Do you get annoyed in conversations when it seems like the other person is just waiting for you to stop talking, so they can speak? Surely there is a better way!

My special guest today is author Celeste Headlee and she’s simplifying how to have better conversations. If you dread hearing these four words, “we need to talk,” this episode is especially for you. We tackle the lost art of conversations and why we feel less connected and more divided than ever before… How do we make it better? Celeste says, “the only way forward is to start talking to each other.

Celeste Headlee simplifies how to have better conversations.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why so many people avoid face-to-face or phone conversations these days and what the consequences are of just sending an email instead of picking up the phone or meeting in person is
• What the four ingredients are in a great conversation and why
• • honesty
  • brevity 
  • clarity 
  • and a healthy amount of listening
• Why she believes phone conversations are vital, especially in the workplace
• How to become a better listener
• What an “untouchable day” is and how it can help you become a better communicator
• How to cultivate the power of your voice as business owner to help you grow and scale

Celeste outlines the strategies that have made her a better conversationalist and offers simple tools that will help you improve your own communication skills, as well.

#DoTheThing!

Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/celeste-headlee-have-better-conversations