Preparing for Conversations to Reduce Anxiety

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Preparing for a conversation by jotting down three topics to talk about and how to end the conversation can significantly reduce anxiety. Studies show that even though you may not use those topics, the feeling of being prepared lowers anxiety by eliminating the fear of the unknown and feeling stuck in a conversation.

This week we are talking with one of the most prolific authors in decades, Charles Duhigg. You may know him from his NYT Bestselling Books, “The Power of Habit,” and “Better Faster Stronger.” His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide! In our episode this week, we are talking about his new book, Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection.

Communication is a superpower and the best communicators understand that whenever we speak, we’re actually participating in one of three conversations: practical (What’s this really about?), emotional (How do we feel?), and social (Who are we?). If you don’t know what kind of conversation you’re having, you’re unlikely to connect. These are the things you need to do to become….a supercommunicator.

Charles' book, Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection, is available now.

To learn more about Charles, go to charlesduhigg.com.