools and real-life strategies for staying emotionally grounded and present in even the most stressful conversations.
Tune in now to learn how developing communication mastery through self-awareness can elevate every area of your life and leadership.
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KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:
02:19 - Practical Communication Improvement Strategies
04:13 - Understanding Self-Awareness in Communication
08:58 - Communication Habits that Help and Hinder
14:43 - Managing Emotional Triggers and Maintaining Self-Awareness
19:11 - Personal Background: Influence of Father's Coaching Work
24:01 - Reconnecting with Purpose and Fulfillment through Communication
27:32 - Book and Resources Introduction
29:33 - Personal Development Philosophy
35:44 - Closing Insights
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MEMORABLE QUOTE:
"Seek out diverse perspectives and stay open to feedback that challenges your assumptions."
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VALUABLE RESOURCES:
Michael's website: https://www.delisserconsulting.com/
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Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor
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Personal development interviews exploring key principles of personal development, self improvement, self mastery, personal growth, self-discipline, and personal improvement — all supporting a life of purpose and fulfilment.
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