The Dialogic Approach

What is a compassionate organization? Do collective decisions imbue the work culture? What does it mean for you? Drop your comments! ----------- Welcome to The Dialogic Approach; we are hosts Rachelle Carrié and Dr. Funmi Aguocha! We are two Black Professional Women in Leadership roles who have combined our subject matter experiences to better suit high-achieving women leaders in the workplace and at home. This is where we help you with nuances of dialogues. ----------- KEY TAKEAWAYS - prioritizing fostering meaningful conversations.- implementing restorative practices- addressing conflicts --------------- I am a dedicated executive coach who empowers and supports high-achieving women. I am committed to meeting you exactly where you are in your journey. Alignment call ➡️https://calendly.com/eqconsult

What are the benefits of NVC? The benefits are immeasurable and extremely useful in understanding how to bond in relationships. Let's take a look at what that looks like after you listen. What does it mean for you? Drop your comments! ----------- Welcome to The Dialogic Approach; we are hosts Rachelle Carrié and Dr. Funmi Aguocha! We are two Black Professional Women in Leadership roles who have combined our subject matter experiences to better suit high-achieving women leaders in the workplace and at home. This is where we help you with nuances of dialogues. ----------- KEY TAKEAWAYS - enhances abilities to interact with one another.- advantages of NVC are noteworthy- the spiritual feeling of well-being --------------- I am a dedicated executive coach who empowers and supports high-achieving women. I am committed to meeting you exactly where you are in your journey. Alignment call ➡️https://calendly.com/eqconsult

What are the four pillars of NVC? Observations Emotions The Need State Your Request (CTA) These pillars, which will be discussed further in this minisode, are pivotal in your way of communication, like a giraffe. What is a giraffe in terms of NVC? Giraffes possess some of the biggest hearts among all animals, with dimensions reaching up to 60 cm and weighing around 10 kg. Within the framework of Nonviolent Communication, the giraffe represents a desire to communicate and listen with kindness and empathy — truly embodying a large heart! Moreover, these creatures feed on foliage from trees with sharp thorns (like acacia trees), thanks to their resilient lips and flexible tongues enable them to maneuver around the thorns skillfully. Symbolically, this gives giraffes the ability to handle difficult discussions deftly! Have you been in a situation like this before? Drop your comments! ----------- Welcome to The Dialogic Approach; we are hosts Rachelle Carrié and Dr. Funmi Aguocha! We are two Black Professional Women in Leadership roles who have combined our subject matter experiences to better suit high-achieving women leaders in the workplace and at home. This is where we help you with nuances of dialogues. ----------- KEY TAKEAWAYS- who remains in the cage?- use phrases to describe each pillar- pause and listen before speaking---------------I am a dedicated executive coach who empowers and supports high-achieving women.I am committed to meeting you exactly where you are in your journey.Alignment call ➡️https://calendly.com/eqconsult

What is NVC (non-violent communication)? It is a form of communication designed to enhance comprehension and empathy among individuals. This approach rests on the belief that every person possesses the ability for compassion and that meeting the needs of everyone is an essential aspect of being human. What does it mean for you? Drop your comments! ----------- Welcome to The Dialogic Approach; we are hosts Rachelle Carrié and Dr. Funmi Aguocha! We are two Black Professional Women in Leadership roles who have combined our subject matter experiences to better suit high-achieving women leaders in the workplace and at home. This is where we help you with nuances of dialogues. ----------- KEY TAKEAWAYS - psychologist Marshall Rosenberg developed NVC in the 1960s and 1970s.- NVC evokes empathy- giraffe and jackal (what each represents)Here are several suggestions for practicing Nonviolent Communication (NVC):  - Pay attention to your word choice: Opt for clear, specific language that avoids judgment.  - Engage in active listening: Try to comprehend the other individual's viewpoint with an open heart.  - Follow a four-step approach: Observe, identify feelings, recognize needs, and articulate requests.  - Acknowledge your needs: Incorporate your feelings and requirements into your expression.  Evaluate actions and circumstances: Assess whether they align with your values instead of passing judgments. --------------- I am a dedicated executive coach who empowers and supports high-achieving women.I am committed to meeting you exactly where you are in your journey.Alignment call ➡️https://calendly.com/eqconsult

