S5 Episode 14: Alice Sheldon on the Power of Needs-Based Communication

Claire Pedrick talks to Alice Sheldon about needs-based communication. They discuss how family life shapes our needs and feelings. Alice shares insights from her book, "Why Weren't We Taught This at School?". They talk about understanding our own and others' needs.

 

Key Takeaways:

• Everyone has unique needs.
• Understanding needs changes how we see the world.
• Family affects how we feel.
• We can overreact because of our needs.
• Saying how we feel is important.
• Writing a book can involve teamwork.
• It's important to talk to people in charge.
• Being aware of needs helps us be kinder.
• Self-awareness is ongoing.
• Tools can help us understand our feelings.

Sound Bites:

• "The power of naming is powerful."
• "Why weren't we taught this at school?"
• "I want to talk to people in power."
• "What are the needs on the table?"

Contact Alice through www.needs-understanding.com or get her book here

Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com or checking out her 3D Coaching Supervision Community

 

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Keywords:

coaching, needs-based model, emotional intelligence, family of origin, personal development, Alice Sheldon, communication, self-awareness, fingerprint needs, book writing