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EPISODE · Dec 12, 2025 · 45 MIN

Episode 39: Effective Communication

from True You Podcast · host Bill Tierney and Martin Kettelhut

In this episode, Marty and Bill explore the fundamentals of effective communication. This episode covers the essential elements such as honor and genuine listening, supported by personal anecdotes and practical examples. They delve into the significance of the 'talking stick' in structured communication and highlight a powerful completion process for meaningful departures. With engaging insights and valuable takeaways for leaders and individuals alike, this episode is an enlightening journey into mastering the art of communication.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Effective Communication00:54 Welcome to the True You Podcast01:37 Defining Leadership in Various Contexts02:52 Adjusting to Podcasting Setup03:27 Choosing Today's Topic: Effective Communication05:29 The Talking Stick: A Symbol of Communication11:05 Listening to Understand vs. Listening to Respond14:25 The Role of Coaches in Effective Communication18:27 Non-Verbal Cues in Communication21:41 The Importance of Honoring Connections25:37 Reflecting on Departing Members26:04 Eulogy and Honoring Departures26:52 Questions for Departing Members27:57 Emotional Reflections and Activations32:34 Exploring Incompletions35:32 The Power of Addressing Incompletions43:01 Deciding How to Address Incompletions44:25 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsLinks and Resources:• Group Completion questions: https://www.compassionateresultscoaching.com/s/GroupCompletionQuestions.pdf• True You Podcast Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/trueyoupodcast• If you would like to be a guest on the True You podcast, please complete this guest application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbHITeLbAD98TRhFPZzK2kStuHos5HFjOGBWAaTJjgVcEAGA/viewform • Internal Family Systems - https://ifs-institute.com/• Compassionate Results Coaching - https://www.compassionateresultscoaching.com/• Bill’s book, ‘Compassionate Results Guidebook’ - https://compassionateresultsguidebook.com• ‘Listening is the Key', Dr. Kettelhut’s website - https://www.listeningisthekey.com/• Marty’s new book, ‘Leadership as Relation’ - https://amzn.to/3KKkCZO• Marty’s earlier book, ‘Listen… Till You Disappear’ - https://amzn.to/3XmoiZd• Parts Work Practice - Free IFS Practice Group Sessions - https://www.partsworkpractice.com• Contact Marty - [email protected]• Contact Bill - [email protected]

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