The 70-20-10 Rule to Master Communication with Wendy Watson
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Communication isn't just about talking—it's about connecting deeply with others, ourselves, and our spiritual guides. In this revealing conversation, Joya Cisnowski welcomes Wendy, a communication expert with a remarkable journey from failing her college communications class to mastering authentic expression.
After her parents' divorce when she was eight, Wendy developed a direct, unfiltered communication style that damaged her relationships. "I would never filter, I would never be conscientious about what I was saying to the person I was saying it to," she admits. "I was completely selfish about my communication and unapologetically so." This approach left her excelling professionally but struggling personally.
Everything changed when Wendy discovered what she calls the 70-20-10 rule of communication. She realized that roughly 70% of what people say reflects their own experiences and beliefs, 20% is a mix of their perspective and something relevant to you, and only 10% is directly personal to you. This revelation led to her profound question: "If 70 to 90% of the communication I'm receiving isn't even personal to me, why am I taking it personally?"
The conversation delves into the practice of active listening—being fully present, absorbing not just words but body language, tone, and intention. Wendy explains how reflective communication creates understanding and connection: "The most important part is they feel like they were heard." This approach transformed her relationships and ultimately led her to reconnect with spiritual gifts she had suppressed since childhood.
Wendy's story demonstrates how healing our communication patterns can liberate our authentic voice and deepen our spiritual awakening. Her journey reminds us that the principles of clear, compassionate communication apply equally to human relationships and our connection with the divine.
Ready to transform your communication and deepen your spiritual connections? Join us for this enlightening conversation that might just change how you speak—and listen—forever.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Embodied Awakening (00:00:00)
2. Embracing Authentic Expression (00:01:09)
3. From Failed Communication to Mastery (00:04:10)
4. The 70-20-10 Rule for Communication (00:08:27)
5. Active Listening and Reflective Meaning (00:13:36)
6. Connecting With Spiritual Guides (00:18:48)
7. Closing and Resources (00:23:29)
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