The Motivation Mindset with Risa Williams & Erica Curtis: Assertive Communication

Sometimes, we can get really lost in our own words during conversations with others. We wander off, we shut down, we forget to say what we need...so how can we learn to be more assertive in our every communication? Risa Williams is joined by Erica Curtis to discuss simple ways we can simplify our thoughts down into words and figure out exactly what we want out of the conversations we're having.They discuss:-Simple ways to figure out what you want from an interaction-How conversations have two types of goals: Action Goals and Emotional Goals-Practical communication principles from The Gottman Method and The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker-Why we need to regulate our nervous systems and soothe ourselves in order to be able to effectively communicate to others what we want**UPCOMING EVENTS:This Saturday: Risa will be doing a story-time and book signing at Village Well Bookstore in Culver City on August 9th at 11 am with free art activities for kids!August 23rd: Risa and Erica will be hosting an author's booth at the San Diego Book Festival on August 23rd at 10 am, more details at: https://www.kpbs.org/sdbookfestival **Hosts: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyErica Curtis, therapywitherica, @ericakcurtisSupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.