#70 Mastering the art of open and honest conversations

Welcome to Wellthy Living Conversation episode 70 with guest Joe Hart.Joe is a psychologist and executive coach and author of “True Perspective”. After graduating with a Master of Organisational Psychology, Joe spent 7 years working for Gallup, a global leader in engagement and strengths based development. He became a strengths based coach, engagement expert and worked with senior leaders all over Asia. He then went on to spend a few years working for Chandler Macleod leading the Client Services team, running culture change programs, executive coaching, and psychometric assessment for selection and development. Most recently he was the culture lead and internal executive coach supporting people at all levels of seniority. Intro:"In a world where screens dominate our interactions, where emojis replace genuine expressions, and where instant messaging supersedes face-to-face connections, it has become more crucial than ever to recognize the power and significance of dialogue. Open and honest conversations are the lifeblood of human connection, fostering understanding, empathy, and the exchange of ideas. But how we can cultivate an environment that encourages genuine and meaningful conversations and why does matter? "In this episode, we explore the barriers that hinder honesty and vulnerability and discover how we can cultivate an environment that encourages genuine and meaningful conversations. So, if you're curious about the impact of honest conversations, I hope enjoy this one and that it fosters a deeper appreciation for the art of open and honest conversations.We discussed:What it means to be a good conversationist and what makes a good conversationLeading with truth - what that actually meansThe importance of clarity, expectations, and agreementsThe importance of knowing your values and needsHow to have the courage and confidence, to be honest with yourself and othersFears and insecurities and common barriers that often hold us back Being misunderstood - what happens, what do most people do in this situation? Psychological safety - How to Create safe spaces for open and honest conversations, understanding the importance of trust, active listening, and empathy.Self-awareness - masking, the cost of both masking and unmaskingBeing the victim and the benefitsManaging emotions - the importance, tips, and toolsCultural differencesDISCOVER MORE:You may also enjoy:#66 Burnout: What's causing it?#61 Adapting to a new era of workplace culture - conversations we need to be having#50 Addressing our needs #22 Communicating from a place of inner power, presence and passion#7 Do Opinions Matter?All episodes can be found HERE or on Spotify, iTunes, Youtube, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.Please leave a review and share the episode with your network and consider subscribing to the Wellthy Living Conversations podcast on iTunes and Youtube so you can listen to more conversations with wonderful humans whose stories, knowledge, actionable ideas and wisdom can help you to live a meaningful, connected and well life, both personally and professionally.To find out more about my services you can visit my website www.wellthyliving.com.au or connect with me on all social media channels.To learn more about Joe you can visit her website - https://joehart.com.au/Until next time remember connection is medicine.