PsycHacks Episode 89: Say your line
Jan 1, 2022
Learn how to navigate tough conversations using the 'say your line' technique, focusing on straightforward communication without getting bogged down by perfect delivery to reduce anxiety and progress the discussion
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Using An Acting Metaphor For Tough Talks
- Dr. Orion Terriban uses an acting metaphor to handle dread about hard conversations.
- He treats difficult talks as lines to deliver so the interaction can move forward.
Perfection Isn't Required
- Dr. Orion Terriban reframes hard conversations as lines to speak, not performances.
- This reduces pressure and makes taking action straightforward.
Memorize And Then Speak Your Line
- Memorize the words you need so anxiety won't stop you.
- Speak them on cue, then respond to the other person's reaction.