Mark and Divan introduce the Candour Communication Podcast. They explain the importance of interpersonal communication and what prompted them to start this podcast.
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0:28 – why start a podcast
0:33 – learners not experts
1:05 – ability to influence separated top performers
2:10 – started learning about influence and leadership
2:36 – interpersonal communication is a big part of leadership
3:06 – could read books but wanted to grapple with the concepts in conversations
3:46 – noticed many relationships where people seemed to be talking a different language
6:31 – relationships are so important to our happiness and wellbeing
7:13 – there is so much we don’t know about communication but there are resources and experts out there to help us
8:45 – terrified of public speaking since school
10:49 – a different person at home: full on performer
12:21 – a near death experience turned things around
16:12 – how toastmasters helped build confidence
17:15 – still get nervous when presenting
18:16 – it’s the human side that gets in the way of communication
19:33 – communication is not an easy fix
19:48 – being authentic vs putting on a show to perform
21:33 – people want the real you
22:33 – it’s easier to take rejection when we’re in character
23:12 – being someone else is a heavy shield to carry
25:13 – performing to succeed vs being yourself to connect
26:05 – communication is hard because it’s about balance
26:44 – how we’re hoping to help listeners
28:13 – hoping to improve through continual awareness and practice
