The InnerView with Mitra & Ben
Our conversations invite guests to go on a raw and introspective journey with us, exploring together what it means to be fully human. Through a series of heart- and thought-provoking questions and our shared vulnerability, we aim to unearth rare insights about each other that tends to inspire, teach, and connect us closer together. Our guests include exceptional humans of all walks of life, including leading experts, top performers, celebrities … and children.
- Mitra Manesh & Ben Dadbin
The InnerView with Mitra & Ben
32. How to Harness Conflicts to Deepen Connection: A Step-by-Step Approach
What if conflicts can be used as an opportunity to deepen connection ?
In this episode, we unpack a step-by-step approach for how to accomplish this. It doesn’t matter what the conflict is about or whether its a big or small conflict—the system we offer here applies to all of it. Inspired by the Nonviolent Communication framework by Dr. Rosenberg, it is designed to not only strengthen your relationship with others but also with yourself, building self-awareness and confidence.
What You’ll Learn:
- A deeper understanding of how to differentiate between facts and opinion/judgements
- What a feeling is and what it is not and why it is so essential to know the difference
- How to identify your true needs versus your superficial needs (which is what most people focus on)
If you’re someone who ….
- Is looking for ways to resolve a conflict with a loved one,
- Desires to communicate more confidently with your peers,
- Is keen on becoming a better communicator
…then you’ll want to be sure to listen in on this episode. Enjoy!
Chapters:
00:00 : Starting the Conversation on Conflict
01:13 : The Mistake of Blaming Instead of Observing
03:10 : How to Share Facts Without Judgment
04:32 : Removing the Emotional Charge from Words
07:42 : Speaking About the Exchange, Not the Person
09:07 : What Feelings Really Are
14:34 : Letting Emotions Move Through You
17:35 : Turning Inward Instead of Blaming
22:44 : Understanding Our Universal Needs
25:03 : Needs vs. Requests
29:22 : How to Make a True Request
34:01 : Real-Life Examples of NVC in Action
Links :
Learn more about Mitra’s self-coaching program: https://mitramanesh.com/
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