146. Learn How to Communicate More Consciously Featuring Chuck Wisner

Today’s episode is dedicated to a topic that resonates deeply with everyone: the importance of conscious communication. In a world where messages often get lost in translation and misunderstandings can create barriers, mastering the skill of intentional and self-aware communication is more crucial than ever. Chuck is the author of The Art of Conscious Conversations, Transforming How We Talk, Listen, and Interact. He is a coach and speaker focusing on the lost art of conversations. His theories of the why, how, and what of conversations deeply dive into their DNA and introduce new tools and practices that transform how we can think about and be in them more successfully. He has spent thirty years as a trusted advisor to leaders, their teams, and their families in high-profile companies, including Google, Rivian, Apple, Tesla, DTE Energy, Harvard Business School, Ford, and Chrysler. Before starting Wisner Consulting, Chuck was a senior affiliated mediator with the Harvard Mediation Program, certified in the Mastering the Art of Professional Coaching, and a coach affiliated with MIT’s Center for Organizational Learning. He lives north of Boston with his wife of 41 years and two sons living out their creative dreams in NY City. chuckwisner.com Grab Chuck's Book: The Art of Conscious Conversations https://amzn.to/3XCorrV 02:19 Why we need to look at conversations differently and be self-aware of patterns 7:05 Where conversations break down 08:50 How to navigate a conversation with someone who is ego driven 12:50 How to stop overanalyzing and learn to trust yourself 19:45 Navigating emotions in conversations 23:24 Communicating boundaries 27:40 Shifting in relationship dynamics 35:50 How to deal with judgement 42:30 Connect with Chuck Book a complimentary discovery call with me: ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/drkellykessler/discovery⁠⁠ Dr. Kelly Kessler is a licensed physical therapist, transformation coach, host of the globally ranked podcast Rewiring Health™, the owner of Optimal You Health and Wellness, LLC and a mom of two boys. Kelly helps high-achieving women recognize and heal from dysfunctional patterns of abandoning themselves and feeling unrelenting stress. Through nervous system regulation and subconscious mind reprogramming, Kelly guides her clients through a personal transformation to step into their own power, reclaim their worth and honor their health and inner peace. Inspired by her own journey of self-abandonment including perfectionist beliefs and people-pleasing tendencies, Kelly has healed from an eating disorder, chronic back pain, and panic attacks, Kelly helps high-achievers harness their profound ability to shift from survival mode to thriving. Kelly has been featured in Authority Magazine, DailyOM, The Everygirl, and Thrive Global.