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Straight Forward Conversations

A podcast where we embrace the challenging terrain of tricky conversations, where honesty meets empathy, and vulnerability meets strength. Join me as we peel back the layers of our lives, delving into the uncomfortable and awkward conversations we"d rather not have. I"ve been there, where it"s easier to avoid a conversation than front up and communicate it. And ultimately, it has cost me; friends, romantic relationships, family members, professional contacts, the list goes on. What I have learned

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11:55

Mirror Mirror on the Wall

Straight Forward Conversations ·

2024/10/08

Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all, from the good old Snow White fairytale. And as we know, the mirror cannot and does not lie! Mirroring is a great conversational skill to have to both create ease with the other person and to gain feedback from them on your own conversation behaviour. Have you noticed how naturally a smile will be reflected back at you, or a frown? But mirroring isn’t about creating conflict or being abrasive, it’s about empathy & understanding! Listen in to

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12:53

De-escalation

Straight Forward Conversations ·

2024/09/24

It’s easy to escalate things, and easy to let them continue along that escalated path! Emotions are high, things are heated, everyone is trying to make their point, get their point across….often we’re lost in what we want in those moments and we forget about the other person. They don’t matter right now, doesn’t matter how they feel or what point they’re trying to make! You just want to be heard!!! And in this episode, we get to the bottom of this exact point & how to use that to de-escalate the

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11:53

Tis Not You, Tis I

Straight Forward Conversations ·

2024/09/10

It’s not you, it’s me!! We’ve all heard this line in a romantic break up scenario, but that is definitely not what we’re talking about in this episode! We’re talking about the ‘You’ and ‘I’ statements, especially in difficult conversations and more importantly, getting to the underlying why. To understand why we do this, be it subconsciously or otherwise!

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11:21

Small Talk

Straight Forward Conversations ·

2024/08/31

For some, the mere idea of small talk can make them cringe and if you’re reading between the lines, that’s me, 100%. Sometimes I’m ok with it, but mostly I don’t really like it, it’s the unknowns about meeting a new person, establishing what you may have in common with them and so on! In this episode I cover some cool tips I’ve learned about getting better at small talk and that I seriously need to put into practice more! It can be as simple as asking better questions …..…. have a listen to see what

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13:33

Are You Listening?

Straight Forward Conversations ·

2024/08/13

No one likes the feeling they get when they realise that the person they’re talking to isn’t listening to them. They’re there, they might be nodding, and making ‘Hm-mm” sounds, but they’re not really tuning in to what you’re saying. So, don’t be that person! Listen to this episode & come away with some awareness and hot tips on how to actively listen & improve the conversation for everyone!

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16:22

As I Am!

Straight Forward Conversations ·

2024/07/30

We all just want to fit in and be accepted. To feel like we belong. But at what cost? Are you compromising yourself for the sake of fitting in? Are you accepted? By yourself, first & foremost? These are some of the thoughts & questions I’ve been pondering lately & in this episode, I share where I was & where I’m at, as I am.

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13:59

Conversation Etiquette

Straight Forward Conversations ·

2024/07/16

We’re taught all about Please,, Thank you & don’t put your elbows on the table or eat with your mouth open, but are we ever consciously taught about conversation etiquette? Have you ever considered if your conversation etiquette is on par? Today’s episode takes a look at the definition of a conversation and explores a couple of key components of conversation etiquette to take into our daily interactions.

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15:23

Brave Enough to go 1st

Straight Forward Conversations ·

2024/07/02

Eeny meeny miny moe……Or Rock/Paper/Scissors The games we play to work out who’s going to go first!! Are you brave enough to be vulnerable first, so someone else can be as well? In this episode I explore where & how we lost our childhood ability to agree to be vulnerable with each other and refer to Dr Sue Johnson’s example of a vulnerable conversation. She talks about it in her interview on the Tim Ferriss Show podcast which is linked below & it’s well worth the listen to explore this topic further

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14:14

Just Not Sorry

Straight Forward Conversations ·

2024/06/18

In this episode, we explore how (mostly) women tend to over apologize and the effect it has on our communication and how we are perceived. The everyday filler words we use that strip us of confidence and reduces the importance of what we’re trying to say. Once we’re aware of our tendencies, we can then implement some changes and we have some great suggestions for you at the end of the episode.

