In this conversation, Elaine Lin Hering discusses the power of silence and the importance of unlearning it. She shares her personal journey from being a lawyer to becoming a leadership development consultant and author. Elaine emphasizes the need to create safe spaces for individuals to speak up and challenges the notion that speaking up is solely an individual's responsibility. She also explores the unintentional ways in which people silence others and suggests ways to design communication for inclusion. In this conversation, Elaine Lin Hering discusses the importance of considering different voices and perspectives, unlearning communication patterns, and being authentic and honest with yourself. She also explores the process of finding your voice, embracing different ways of operating, and overcoming shame and doubt. Additionally, she shares insights on rediscovering your voice, experimenting and intentional exploration, and the importance of supporting underrepresented voices.

Takeaways

• Silence is often an unconscious coping mechanism in response to a lack of psychological safety and the fear of negative consequences.
• The burden of calculating silence should not solely rest on individuals, but rather on creating environments that encourage and support diverse voices.
• Recognizing and addressing the biases and stereotypes that lead to silencing others is crucial for fostering inclusive communication.
• Designing communication to accommodate different preferences and needs, such as using various mediums and considering time zones, can help create a more inclusive and safe space for everyone to speak up. Consider different voices and perspectives when communicating and making decisions.
• Unlearn communication patterns that may exclude or silence certain individuals.
• Be authentic and honest with yourself about your preferred methods of communication and participation.
• Finding your voice is a journey that may require rediscovery and intentional exploration.
• Embrace different ways of operating and recognize the value of diverse communication styles.
• Overcome shame and doubt associated with not knowing or doubting your own voice.
• Experiment and intentionally explore to discover and develop your voice.
• Support underrepresented voices and challenge existing systems that prioritize certain voices over others.

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Are you ready to redefine success on your own terms and live a joyful life? That's what we did in our recent life-transforming conversation with the dynamic Jessica Kascov. As a bestselling author, speaker, and life coach, Jessica shared her journey from a thriving engineering career to the inception of her company, Joyfulness with Jess. We delved into her personal life and discovered her deep-seated love for self-help books. You'll be inspired as we explore her transformation and learn how introspection led her to discover her true calling.

In a shifting world, we all yearn for something that brings us genuine joy and contentment. Jessica introduced us to an exciting concept - the Soul Salary. Dare to redefine your wealth by aligning your time and energy with what truly fulfills you. With Jessica, we discussed a remarkable four-step process to identify and amplify our Soul Salary while reducing things that drain our joy. We also touched on the importance of authenticity and taking risks to achieve high Soul Salary status; a conversation that will utterly change your perspective on success.

Lastly, we navigated the topics of self-care, self-trust, and the critical role of finding and utilizing our voice. We explored the concept of a 'Legacy Statement,' serving as a beacon to guide our actions and decisions in life. With Jessica's wisdom, we discussed ways to escape the autopilot mode and learn to listen to our inner voice, leading to a more fulfilling life. Get strapped, this episode is all about finding joy in the journey, and discovering your authentic self.

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What if you could take control of the autopilot mode of your life? That's what we're diving into in today's episode. I share my personal journey of disrupting ingrained habits, those default modes that have been silently dictating the course of my life. Using a specially created journal, filled with insightful prompts, I've been able to identify and begin to alter these default habits. Change isn't easy, but acknowledging these habits and recognizing their impact on our lives is the first step. Join me in celebrating and accepting ourselves as we are now, while also acknowledging that change requires time and work.

Now, imagine viewing that same journey of self-discovery through the lens of love. That's the perspective we explore in the second half of this episode. Self-reflection is a powerful tool, but it's easy to get buried under the weight of change. Instead, we should approach this journey with love and observation, allowing us to view ourselves and our work in a new light. Using a set of 12 thought-provoking prompts, we begin to realize that we are more than just our work. We can take ownership of our work, without it consuming us. As we embark on this journey together, remember: You are more than your work, and you deserve to celebrate that.

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