Epi 187: Communication is Intention: Using Your Voice

How often have you heard the quote, ‘Communication is Key?’ It’s something we do every day in our lives, whether in spoken words or through our body language. But why is it so important? Maybe the bigger question is why it gets us in so much trouble. With communication being the baseline of everything we do, you and I are taking a one-on-one into expressing yourself, our mistakes in communication, and how to build better relationships through the way you communicate!

So, let’s dive right in.  

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction  

02:16 What communication is at its most basic

04:44 Communication is intention, and the definition of intention  

06:30 Being heard and using our voice are two different things! Hearing is automatic. Listening is different

08:03 How to use your voice - the steps  

10:38 How trauma silences us

13:25 An exercise to help empower your voice  

15:26 What it means to be heard   

16:23 Emotions are communication and why you must listen to your inner voice as much as the outer voices

18:49 The only person who can take responsibility for your communication is you

19:28 The five-step process to be heard

29:29 Tone and language play a massive part in receiving communication and creating conversation    

31:27 Understanding expectations and the word “You”

33:47 Active listening and asking permission

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Danielle Vann

Danielle A. Vann is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, Life Coach to women, Meditation Instructor, and international award-winning author.

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