Mark and Divan on why interpersonal communication matters

<p>Introductory episode  for the <a href="https://candourpodcast.com/">Candour Communication Podcast</a>. </p><p>0:28 - why start a podcast</p><p>0:33 - learners not experts</p><p>1:05 - ability to influence separated top performers</p><p>2:10 - started learning about influence and leadership</p><p>2:36 - interpersonal communication is a big part of leadership</p><p>3:06 - could read books but wanted to grapple with the concepts in conversations</p><p>3:46 - noticed many relationships where people seemed to be talking a different language</p><p>6:31 - relationships are so important to our happiness and wellbeing</p><p>7:13 - there is so much we don't know about communication but there are resources and experts out there to help us</p><p>8:45 - terrified of public speaking since school</p><p>10:49 - a different person at home: full on performer</p><p>12:21 - a near death experience turned things around</p><p>16:12 - how toastmasters helped build confidence</p><p>17:15 - still get nervous when presenting</p><p>18:16 - it's the human side that gets in the way of communication</p><p>19:33 - communication is not an easy fix</p><p>19:48 - being authentic vs putting on a show to perform</p><p>21:33 - people want the real you</p><p>22:33 - it's easier to take rejection when we're in character</p><p>23:12 - being someone else is a heavy shield to carry</p><p>25:13 - performing to succeed vs being yourself to connect</p><p>26:05 - communication is hard because it's about balance</p><p>26:44 - how we're hoping to help listeners</p><p>28:13 - hoping to improve through continual awareness and practice</p>