Real Talk with Barbara and Nicole
Our podcast is about "Authenticity in a Polarized Society."
We may feel like we can't be authentic about having conversations with some people.
Our beliefs are valid, yet the problem could be that others are not really listening or already have their minds made up about their beliefs. Then the walls go up and we're not engaging or we're just listening to respond. When that happens, it gets in the way of our relationship. If we only talk with people who believe as we do, then we tend to live in an echo chamber.
What we see that could work is finding commonality around something even if we don't agree on something else. It is all about growing the relationship; that is, IF you want to grow it.
We might not be able to share beliefs, but we can share values that may stand for things that we can believe in. If someone can give us a perspective that was thought out and meant a lot to them, we can listen to understand even if we don't agree. Listening matters!
We are Barbara Bray and Nicole Biscotti ready to talk about WHY we want to have REAL TALK with you. We're learning all about authenticity as we talk together and have these conversations with experts on critical conversations around multiple issues.
Listen. Enjoy. Join us at #RealTalkBN
Real Talk with Barbara and Nicole
Episode 2: Real Talk with Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez (What is Authenticity?)
We started the last conversation by discussing what authenticity means. Authenticity is the core of our podcast and it is controversial just talking about it. There was more to delve deeper into this discussion so we invited Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez to join us.
Dr. Mathews-Perez is an experienced expert, an energetic leader and learner, an aspiring author, and an inspiration advocate. Amy is connecting and communicating through laughter and real life. Working to make education special for everyone!
Amy shared strategies she used and learned through experiences, courses, and books she read around critical conversations. Sometimes we have to learn things multiple times about what works.
Amy shared her definition of authenticity:
Knowing your own values, core values, and non-negotiables. Once you know what those are, then authenticity means showing those to the world through your actions and how they impact you. Relationships are about who you want to invest in.
Amy shared Jon Gordon's quote on mental health:
"If it is still bothering you in 24 hours, then you need to follow up before 48 hours."
A Gem Amy shared: You cannot be in a power struggle unless both or all people in the struggle are involved.
Another Gem: QTIP: Quit Taking It Personal
Make sure you listen all the way through for all the examples, strategies, and so many gems that Amy shared with us.
Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez is @drgrowtoknow on Twitter (X) and on LinkedIn connect with her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-amy-mathews-perez-918431237/