📢 The Art of Effective Communication: How to Speak Clearly and Listen Deeply

LAST UPDATE: Moving this to Wednesday, July 30th to avoid conflicting with the Yoga meetup in the same area.

🔹 Event Overview
Great communication isn’t just about speaking—it’s about understanding, being understood, and fostering real connections in every conversation. Whether you want to improve how you express yourself, strengthen your relationships, or handle difficult conversations with confidence, this event will provide actionable strategies to optimize your communication skills in all areas of life.

We’ll draw from Nonviolent Communication (NVC) by Marshall Rosenberg, Brené Brown’s research on vulnerability, Stephen Covey’s habit of “Seek First to Understand, Then Be Understood,” and other expert insights on communication mastery.

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📝 What You’ll Learn:

✅ The Secret to Being Heard: Why most people listen to respond rather than to understand—and how to change that.
✅ Nonviolent Communication (Marshall Rosenberg): A simple framework to express yourself clearly, avoid defensiveness, and create deeper connections.
✅ “Seek First to Understand, Then Be Understood” (Stephen Covey): How to become an active, engaged listener.
✅ How to Express Yourself Clearly & Confidently: Speak in a way that gains respect and attention.
✅ Handling Hard Conversations with Grace: How to navigate conflict, disagreement, and difficult topics.
✅ The Power of Vulnerability (Brené Brown): How authenticity makes you a stronger communicator.
✅ Setting Boundaries Without Conflict: Communicating your needs effectively without guilt or over-explaining.

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🤝 What to Expect:

🔹 Interactive Role-Playing – Practice real-life scenarios and get immediate feedback.
🔹 Live Coaching Moments – Discuss personal challenges and receive tailored insights.
🔹 Small Group Breakouts – Connect with others and learn through shared experiences.
🔹 Actionable Takeaways – Walk away with tools and strategies you can apply immediately.

If you want to become a more compelling speaker, a better listener, and someone who can navigate any conversation with confidence—this event is for you.

🔹 This meetup is free, welcoming, and open to all!

Location Details
📍 1859 28th Street, Denver, CO
📞 Call Box Code: Dial 0390, then press Enter to be let in.
📍 Room: Club Room (directly in front of you when you enter from 28th Street) follow signs for the Pool.
🚗 Parking: Free street parking is available but can be limited. A paid parking garage is also available on 29th Street.
If you have any trouble finding the location, call or text me at: +1 (720) 782-4984
⏳ Please try to arrive on time, as this is a structured meetup.
Looking forward to meeting you all!