Are Your Conversations Only Alternating Monologues? Life Coaching Activities

Phyllis Reardon M.Ed.
Life Coach



Communication Life Coaching Activities and Questions to use with your clients.


“Most conversations are just alternate monologues. The question is, is there any real listening going on.”                                                                                          Leo Buscaglia



The technology age has brought with a whole new meaning to the concept of communication. We can phone, email, text, IM, Skype and OOVOO.


Communication technology has made the world a smaller place and has increased the level of and changed the form of communication forever.
However no matter the form, the basic skills of communication need to be acquired and enhanced.

Be it verbal or written, communication is the basis of all relationships at home, at work and in all aspects of our life.

People tend to half listen and then go on pause until it is there turn to speak. Most of us can’t wait until the other person is finished so we can add our piece of information or two cents worth. The common phrase we have all heard, “you think that’s bad, that’s nothing compared to what happened to me.”

How strong is your communication?

Here are a few questions for your consideration….How good are you at Communicating?

Life Coaching Activities and Questions

1. How well do you communicate your ideas to others?
2. Do you enjoy speaking?
3. What areas are you comfortable talking about?
4. How do you feel when you are talking about a favorite subject?
5. What gives you this level of comfort?
6. Would this work when you speak about unfamiliar topics?
7. What would you need in place to make that happen?
8. Do you truly listen to what the other person is saying?
9. Are you a monologue waiting to happen?

Take note of these questions and notice them the next conversation you have.

Check to see how well you do.


If you are a manager, co-worker, spouse or parent,  the next time you converse, think about this quote.

“The greatest motivational act one person can do or another is listen.”    Roy Moddy


If you have questions or comments please email me.

Have a wonderful day! 

Phyllis

phyllis@coachphyllis.com
http://www.coachphyllis.com/