<![CDATA[The Communication Project]]>Most of us think we’re good communicators, until a conversation really matters.

When emotions rise, stakes are high, or disagreement runs deep, something shifts. We get defensive. We go silent. We push harder. And too often, we walk away wishing we had handled it differently.

The Communication Project is a video podcast based on the book drawn from a widely read blog series. In each episode, two veteran sales trainers and leadership coaches - partners for over 20 years - explore the real mechanics of human connection.

This isn’t about slick techniques or winning arguments. It’s about building trust, practicing empathy, listening deeply, and learning how to navigate the conversations that shape our relationships, our work, and our lives.

Through practical tools, honest stories, and decades of experience, this series helps you become a more thoughtful, self-aware, and effective communicator - especially when it matters most.

]]>www.wontmakebutcher.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 11:59:22 GMTMon, 23 Feb 2026 12:20:42 GMT60Andras Bodis<p>Most of us think we’re good communicators, until a conversation really matters.</p><p></p><p>When emotions rise, stakes are high, or disagreement runs deep, something shifts. We get defensive. We go silent. We push harder. And too often, we walk away wishing we had handled it differently.</p><p></p><p>The Communication Project is a video podcast based on the book drawn from a widely read blog series. In each episode, two veteran sales trainers and leadership coaches - partners for over 20 years - explore the real mechanics of human connection.</p><p></p><p>This isn’t about slick techniques or winning arguments. It’s about building trust, practicing empathy, listening deeply, and learning how to navigate the conversations that shape our relationships, our work, and our lives.</p><p></p><p>Through practical tools, honest stories, and decades of experience, this series helps you become a more thoughtful, self-aware, and effective communicator - especially when it matters most.</p>serialAndras Bodisabodis@novare.digitalno<![CDATA[Introduction & Overview]]>The conversation delves into the importance of effective communication, the journey of collaboration, the impact of influential teachers, the TEA framework (Trust, Empathy, Active Listening), the trust equation, the significance of active listening, an overview of the podcast series, crucial conversations, and encouraging reflection and insight.

Takeaways

  • TEA framework: Trust, Empathy, Active Listening
  • The importance of active listening in effective communication

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Dynamic Friendship
  • 09:15 Turning Point and Principle
  • 17:32 The Importance of Active Listening
  • 25:26 Encouraging Reflection and Insight
]]>4834df00-cf56-4386-9477-da3581741a4eMon, 23 Feb 2026 12:22:07 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the importance of effective communication, the journey of collaboration, the impact of influential teachers, the TEA framework (Trust, Empathy, Active Listening), the trust equation, the significance of active listening, an overview of the podcast series, crucial conversations, and encouraging reflection and insight.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>TEA framework: Trust, Empathy, Active Listening</li><li>The importance of active listening in effective communication</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Dynamic Friendship</li><li>09:15 Turning Point and Principle</li><li>17:32 The Importance of Active Listening</li><li>25:26 Encouraging Reflection and Insight</li></ul>no00:20:0711Introduction & Overviewfull