Am I Talking Too Much?

How to be generous in conversations

How do we know if we are in a give-and-take conversation?

Knowing how to be a generous communicator is challenging in our fast-paced, sound-bite world.

I worry about it because I can be a yaker! I host a podcast and am a voice coach; I love to talk.

Working with public speakers, I have gained more awareness about when to talk and listen. I’ve learned that it’s not about sharing 50-50 but about being open to the dynamics at any time.

Earlier this week, I watched an interview with a politician who barely let the moderator speak. He was a wall of sound. You can guess who I mean.

I met a woman at the dog park yesterday who talked “at me” about her dog tirelessly before I excused myself. Like Maxine Waters, I am reclaiming my time and don’t need to be held hostage. Nor do I want to put someone else in that position!