Divan and Mark – Page 2 – Candour Communication Podcast

Dr Ashok Bhattacharya on empathy, narcissism and self-esteem (#30)

We talk to Dr Ashok Bhattacharya, a psychiatrist who has been practicing individual and couple psychotherapy since 1989, about topics such as: what can birds teach us about empathy? How can the movie Inside Out improve our relationships? Why is insecurity good for us? What should we do when we realise that we’re in a relationship with a narcissist? How do we really build self-esteem?

Belinda Winter on bringing humanity back to human resources (#29)

We talk to Belinda Winter about the role Human Resources plays in bringing the best out of people at work. We discuss HR and how it relates to performance, leadership and workplace culture.

Daniel Murray on the business case for empathy (#28)

Maybe you see empathy as an important skill for your personal relationships. But to Daniel Murray empathy is more than that. To him, empathy is a competitive advantage. Daniel Murray helps businesses and leaders to develop empathy as a strategic capability.

Dr Ashley Fico on high stakes conversations in healthcare (#27)

Imagine having to talk to the family of someone who has just passed away and you need to ask them if they would like to donate their loved one’s organs. It’s conversations like this that Dr Ashley Fico studies.

Cathlyn Melvin on the actor’s toolkit (and how we can use those tools, too) (26#)

When I think of acting, I tend to think of Hollywood and famous actors. I think of people who can come across in a…

Julie Hyde on the 8 types of busy and how to break free (#25)

We talk to Julie Hyde about the 8 types of busy, their root causes, their impacts and how they can influence how we lead. We discuss how to break free from being busy with a particular focus on people pleasing and micro-managing.

Daisy Simonis on introversion and people skills (and how these relate to your big toes) (#24)

We talk to Daisy Simonis, the founder of Empowered Introverts, an organisation that helps introverts supercharge their people skills (without changing who they are).

Nadja El Fertasi on social engineering: from NATO to emotional firewalls (#23)

We talk to Nadja El Fertasi about what cybersecurity and social engineering can teach us about emotional intelligence. After almost 20 years working at NATO, Nadja now helps organisations build emotional firewalls against social engineering attacks.

Christian Fleck on the gift of self-awareness (and how to be a human mirror) (#22)

We talk to Christian Fleck who shares his experiences of failing forward to develop his self-awareness. Now Christian gives the gift of self-awareness to others by coaching and giving feedback that unblocks and goes to the roots.

Gabrielle Dolan on the power of story (and why it will change your mind about Barbie) (#21)

We talk to Gabrielle Dolan about the most effective way to communicate in business: by using stories. We discuss the power of stories to communicate ideas, influence behaviour and build a brand.

Catherine Davidson on the opportunity in disagreement: a mediator’s perspective (#20)

We talk to Catherine Davidson about what mediation can teach us about conflict and negotiation. Catherine believes there is a lot of joy in disagreement. The problem is not the conflict but our ability to navigate through it.

Ashley Kesner on freeing your ghost (#19)

We talk to Ashley Kesner about her personal journey with mental health and addiction and how she used vulnerability as a superpower to overcome these challenges.

Steve Nudelberg on the riches of relationships in sales and family (#18)

We are selling something every day, whether that is selling an idea or selling ourselves. We talk to Steve Nudelberg about his refreshing approach to sales where it’s all about building relationships. We discuss Steve’s experience related to sales, leadership and family.

Stanley Henry: the introverted attention seeker on the power of transparency (#17)

Do you sometimes find it hard to say what you really think? We talk to Stanley Henry about the power of transparency in relationships and in business. We discuss topics like leadership, gaslighting, making salaries visible and how to have open and honest conversations.

Emily Elrod on being a HOT human (#16)

We talk to Emily Elrod about being a HOT (Humble, Open & Transparent) human and how to improve our mental fitness to better deal with stress and conflict.

Paul Farina on the Rhythm Effect: an alternative to working harder and longer (#15)

How do you respond to overwhelm? By working harder and longer? Paul Farina explains that there might be another way.

Dr Timothy Levine on deception: Truth-Default Theory, spotting liars and how not to be wrongfully convicted (#14)

Why are we so bad at spotting liars? We talk to leading deception researcher, Dr Timothy Levine, to answer this question. If you liked Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell then this interview will give you an opportunity to dig deeper into deception and Truth-Default Theory.

Sonia Bestulic on gifting communication, inspiring belief and making the most of that one jail call (#13)

We talk to Sonia Bestulic about how speech pathology can help our communication, we discuss self-talk, building confidence in others and how we can flourish through self-care and acceptance.

Marie-Claire Ross on trust: the difference between toxic and top performing cultures (#12)

The degree of trust in an organisation or a team determines whether your culture is on the toxic end or on the high performing end of the spectrum. We talk to Marie-Claire Ross about trust, why it’s important and how we can build it.

Greg Van Borssum on Happy Feet, Mad Max and the road to fulfilment (#11)

Greg Van Borssum is an award winning Hollywood filmmaker, known for his work on the Oscar winning movies, Happy Feet and Mad Max: Fury Road. He is also a national body building champion, pistol shooting world champion and an internationally accredited speaker. We talk about leadership, mental health, overcoming adversity and pursuing goals.