How To Keep Us In Conversations

I feel like I have to revisit this twice a year. Not just with people who are new to the actual concept of “introversion” but people around me who should know better. Honestly, I wish that Merriam-Webster who actually change their definition. Yes, many are reserved or quiet, but ... Show More

The work landscape out there is rough out there. It’s hard to know what to say, what is actually important. You only get so much time. And as an introvert, talking about ourselves is nerve-racking as it is. You want to make a good impression and also give all the info they will n ... Show More

Dispositional Autonomy determines how you feel about solitude and what you end up getting from it. So for us introverts this determines how well we take the solitude we actually need. Because this can be something we are taught. If we are forced into it then we can get less from ... Show More

You’re stuck in a conversation that you wish you could escape. Maybe it’s office gossip, someone oversharing, or a topic that doesn’t interest you.  But you’re not sure how to get out without seeming rude. In this episode, I’m sharing my top 3 strategies to exit unwanted conv ... Show More

<p dir="ltr">The Minimalists talk about communicating with people who are unwilling to change their minds, the qualities of productive conversation, finding ways to be happy without knowing your purpose, a simple approach to getting divorced, the proper way to identify a narcissi ... Show More

It’s an understated miracle that humans can get across ideas to one another by saying things out loud. We’re strangely good at not constantly talking over each other, interrupting one another, and correcting misunderstandings. All just by conversing! See omnystudio.com/listener f ... Show More

No matter what you say, a narcissist either wants praise or want to provoke you into frustration. It’s a tricky game—but there’s a way to handle it without getting pulled into the mess. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 key strategies for talking to narcissists while keeping your ... Show More

I had a conversation with a friend recently where I mentioned all of the things I wanted to get done by the end of the day.  I wanted to record a podcast, finish off an old project and start on a new one, edit the week's content, and take the girls to the park. Within two hours ... Show More

<p>Just because we’ve been doing something for a long time doesn’t mean we’re doing it right. One part of our lives where this may be particularly true is when we're talking with others. This week, we bring you the first of a two-part look at what makes someone skilled at sociali ... Show More

When someone gets emotional in conversation, it can be tough to know how to respond. In this episode, I share how to keep your cool without shutting them down or losing yourself in the moment. You’ll learn how to recognize your own physical reactions, ground yourself with simple ... Show More

Come back each week to hear more about Jonathan’s story. To see how we can make a difference together, go to https://ccbpodcast.com/compassion Life is like a rollercoaster, but it’s so much better when we go through it together! It’s true. We’re better together. And this season, ... Show More

<p>&#34;How do you keep the spark in your relationship?&#34; Is the most frequent question asked in our DM&#39;s. The answer is simpler than you imagine. In this episode, we just wanted to share how we do things in our relationship. Hopefully, this conversation can give you a dif ... Show More

Hi friends, Staffan & Thomas here! Welcome to our new podcast and to our fifth episode! :)We’re so lucky to have you with us and truly hope this can grow into a little podcast community of its own.In today’s conversation, we dive into how we deal with negative comments but as alw ... Show More