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Author: Divan Gradwell

Divan Gradwell is co-host and producer of the Candour Communication Podcast where we discuss interpersonal communication and all the human stuff that gets in the way.

20 Ways To Escalate Conflicts

My hope is that this list can help us be more intentional about how to act (or how not to act) in high stakes conversations.

How to ensure your emails DON’T get answered

Ever wonder why people don’t respond to your emails? No need to wonder any longer. Now you can make sure your emails don’t get…

LEARN HOW TO PARK!!! response

LEARN HOW TO PARK!!!

Last week I found a torn piece of paper tucked under my car’s windshield wipers. The writing was etched deep in the paper. The letters were all capitals and ended with three exclamation marks.

How social media helped me to find my voice (or an introvert’s struggle)

I realised that I held a belief about myself that was holding me back from contributing in social settings. I believed that I had nothing worth saying…

Why I encouraged my girlfriend to travel the world…without me

My girlfriend wanted to do a three month round the world trip. She wanted to go without me. I encouraged her to go…

Thank you for getting angry

I used to dread conflict. Now when someone gets angry at me I thank them.

Go First

When you were a child you waved at strangers….

Stand up straight with your shoulders back

What really caught my attention was the way he walked. His shoulders were slumped forward and his arms were folded across his chest as he was walking…

Disqualified by One Second

Recently Mark found out he was disqualified from the final of the 2020 Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking because his semi-final speech went…

Why I Trashed My Cap’s Authenticity Label

A few years ago a friend of mine went to USA. He brought me back an authentic New York Yankees baseball cap. When he gave it to me he made a point of showing me the authenticity label stuck on the underside of the visor.

I Am Biased

I am biased. Not because I want to be but because I am human…

The Most Important Trait for Life

You would think that a trait that makes you more capable, knowledgeable, connected and healthy would get a lot of airtime – until you realise that this trait is…

Communicating with Curiosity

Curiosity is not just a professional advantage, it is a necessity for communicating with effectiveness and connection.

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