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Bringing together groups of people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that shape how they communicate in a single workplace culture can create situations ripe for conflict and miscommunication.
When we approach each other with curiosity and obtain consent before giving feedback, we can shape workplace cultures where people feel witnessed, appreciated, and respected.
Erica Courdae and India Jackson are joining me for a discussion about creating space for difficult conversations in the workplace, the importance of behavior modeling from leaders, and how conscious communication deepens our relationships.
As an athlete, photographer, and creative consultant to personal brands, India Jackson spent the first decade of her career watching as talented professionals were forced to adopt identities that were sellable but not authentic. Watching the market flood with an intense focus on follower count and crafted personas, she committed to taking a more aligned approach to influence-building.
Erica Courdae is a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and executive teams committed to shifting focus, power, and resources in order to create more equity in their businesses and the world. She believes imperfect action is necessary to create meaningful social change and helps public figures engage in the work without fear of judgment.
In 2018, Erica and India co-founded Pause on the Play: a community, podcast, and consultancy committed to guiding individuals in the process of defining their values, diversifying their networks, and disrupting systems of oppression. Combined they have provided training and consulting applied in businesses ranging from Christian Dior and Paul Mitchell School to Martha Beck Incorporated and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Their voices have been featured on podcasts, workshops, and online communities with a combined reach of over twenty thousand people.
What We Cover in This Episode:
- How our backgrounds inform our communication styles
- Learning how to navigate difficult conversations
- Why it’s important to obtain consent and create context for providing feedback
- Why leaders need to be aware of the communication styles they model to their teams
- How conscious communication deepens our relationships at work and in life
- Normalizing communicative conversation
I’m so passionate about doing this work to have conscious conversations and I’m grateful to Erica and India for joining me to talk about it. To learn more about their work, check out the Pause on the Play Podcast wherever you get your audio or by visiting www.pauseontheplay.com.
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