Mark and Divan introduce the Candour Communication Podcast. They explain the importance of interpersonal communication and what prompted them to start this podcast.
Introductory episode for the Candour Communication Podcast.
0:28 - why start a podcast
0:33 - learners not experts
1:05 - ability to influence separated top performers
2:10 - started learning about influence and leadership
2:36 - interpersonal communication is a big part of leadership
3:06 - could read books but wanted to grapple with the concepts in conversations
3:46 - noticed many relationships where people seemed to be talking a different language
6:31 - relationships are so important to our happiness and wellbeing
7:13 - there is so much we don't know about communication but there are resources and experts out there to help us
8:45 - terrified of public speaking since school
10:49 - a different person at home: full on performer
12:21 - a near death experience turned things around
16:12 - how toastmasters helped build confidence
17:15 - still get nervous when presenting
18:16 - it's the human side that gets in the way of communication
19:33 - communication is not an easy fix
19:48 - being authentic vs putting on a show to perform
21:33 - people want the real you
22:33 - it's easier to take rejection when we're in character
23:12 - being someone else is a heavy shield to carry
25:13 - performing to succeed vs being yourself to connect
26:05 - communication is hard because it's about balance
26:44 - how we're hoping to help listeners
28:13 - hoping to improve through continual awareness and practice