How do we bring power in empathy? Empathy is a skill that embraces all people and perspectives. Can you imagine being in a meeting with someone who can empathize with you? The empathetic listener activates the cingulate cortex in our brain. What does empathy not mean? It does mean shouldering someone's luggage. It means putting yourself in their shoes and using words like, " I understand," "I can see that you are upset," and "Your feelings are valid." It allows someone to feel heard. When empathy fails, stop, pause, and listen to yourself. Catching yourself not empathetic is okay. You always have the time to recalibrate. Have you been in a situation like this before? Drop your comments! ----------- Welcome to The Dialogic Approach; we are hosts Rachelle Carrié and Dr. Funmi Aguocha! We are two Black Professional Women in Leadership roles who have combined our subject matter experiences to better suit high-achieving women leaders in the workplace and at home. This is where we help you with nuances of dialogues. ----------- KEY TAKEAWAYS - empathy is critical to building bridges between someone who comes off as emotionally distant- empathy is softness that is needed to help people feel heard- it is a skill that can be learned --------------- I am a dedicated executive coach who empowers and supports high-achieving women. I am committed to meeting you exactly where you are in your journey. Alignment call ➡️https://calendly.com/eqconsult

What is the vital role of conceptual listening and dialogue? This is a listening style that embraces all perspectives. Can you imagine being in a meeting- with a conceptual listener? The conceptual listener is the innovative spark that inspires others to explore unconventional ideas. When an idea fails, they welcome this setback as it opens doors for further brainstorming and new possibilities. Have you been in a situation like this before? Drop your comments! ----------- Welcome to The Dialogic Approach; we are hosts Rachelle Carrié and Dr. Funmi Aguocha! We are two Black Professional Women in Leadership roles who have combined our subject matter experiences to better suit high-achieving women leaders in the workplace and at home. This is where we help you with nuances of dialogues. ----------- KEY TAKEAWAYS - these listeners draw new connections- they offer fresh insight- different angles are pursued --------------- I am a dedicated executive coach who empowers and supports high-achieving women.I am committed to meeting you exactly where you are in your journey.Alignment call ➡️https://calendly.com/eqconsult

This is an essential minisode as we dig deeper to understand parts of ourselves. Listeners who engage in analytical listening pay close attention to details, seek clarification when needed, and often ask probing questions to gain a deeper understanding. This type of listening is beneficial in situations that require problem-solving, decision-making, or critical thinking, as it allows individuals to assess the validity and relevance of the information being shared. Analytical listening emphasizes comprehension and evaluation, making it an essential skill in personal and professional contexts. Are you an analytical listener?Drop your comments! ----------- Welcome to The Dialogic Approach; we are hosts Rachelle Carrié and Dr. Funmi Aguocha! We are two Black Professional Women in Leadership roles who have combined our subject matter experiences to better suit high-achieving women leaders in the workplace and at home. This is where we help you with nuances of dialogues. ----------- KEY TAKEAWAYS- these types of listeners focus on concrete facts and quantitative data- they scrutinize information for the facts (this could be you)- exhibit minimal interest in ambiguity --------------- I am a dedicated executive coach who empowers and supports high-achieving women.I am committed to meeting you exactly where you are in your journey.Alignment call ➡️https://calendly.com/eqconsult

What an exciting guest we have today! Olivia Atkin is a TedTalk Speaker and the Founder and Owner of Achieving Success LLC, your personal and professional growth hub! In this conversation, we unpacked everything from this month and break it down for you. Here is where we dive into mastering the art of active listening and what it all entails. This is an episode you don't want to miss! How are your active listening skills, and where do you fall short? We are all in this together:) Drop your comments! ----------- Welcome to The Dialogic Approach; we are hosts Rachelle Carrié and Dr. Funmi Aguocha! We are two Black Professional Women in Leadership roles who have combined our subject matter experiences to better suit high-achieving women leaders in the workplace and at home. This is where we help you with nuances of dialogues. ----------- KEY TAKEAWAYS- put the phone down and silence all calls when in a dialogue- ask the right follow-up questions- suspense all biases and judgments when active listening--------------- I am a dedicated executive coach who empowers and supports high-achieving women. I am committed to meeting you exactly where you are in your journey. Alignment call ➡️https://calendly.com/eqconsult

