People Skills That Strengthen Friendships, Marriage, and Family :: Debra Fileta [Ep 554]

Moms, life throws us into so many conversations every day…

Talking with our kids, navigating our husband’s work party, connecting with other moms, or building our own friendship. All of these moments show who we are and how we communicate.

Today, Debra Fileta, counselor, author, and podcaster, joins me to share practical tips on how to communicate effectively with friends, family, and loved ones. In our tech-driven world, we’ve lost many opportunities for genuine connection, and often we don’t realize how we come across when meeting new people or entering a room full of strangers.

Debra shares insights from her new book, People Skills, to help us connect in deeper, more authentic ways. Here’s some of what we cover:

• Relationships and people skills: The strength of your relationships depends on the skills you bring into them. 
• Communication matters: In a tech-driven world, real-life interactions with tone, body language, and facial expressions are more important than ever. 
• Understanding communication styles: Learn the four types—assertive, aggressive, passive, passive-aggressive—and how to navigate them. 
• Practical tips for being a great conversationalist: Honor your story, honor theirs, and create space for give-and-take in relationships.

Connect with Debra Fileta: 

• Instagram: Debra Fileta
• Facebook:  Debra Fileta Truelovedates.com
• Website:  Debra Fileta, M.A. LPC (@debrafileta)

Links Mentioned:  

• Soul Care: By Debra Fileta
• People Skills: By Debra Fileta
• Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast

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