Let's Talk Courageous Communication with Telana Simpson
Real conversations are the ones that move things forward in relationships, that cause growth and improvement, and which are the ones that ultimately matter. In business and in life.
Being able to be authentic and real, to confront (and handle being confronted) when needed, be open and tell the truth, ask for help, even say no and speak up for ourselves, are conversations that many of us find challenging and difficult.
Yet they are the conversations that count.
Telana Simpson helps bright, talented people have no regrets in life by being able to have these meaningful conversations.
Let’s Talk Communication is Telana’s podcast show where she learns how to have these types of conversations, and has some with her guests.
She talks with others to learn more about communicating skills and how to improve relationships, so that more of us can change the world by changing the type of conversations we have.
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 38
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2023
The how and why around racial healing, with Ian Fuhr
Ian Fuhr and Telana Simpson delve into the vital realm of racial healing, exploring why courageous conversations about race, diversity, and inclusion are crucial in the workplace.
Ian, a seasoned adv…
Listening without interrupting is a courageous act, with Trisha Lord
In what way is courage involved in listening, and how does it contribute to an improvement in our quality of thinking? What is involved in the experience of courageous thinking?
Trisha Lord shares w…
Why so emotional? And why we need emotions in boardrooms, with Telana Simpson
Telana shares an article as a starting point to discuss what emotions are, and why they are so useful for teams to resolve conflicts. A boardroom that embraces healthy expressions of emotions, is a …
Mojo and Courage, with Simon Ekin
In this candid conversation, join Telana as she dives deep into the realms of mojo, courage, authenticity, and storytelling with the remarkable Simon Ekin, otherwise known as Si. Discover the secrets…
Thinking Courageously, with Vezi Mncwango
Join Telana in a captivating podcast interview with Vezi, an esteemed expert in cognition and thinking, as they explore the profound impact of our thoughts on courage, communication effectiveness, an…
Growth versus Safety, for Courageous Living - with Telana Simpson
Telana explores the courage part of courageous communication, by sharing some thoughts from Nelson Goud, Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow and Aristotle. They all speak about how our basic needs for safety…
Finding your Authentic Leadership Voice, with Dion Johnson
What does it mean to be authentic? And to authentically show up and speak up, especially in the boardroom as a leader? Dion shares her story and views on why it is so important for leaders to find t…
Courage, Confidence, Communication, with Ella Ray
In this episode Telana is a guest on “The Personal Brand Era” podcast show, hosted by Ella Ray!
“Interviewing Telana Simpson – a transformational Courage Coach from South Africa – has been eye-op…
Self Leadership with Andrew Bryant
Telana talks with Andrew Bryant on the topic of Self Leadership, and how it helps us live and communicate more courageously.
Money Talks, with Nigel Willmott
The key to talking about money, especially with a partner in life or business, is to remember the importance of the topic, and that it is a journey. Nigel Willmott shares from his decades of experien…
Discovering Self-Worth, with John Niland
John Niland knew intellectually the distinctions between self-worth, self-esteem and self-confidence, yet he only started living this fundamental discovery after a significantly emotional event. Joh…
Communicating Unwritten Ground Rules, with Steve Simpson
How do we discuss something like a corporate culture? And in particular, in a way that we can improve that culture? Steve Simpson explains his concept of 'Unwritten Ground Rules' and how it gives lea…
The camera and the fear of rejection, with Naomi Estment
Naomi Estment, personal branding photographer and videographer, shares with Telana what she has learnt from being on both sides of the camera. They especially focus on overcoming the fear of rejectio…
Brain flexibility for effective communication, with Dr André Vermeulen
Some critical skills needed for today’s world include people management, communication and emotional intelligence, as well as critical thinking and decision making. How does brain flexibility help us…
How to be mentally strong in a crisis, with Daria Tsvenger
In this episode of Let's Talk Communication, Daria Tsvenger, a mindset expert, shared with Telana Simpson what mental strength is, and how to develop it, especially in a time of crisis, like we find …
Conscious Communication and the Media, with Noy Pullen
How do we develop the the faculty of discernment and the ability to communicate consciously? Telana had a conversation that counts with Noy Pullen sitting alongside her fireplace in Cape Town. They t…
Tips for your first date – Communication styles of men and women, with Bonita - Love Coach
How do men and women communicate differently? And what’s happening in the world of dating today? Bonita Grobbelaar, Love Coach, shares with Telana her tips on how to handle first dates, and to unders…
Triangles of Victim, Villain and Rescuer in Relationships, with Hazel Kurian
One of our coping strategies to attempt to deal with conflict, is to engage in triangulating in our relationships. This is where we play the role of usually victim or villain, and bring a third party…
Denis Fourie on Networking & Negotiation Skills for Entrepreneurs
Denis Fourie has negotiation skills that range from hostage situations, to billion dollar deals, to with his young daughter. He also has a knack for networking and taking a business idea from concep…
Nick Christelis on Leadership Communication Skills : Episode 19
Nick Christelis, with over 30 years of global consulting experience and many lessons in leadership, talks about his book, "The Art of the Arrow: How Leaders Fly", and shares his knowledge on leadersh…