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May 2020
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Creating a Communication-Friendly Space ...

Beth Buelow
About this episode

We all know that our physical surroundings influence our mood and ability to focus. But do we fully appreciate how much they affect our communication? How a room is arranged, what’s in the space, and how welcoming it is all contribute – or detract – from being able to have productive conversations. Our question this episode: what does our physical space have to do with our capacity for connection?


My special guest is Rebecca West, founder of Seriously Happy Homes.


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