Clear communication requires the courage to confront the psychological blocks that are holding you back--learn how to become a fearless and peerless communicator. As a lifelong communication coach, Michelle Gladieux has discovered that there are four sneaky psychological obstacles that can keep you from becoming effective communicators:
- Hiding--low self-confidence fearing to expose your supposed weaknesses
- Defining--putting too much stock into your assumptions and being quick to judge right and wrong
- Rationalizing--using "being realistic" to shield yourself from taking chances, engaging in conflict, or other scary but potentially rewarding behaviors
- Settling--stopping at "good enough" instead of pushing for something better
What all these challenges have in common is they require taking risks--to reveal yourself, to question your beliefs, to take a leap of faith, or to move out of your comfort zone. As a response, each chapter includes a Pro Move, or a best practice, and an exercise designed to help you overcome your fears and become a powerful communicator. Courageous communication requires self-knowledge, practice, and a fierce desire to continually improve; this book is like having an expert coach along with you for every step of the journey.
