Mastering Communication

You’ll learn how NVC can be applied in the workplace through an example.  In this final lesson, Newt is joined by collaborator Ali Miller, to enact a difficult conversation between two coworkers: Jolie and Kent. Kent is Jolie’s manager, and why he knows NVC, Jolie is not a practitioner. This is an uninterrupted conversation, but you will be able to identify the progress on each side.  Here are the...

You’ll learn how NVC can be applied with a romantic partner through an example.  In this lesson, Newt is joined by collaborator Ali Miller, to enact a difficult conversation between the members of a couple: Alex and Chris. The example will illustrate how a couple can use NVC to recover after an argument and reconnect.  Here are the topics covered in this lesson:  The initial argument.  Alex practi...

You’ll learn how to put everything together and express yourself with NVC.  In this lesson, Newt will explain in-depth the third and final core NVC skill: Expressing Yourself. You’ll learn how to put the NVC toolkit into practice, both in pen and spirit. Speaking strictly in NVC terms may present challenges when the other person is not familiar with NVC.  Here are the topics covered in this lesson...

You’ll learn how to be more present and listen with empathy. In this lesson, Newt will explain in-depth the second core NVC skill: Listening. You’ll learn how to listen with the intent to understand, instead of to reply. You’ll discover tools to be more present, listen with empathy to feelings and needs, which is key for achieving meaningful connection. Here are the topics covered in this lesson:...

You’ll learn and start practicing the skill of connecting with yourself. In this lesson, Newt will explain in-depth the first of the three core NVC skills: Connecting with yourself. You will learn the importance of connecting with yourself in order to later connect with others, as well as the importance of empathy in the process. Here are the topics covered in this lesson: Empathy, how seeing the...

You’ll learn how to make clear requests allowing everybody's needs to get met. In this lesson, Newt will explain in-depth the fourth and last component of NVC: Requests. You will learn the importance of using specific language, so your requests meet your needs, and also elicit full-hearted and enthusiastic responses. Here are the topics covered in this lesson: Example: the couple, Alex and Chris,...

You’ll learn about the fundamental universal needs, and how to identify them in your day-to-day. In this lesson, Newt will explain in-depth the third component of NVC: Needs. You will learn to identify the universal needs that drive your behavior and that give meaning to your life. And to connect with others by the needs you share.  Here are the topics covered in this lesson: The difference betwee...

You’ll learn to get in touch with the emotions we usually ignore or dismiss.   In this lesson, Newt will explain in-depth the second component of NVC: Feelings. You will learn how to read emotional signals and notice your own feelings and those of others. You’ll obtain the skill of unpacking the information behind the emotions you’ve identified. Here are the topics covered in this lesson: How to d...

You’ll learn about the power of speaking with observations and without judging. In this lesson, Newt will explain in-depth the first component of NVC: Observations. You will learn about the difference between observation and evaluation language. Here are the topics covered in this lesson: How to observe without judging, by speaking accurately and avoiding divisive language. Observations as a tool...

Your instructor, Newt Bailey, will introduce you to Nonviolent Communication (NVC). In this lesson, you’ll meet your instructor Newt Bailey, who will introduce you to Nonviolent Communication (NVC), the tool you’ll be learning to use. You’ll learn about its history and creation by Dr. Marshall Rosenberg, and get a first look at its components and skills. Here are the topics covered in this lesson:...

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