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32. Communication Styles 101: Stop Beating Around the Bush!
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Self Centered™ with Katie and Allie by Katie Kurtz and Allie West
Episode notes
If you’ve ever struggled to say what you really mean, avoided conflict to keep the peace, or felt like your voice gets lost in relationships, this episode is for you. We’re diving into the four main communication styles: passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive, and breaking down how each one shows up, why we default to them, and what it takes to move toward assertiveness. You’ll learn how emotional regulation and your core beliefs play a major role in how you communicate, and why assertiveness isn’t just the most effective style, it’s also the most self-honoring.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
- The four primary communication styles and how to identify your default
- Why assertiveness is the ideal communication style, and what makes it so hard to practice
- How emotional dysregulation c ...
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