Season 119 Episode 4442
087 Conversations, Vital to Building Life
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How we converse with those around us determine the connections we make, the friends we have, and the entire course of our lives. Here are strategies for dealing with those times when the conversation is being dominated by a bully or when the subject has been exhausted but how to change the topic politely but effectively. Kelly Cresap has clear, actionable ideas.
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Unlocking the Art of Conversations: Strategies for Engaging and Navigating Diverse Topics
Are your conversations sometimes stuck in a loop? Do you struggle to keep them engaging and exciting? In today's episode, we explore the art of meaningful conversations and the strategies to make them captivating. Our special guest, Kelly Cresap, a seasoned conversationalist and speaker, shares valuable insights and techniques to help you break free from conversational ruts and engage in more fulfilling dialogues.
In this episode, you'll discover:
How to navigate and energize conversations, even when they seem stuck.
Strategies for dealing with bullies in conversations, creating a more welcoming space.
The importance of identifying your trigger points and managing them effectively.
Ways to keep abstract or predictable conversations fresh and engaging.
Tips on embracing discomfort in conversations to unlock personal growth and resilience.
Strategies for handling compliments and making them more meaningful.
Techniques for steering conversations in a positive and transformative direction.
Our guest, Kelly Cresap, is a conversational mastermind who has honed the art of engaging discussions. As a professional speaker and author, Kelly understands the power of conversations to connect, inspire, and transform. He brings his unique perspective on the importance of head, heart, and gut in conversations, helping you become a happy warrior in your dialogues. Join us in this episode to unlock the secrets of captivating conversations and enjoy a more enriching exchange of ideas.
Dr. Kelly Cresap is an author, an editor, a storyteller, a workshop leader, a presentation coach, a former commentator on NPR. During the 1980s, he worked in Seattle as a freelance visual artist and film and theater critic, and in Tokyo as a technical editor, journalist, and English as a second language instructor. He's a conversational mastermind, and in today's episode, he joins us to explore the art of meaningful conversations and the strategies to make them captivating.
Timestamps:
The initial introduction: 0:26
Introduction of Kelly Cressip: 0:39
Kelly Cressip's Background: 2:38
Kelly Cressip's Work and Achievements: 3:05
Introduction of Kelly Cressip as a Guest: 4:09
Kelly Cressip's Interest in Conversation: 4:22
Creating Lively and Dynamic Conversations: 7:05
Encouraging Students and Younger Individuals: 12:38
Empathy in Conversations: 14:40
Exercises for Grounding and Connection: 16:53
The Haka and Embodiment: 18:47
Transition to Food Topic: 20:46
Transition to Handling a Bully: 23:57
Transition to Abstract Conversations: 37:17
Closing and Final Thoughts: 48:58
Book of impact: 49:18