There is often a gap or space in which we must learn to remain silent. Listen to your inner dialogue, tear apart your preconceived ideas and biases about others, and open your heart to kindness. Here is the catch. Everyone is going through something, including ourselves. Stop for a minute and put on their shoes to understand where they are coming from. Sound familiar? It happens to me! Where do you fall short? Drop your comments! ----------- Welcome to The Dialogic Approach; we are hosts Rachelle Carrié and Dr. Funmi Aguocha! We are two Black Professional Women in Leadership roles who have combined our subject matter experiences to better suit high-achieving women leaders in the workplace and at home. This is where we help you with nuances of dialogues. ----------- KEY TAKEAWAYS -remove biases and preconceived notions of the other person - which lens do you wear when creating your preconceived ideas? - challenge and question assumptions ---------------I am a dedicated executive coach who empowers and supports high-achieving women. I am committed to meeting you exactly where you are in your journey.Alignment call ➡️https://calendly.com/eqconsult

What does all of this mean, and why bother empathizing if it means that I will shoulder their pain and carry it with me into another space?!Empathy is a skill that can be learned.It is the ability to understand and share another person's feelings, thoughts, and experiences. It involves recognizing emotions in others, being sensitive to their feelings, and responding in a supportive and compassionate manner. Empathy can be cognitive (understanding someone’s perspective) or emotional (feeling what another person feels). Does that make sense?Where do you fall short, or what happened to you when you did have empathy in a dialogue?Drop your comments!-----------Welcome to The Dialogic Approach; we are hosts Rachelle Carrié and Dr. Funmi Aguocha!We are two Black Professional Women in Leadership roles who have combined our subject matter experiences to better suit high-achieving women leaders in the workplace and at home. This is where we help you with nuances of dialogues.-----------KEY TAKEAWAYS- empathy is a fundamental component of effective dialogues- the ability to share the experiences of others without shouldering their pain (big difference)- when empathy is utilized, the other person feels heard and understood---------------I am a dedicated executive coach who empowers and supports high-achieving women.I am committed to meeting you exactly where you are in your journey.Alignment call ➡️https://calendly.com/eqconsult

This one is for the high-achieving women trying to figure this out. When encountering hurdles and challenges in conversations with others, it is essential to grasp the dynamics of communication and how individuals express themselves. Here is the catch. When responding from a place of stress or anxiety, the delivery will not be the same. Sound familiar? It happens to me! Where do you fall short? Drop your comments! ----------- Welcome to The Dialogic Approach; we are hosts Rachelle Carrié and Dr. Funmi Aguocha! We are two Black Professional Women in Leadership roles who have combined our subject matter experiences to better suit high-achieving women leaders in the workplace and at home. This is where we help you with nuances of dialogues. ----------- KEY TAKEAWAYS- what negative behavioral patterns impede dialogue?- check emotional GPS- enter the space of dialogue when your emotional GPS is pointing North --------------- I am a dedicated executive coach who empowers and supports high-achieving women. I am committed to meeting you exactly where you are in your journey. Alignment call ➡️https://calendly.com/eqconsult

Jot this down. I had a moment while writing this. Respect while listening is the cornerstone of dialogue. You are probably asking yourself how I respect others without sounding demanding. As women, we don't realize that we often make demands when we speak: " Go do this, or that, pick up this or that." Does that sound familiar? I know this happens, and often, I catch myself when it is too late:) Where do you fall short? Drop your comments! ----------- Welcome to The Dialogic Approach; we are hosts Rachelle Carrié and Dr. Funmi Aguocha! We are two Black Professional Women in Leadership roles who have combined our subject matter experiences to better suit high-achieving women leaders in the workplace and at home. This is where we help you with nuances of dialogues. ----------- KEY TAKEAWAYS - wait before you respond (gives you time to think)- suspending all biases and judgments- listen, to understand. Don't listen to respond --------------- I am a dedicated executive coach who empowers and supports high-achieving women.I am committed to meeting you exactly where you are in your journey.Alignment call ➡️https://calendly.com/eqconsult

Let's break it down. What is reflective listening? Have you ever even heard of it? This is a genuine effort to understand their perspective. Sounds simple, right? It is not. It requires setting aside our biases and preconceptions to bridge the gaps and deepen relationships. How? By tuning in. Before I spoil everything for you, please click play and tell your girlfriends what you learned from me today! Where do you fall short? Drop your comments! ----------- Welcome to The Dialogic Approach; we are hosts Rachelle Carrié and Dr. Funmi Aguocha!We are two Black Professional Women in Leadership roles who have combined our subject matter experiences to better suit high-achieving women leaders in the workplace and at home. This is where we help you with nuances of dialogues. ----------- KEY TAKEAWAYS- sit in a receptive manner (arms uncrossed)- suspending all biases and judgments- make eye contact --------------- I am a dedicated executive coach who empowers and supports high-achieving women.I am committed to meeting you exactly where you are in your journey.Alignment call ➡️https://calendly.com/eqconsult