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10:58

Lost in Translation

Straight Forward Conversations ·

2024/06/04

Every said something to someone & felt like you might as well be speaking a foreign language? Or like you’re from a different planet? It would be an easy way to explain away a communication failure! Alas though, often we’re from the same planet, speaking the same tongue. So what can we do about stopping things getting lost in translation? Let’s explore……

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16:28

Money Money Money

Straight Forward Conversations ·

2024/05/22

Money, money, money, is so funny…….in a rich man’s world! You know the song, it’s an old Abba classic! But when it comes to money, how much do we really know? And if we could go back to our teenage self, what advice would you give? If money was talked about more openly, would the world be a better place? Where we’re all a bit more financially literate and overall doing better than the week to week living circumstance that a lot find themselves in? Let’s explore it in this episode!

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16:24

Blue Collar White

Straight Forward Conversations ·

2024/05/07

Construction is an age-old industry and in many ways stuck in its ways! It’s been a long time since the industry and its culture has a serious overhaul. Raising awareness is the first step and in this episode, we open the dialogue on a little discussed topic when it comes to upgrading the construction industry culture; The disconnect & divide between blue and white collar workers. Join me in exploring this nuanced issue and how we might address it to create a more collaborative working environment

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13:40

Argument Invitation

Straight Forward Conversations ·

2024/04/23

Ever been invited to an argument? Not like formally invited where you have to RSVP, but triggered emotionally and before you know it ,you’re in the trenches trying to ‘win’ or be ‘right’ and wondering how you got there and how to get out of there too?! In this episode we break down what an argument is, how to recognise how our own behaviours got us into the trench and cover off on some tips on getting out of there unscathed with relationships intact!

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19:36

Brain Space

Straight Forward Conversations ·

2024/04/09

Apparently, we only use 10% of our brain capacity. So why does it often feel like we’re at 100% & feeling overwhelmed? Are you the family member who takes on the mental load of running the household? And I’m not referring to dishes or laundry, but all the unseen and often unvalued thinking & consideration of all the things for all the people for the household to run smoothly. Come along while I deep dive into this issue and offer a perspective about how this situation evolves over time and what you

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12:30

What you Need to Hear

Straight Forward Conversations ·

2024/03/26

What do you do when you feel there’s something that needs to be said but also feel that no one wants to hear it? I’m sure we’ve all been there and it’s not just me that at times has something on the tip of my tongue & my brain is furiously trying to work out if I should let my mouth open & the words out. Not everyone will be ready to hear the message simply because you’re ready to deliver it. It’s a tricky one and I’m open to feedback too as I have definitely not always gotten this one right & often

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14:07

The Sound of Silence

Straight Forward Conversations ·

2024/03/12

The sweet, sweet sound of silence. It’s not for everyone but it can definitely be a very useful tool in a conversation when you understand how to use it. In this episode, we only scratch the surface on this topic with a couple of examples in work related situations and how silence can be your best friend. Whether you’re asking for a pay rise or there’s a meeting with HR, using silence can be an advantage.

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15:54

Talk The Talk

Straight Forward Conversations ·

2024/02/27

In the scheme of things, talking starts not long after we’re born and we spend a lot of our lives doing it. This doesn’t mean we’re good at it, or that it’s effective. We all know people who are great at conversing and others who are cringeworthy. Most of us, myself included, learn through mistakes, or hopefully we do! It’s hard work and involves a lot of self analysing, which in itself can be uncomfortable. But those who venture on the path, reap the rewards and will be able to communicate better

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15:27

Radical Self-Responsibility

Straight Forward Conversations ·

2024/02/13

Taking radical self responsibility will be as confronting as it is rewarding. Stepping away from the victim mindset and feeling empowered to be able to change your circumstances is a huge shift and with practice will change your life, in whatever way you choose, or not. Either way, you are ultimately responsible for yourself and in this episode we delve a little deeper into this Straight Forward Conversation with oneself.

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14:29

People Pleasing

Straight Forward Conversations ·

2024/01/30

Let’s expand on the topic of boundaries to explore where people pleasing can be an obstacle to implementing or maintaining a boundary. I also raise some points not commonly known or talked about when considering what people pleasing is all about. Let’s grow through what we go through and turn the awkward conversations into straight forward ones!

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20:50

Straight Forward 'Boundaries'

Straight Forward Conversations ·

2024/01/16

When boundaries are not clear, the communication won't be either. Before you know it, you're in the middle of chaos that, well, you created! Ouch! It's a hard reality to face! Join me while I unravel a recent experience where I had to backtrack to put some boundaries in place and clean up my communication with someone in a very straight forward conversation. Absolutely not the most comfortable chat so I've pulled it apart in this episode including all the nerves, insights on boundaries, how to

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