684: Relieve Entrepreneurial Stress, Live in the Present, Build Rapport, and Communicate Better with Kathy Gruver

Kathy Gruver, PhD has graced stages on four continents (including 2 TEDx), three cruise ships and a handful of islands. She hosts the TV show based on her first book, The Alternative Medicine Cabinet and has earned her PhD in Natural Health. Dr. Gruver is the twelve-time award-winning author of seven books including, Conquer Your Stress, Workplace Wellness, Conquer your Stress at Work, and Journey of Healing.

She has studied mind/body medicine at the famed Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Harvard, and has been featured as an expert in numerous publications including Glamour, Fitness, Time, WebMD, Prevention, Huffington Post and Dr. Oz’s The Good Life, and has appeared on over 250 radio & TV shows including Lifetime, NPR, CBS Radio and SkyNews London. She is also the co-host of the new Fire and Earth Podcast.

Quotes

“I just follow the breadcrumbs, ending up where the universe takes me. I say yes to everything, and now I'm finding myself here.” - Kathy Gruver

“If you know what type of learner a person is, you're going to be more apt to communicate efficiently with them.” - Kathy Gruver

“If you have one foot in the past and one foot in the future, you end up peeing all over the present.” - Kathy Gruver

Takeaways

02:10 Adapting communication methods to different learning styles, such as visual, auditory, and kinesthetic, can improve understanding and rapport.

06:47 Staying present and not dwelling on the past or worrying about the future can help reduce stress and suffering.

14:55 Verifying information and not making assumptions about others' intentions can prevent misunderstandings and conflicts.

19:35 Incorporating improv and body language awareness into communication training can make it more engaging and effective.

24:08 One-on-one coaching can be a valuable tool for personal and professional growth, especially during challenging times.

Resources

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Filed in: Archive 3: 2018-2020 • Interview • Podcast

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