Today, we are finishing off part 2 of The Edge of Listening! You must be thinking, how could there be more? Dialogue has many facets and takes on many forms. Are you listening from a space of kindness and openness or judgment? Have you asked open-ended questions? Hmph. What happens when you ask yes or no questions? Where does the conversation lead to? Think about it. What are your shortcomings when it comes to listening? Drop your comments in the chat! -------------------- We are two Black Professional Women who have combined our subject matter experiences in executive coaching and leadership organizational psychology to better suit high-achieving women leaders in the workplace and at home. ------------- KEY TAKEAWAYS - open-ended questions that express interest- understanding reflective listening- ask for clarification- be mindful of keeping sight of the overall message --------------- I am a dedicated executive coach who empowers and supports high-achieving women.I am committed to meeting you exactly where you are in your journey.Alignment call ➡️https://calendly.com/eqconsult

Today's minisode is special. Wait. Before I go on. You are probably wondering what minisode means. Well I will tell you. Instead of doing a full podcast episode of 45-60 minutes, I have changed the trajectory of podcasting! Yup! These are digestible pieces of information that don't last more than 9 minutes where I dialogue directly with you. The information is concise and ready to consume and absorb. However, our guest speakers and when Dr. Aguocha and myself have a dialogue, those will last not more than 30 minutes. -------------------- We are two Black Professional Women who have combined our subject matter experiences to better suit high-achieving women leaders in the workplace and at home. There are some big feelings and strong emotions that surround active listening. I don't know about you, but there are a few areas where we need to work on (including myself), one is mastering the art of listening. This edge in listening lifts us up and bridges the gaps between two or more people. This can change the trajectory of your personal and professional life. Imagine, getting along better with your partner, sibling, co-worker, aunt, uncle, or even yourself? Why is there an Edge in Listening? Well, I will tell you; when we don't listen, we miss the most essential parts of deepening a relationship to bond. What?! In this minisode, we learn how to be present, engage all of the senses, remove distractions, and more. What are your shortcomings? Drop your comments! ------------- KEY TAKEAWAYS- remain present- put devices away when in conversation- avoid drifting into your thoughts (it happens)- redirect energy towards that person (catch yourself!) --------------- I am a dedicated executive coach who empowers and supports high-achieving women. I am committed to meeting you exactly where you are in your journey. Alignment call ➡️https://calendly.com/eqconsult

After a long hiatus, I stepped back to rebrand and understood what you needed most from me. 2023 has proven to be a year of discomfort, change, and adjustment. We pivoted into a transition while entering 2024, and now we have returned more focused and niched - better than before! Thank you for your continued support, and let's dive in! ----------- Welcome to The Dialogic Approach; we are hosts Rachelle Carrié and Dr. Funmi Aguocha! We are two Black Professional Women who have combined our experiences and subject matter to better suit high-achieving women in the workplace and at home. I don't know about you, but there are a few areas where we need to work on, one of which is dialogue. What does that mean? I get it; sometimes, we speak out of turn, from a place of fear or judgment, and less on the understanding that others have their lens through which they perceive their experiences and life! In this minisode, I explain the differences between dialogue and having a discussion. In a debate, individuals express their opinions. Whereas in a dialogue, you have the opportunity to deepen relationships Where do you fall short? Drop your comments! ------------- KEY TAKEAWAYS - remain receptive- allow space for silence- suspend biases and judgments- deepened relationships --------------- I am a dedicated executive coach who empowers and supports high-achieving women. I am committed to meeting you exactly where you are in your journey. Alignment call ➡️https://calendly.com/eqconsult

We all face challenges when addressing complex topics, especially those that evoke strong emotions. Navigating these conversations can be particularly nuanced for high-achieving women and first-generation leaders.    The Dialogic Approach emphasizes the power of dialogue and listening, grounded in nonviolent communication, to foster shared understanding.    We aim to improve workplace dynamics, community relations, and personal interactions. Our discussions will equip you with practical tools to communicate more effectively and compassionately.   Join us and our guests in each minisode as we explore best practices and strategies for having difficult conversations.  I am a dedicated executive coach who empowers and supports high-achieving women.I am committed to meeting you exactly where you are in your journey.Alignment call ➡️https://calendly.com/eqconsult