How to Have a Bloody Good Conversation
How to Have a Bloody Good Conversation
Podcast Description
Have we forgotten how to talk to each other? We communicate non-stop online, but the more we type the less we talk, and then we get out of the habit of having a bloody good conversation.Yet conversations build important connections. They can double a company’s turnover, forge lasting relationships, land that dream job, so how can we make sure every conversation ends well for everyone? Join two conversationalists, journalist and broadcaster Mai Davies and communications consultant Sarah Wright, as they explore the ins and outs of having a bloody good conversation. It might just change your life!
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes around the art of conversation, focusing on barriers to effective communication, leadership communication, and the role of vulnerability and active listening in fostering connections. Specific episodes address topics such as improving conversational skills in professional environments, addressing generational differences in communication styles, and navigating difficult interactions during the holiday season.
If you want to succeed in life, you have to master the art of conversation.
From dating to doing business, negotiating a pay rise to haggling over bedtimes, conversations make our world go round.
The thing is, most of us were never taught how to have them well.
We all learned to talk as toddlers, but mastering conversation that’s a different skill entirely, and let’s be honest, most of us are winging it.
So if you’ve ever found yourself tongue-tied, lost for words, or dodging a difficult chat, this podcast is for you.
Join two curious conversationalists, psychologist and mindset coach Dr Victoria Stakelum and communications consultant Sarah Wright, as we explore how to have a bloody good conversation. It might just change your life.
Have you noticed that conversations feel more rushed, reactive and emotionally loaded than ever before?
It’s not just you. That’s why, in this episode, we (that’s communications consultant, Sarah Wright, and psychologist and mindset coach, Dr Victoria Stakelum) explore the real reasons communication has become so challenging: from the speed of modern life to nervous system overload, digital disconnection, and the pressure to respond instantly.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why time feels faster and how this impacts the way we think
- How technology affects our nervous systems and patience
- Why we’re “connected” but still lonely
- The one simple shift that instantly improves every conversation
- How energy, not wording, shapes how you’re received
- The role of rapport with others and yourself
- How slowing down can transform conflict, communication, and connection.
This episode is for anyone who wants calmer, richer, more meaningful conversations at work, at home, and everywhere in between. In it, we reference:
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People — Stephen R. Covey
- The Trust Technique – www.thetrusttechnique.com
- Laura Lynne Jackson – ww.lauralynnejackson.com
- 100 Ways to Raise Your Vibration – Victoria’s pdf can be downloaded here: https://thesuccesssmith.thrivecart.com/100ways
We’d genuinely love to hear your experiences. Please share what you tried, what shifted, or any questions you’d like us to cover in future episodes by emailing [email protected].
Enjoy the episode.
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