Episode 62 - Having Brave Conversations: Why It’s Important, Necessary, And Powerful

Some conversations can be hard to have, they can be challenging, and difficult.

Too often, we are tempted to focus on what makes a conversation hard for us.

Instead, let’s reframe how we view the conversations we are having in our everyday lives.

 

I want us to reframe in that we think about these conversations not as hard, but instead we think about them as brave.   

 

This reframe is especially important if you belong to a group society seeks to marginalize.

This reframe is also important for those who seek to use their privilege to advocate for others.

 

This reframe allows us to acknowledge there may be fear and difficulty in what we are talking about, but it puts the focus on our acts of courage and bravery instead of focusing on what may be hard about the conversation. 

 

For those of us who are justice informed people, for those of us who society seeks to marginalize, for those of us who are allies and advocates for others- Brave conversations are a necessity, they are important, and they are powerful. 

 

Listen to today’s episode for insights on the following:

• How holding brave conversations is a form of internal power
• Why brave conversations refocus your energy on what is within you control
• How brave conversations help you remain rooted in in your values and principles

 

This is an important topic we are discussing on today’s show- tune in.

Naomi

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Episode References

Episode 20 Hard Conversations: 3 Steps To Improve Your Confidence And Effectiveness

Episode 37 Gaslighting, Trust, And Protecting Your Power

Episode 39 Racism And America Part 2: No Time For Fads, Foolishness, Nor Fragility

Episode 50 Life Skills: Turning Defensiveness Into Powerfulness

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Voting Resources

The 2020 US Presidential Election may be over, but it’s never too late to understand resources available to eligible voters. All elections are important, including your local, county, and state elections.  

Click Here- Helpful Resources For Voting  provides numerous resources for how to get important information such as your polling location and tips on what to do if you run into issues while voting.

Click Here- Quick Overview of Votings Right Act of 1965 - this is a you.tube video that is about 10 minutes long and will give you the basics in understanding this landmark legislation.

Click Here- New York Time article that provides an overview of the changes made to the Voting Rights Act which removed protections against voter suppression efforts

 

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