EPISODE · Jul 12, 2023 · 26 MIN
Leading Difficult Conversations with Mindful Presence, with Oren Jay Sofer
from Mindfulness Exercises, with Sean Fargo · host Sean Fargo
Perhaps the most significant thing we can do to improve our relationships is to be more present in our conversations. But how do we train ourselves to lead with presence, especially when the exchange is difficult?In this episode, we hear from author and mindful communications expert Oren Jay Sofer on how being present refines both our listening and speaking skills. By practicing this, we learn to express the truth of our experience in ways others can hear, and we help them to do the same.Oren Jay Sofer is a former Buddhist monk who teaches mindfulness, meditation and Nonviolent Communication in both secular and Buddhist communities. In a previous episode, he shared about the foundations of Mindful Communication. Oren Jay Sofer joined Sean Fargo as a guest teacher in the Mindfulness Exercises Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training Program. This unique, self-paced program is internationally accredited and accessible entirely online. Students in the program receive weekly live, in-person mentorship from Sean Fargo and his team. They are joined by the world’s most respected voices in mindfulness and meditation who present on a wide range of topics. Train to share mindfulness with confidence, compassion and skill within a supportive online community. Learn more at teach.mindfulnessexercises.com or, schedule a 15-minute call with Sean to see if this program is right for you at https://calendly.com/sean-108/applicationPodcast Episode: Mindful Communication, with Oren Jay Sofer Podcast Episode: Dr. Gabor Maté on Compassionate Inquiry, with Sean FargoMeditation Episode: Sensing Into the Heart Meditation, with Sean FargoBECOME A CERTIFIED MINDFULNESS MEDITATION TEACHER Teach mindfulness with confidence and skill — without self-doubt, fear of judgment, or imposter syndrome. Our internationally accredited certification is for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and helping professionals. Accredited by the IMMA and CPD; endorsed by Gabor Maté and Rick Hanson. → https://mindfulnessexercises.com/certification/NEW HERE? START FREE Explore 3,000+ free guided meditations, scripts, and worksheets — for your own practice or to share with the people you teach. → https://mindfulnessexercises.com/free-mindfulness-exercises/ENJOYING THE PODCAST? Follow the show in your favorite app and leave a quick rating or review. It takes a moment, and it genuinely helps more teachers and practitioners find these conversations.———————————————————————————ABOUT THE SHOWMindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life.Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — the show explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work.Each episode offers a mix o...
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Perhaps the most significant thing we can do to improve our relationships is to be more present in our conversations. But how do we train ourselves to lead with presence, especially when the exchange is difficult? In this episode, we hear from author and mindful communications expert Oren Jay Sofer on how being present refines both our listening and speaking skills. By practicing this, we learn to express the truth of our experience in ways others can hear, and we help them to do the same. O...
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