On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling goes full-meta with a conversation about conversations! Her guests are Matt Bailey, a marketing and communications educator, SiteLogic; Pamela Lippitt, a communication conclusions consultant, Hill Street Group; and Leisa Reid, a speaker whisperer/trainer and founder of Get Speaking Gigs Now.

The panel shares their definition of conversations, its value, and their other go-to topics. They also offer a ton of tips, along with anecdotes, on how to approach and make the most of conversations.

Conversation

• Matt: They can take any form – family, professional, interpersonal; everything requires a conversation
• Pam: It’s a dialogue. That’s where the listening come in
• Leisa: Don’t forget the conversation you have with yourself

Impact of a Conversation

• Leisa: Connection
• Pam: A great conversation can make your day and a bad conversation can ruin your day
• Matt: Kindness is key for initiating conversation and the type of conversation that you have

Goals 

• Leisa: If you are upset about something, do first-degree naming. It’s a conversation with yourself, but you can say it out loud or in your head. For example, you say, “steering wheel, mileage, odometer.” It reminds you that all this traffic/frustration is interpretation and it brings you back to center of what are the facts.
• Pam: Watch for signals of non-verbal communication
• Matt: Remove obstacles to communication. Put your cellphone away
• Bonus: Answer the question – What are your 3 go-to topics of conversation?

Final Thoughts

• Pam: The conversation is all about your journey
• Leisa: Have fun! Do what makes your heart sing
• Matt: Arm yourself with questions

Learn More:

Matt Bailey: SiteLogic.com

Pam Lippitt: HillStreetGroup.com

Leisa Reid: GetSpeakingGigsNow/Tips

Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com

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