How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every Season

This is our season finale with Dr. Randy Woodley of the Eloheh Indigenous Learning Center. In this conversation David Achata interviews Randy about his journey to embracing his Cherokee ancestry, living by indigenous values and how the Western Worldview is hurting us.   Randy also shares about his newest book, Journey to Eloheh: How Indigenous Values Lead Us to Harmony and Well-Being. Get yours he...

It's hard to talk to people who see things different. In this episode, David Achata & Tyler Rogers show how to create a safe space for open communication and collaboration by offering reassurances to build trust and a willingness to participate in learning. Learn skills to negotiate a win-win solution that might meet diverse needs and by doing this we learn to build a foundation for long-term...

It's hard to demonstrate genuine respect and validation. In this episode, David Achata & Tyler Rogers show what respectful communication looks like when someone else has an experience that you just can't understand. David gets personal by sharing some of his mixed-heritage story. Tyler demonstrates how to value someone's experience in a way that builds trust.   Join the conversation at: https:...

Want to understand opposing viewpoints without agreeing? In this episode, David Achata & Tyler Rogers talk about how to ask good questions to build bridges. They also touch on exploring the root causes of our resistance to understanding others and how to use empathy for connection, not necessarily agreement. Join the conversation at: https://www.patreon.com/HowPeopleGrow

Understanding that we all have biased perspectives and personal filters is essential to constructive conversations. Move beyond "right vs. wrong" to understand the "why" behind beliefs. David Achata, PCC & Dr. Tyler Rogers explore healthy ways to challenge someone's thinking.   Join the conversation at https://www.patreon.com/HowPeopleGrow

Avoid the trap of being too decisive. Growth thrives by learning diverse perspectives. David Achata, PCC & Dr. Tyler Rogers explore how decisiveness can lead to stagnation. Learn to restore dignity in communication through active listening that fosters learning and integration. Join the conversation at https://www.patreon.com/HowPeopleGrow  

In Season 1, we'll explore what it looks like to learn to get outside of our wordview. In this season introduction, David shares why he started this podcast and his hopes for it.   Join the patreon conversation at -    https://www.patreon.com/HowPeopleGrow